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"I think there's more heightened awareness (in riding trails at night). It's a good alternative to going to the gym or staying at home," says Heinous team member Rob Mitchell. "It's a great way to get out and enjoy the trails." When asked what kind of special gear or supplies are needed to keep riders safe Mitchell responds, "The big expense is a nice light. A quality light will cost from $200-$450 for the top-end 24-hour race light. Some riders use two lights, a handlebar-mounted one and a helmet-mounted one to see around corners and bends in the trail. A flashing taillight should also be used on the bicycle seat post or attached to the camel back for riding up dirt roads like Rocky Canyon or 8th Street."
Although they meet weekly to run, drink and have fun, a lot of Hashers are out training every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday as well. [Jeff Ulmer] adds that despite their reputation as a drinking club with a running problem, they're also a "serious group of runners who don't take running too seriously." Around 18 Hashers are competing in an Iron Man triathlon this year. Current reigning Hash Master John Weeks, AKA "Tommy Fullfigure," also chimes in that Hashers would do anything for their hash brethren. Whatever the stereotypes are about Hashers, first and foremost, they are a running community of family and friends, who through running events put on by the City of Trees Marathon Association, give to local charities, provide support and training to their serious marathon runners-in addition to providing a little color and humor while they're at it.See the full content of this document
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Howl at the Moon
Starlight, star-bright, what activity should I do tonight? Outdoor sports nuts are seen regularly throughout the day, but night rides, runs and fishing? I thought only extremists did that. The most outdoorsy I've gotten during late night hours has been to hike up to some hot spring and break into a s...
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