.Larrikin Hash House Harriers Run #2420 3rd December 2024

Paddington, Corner of Stewart & Regent Streets

Last night, the Larrikins came out in force for run #2420, assembling at the corner of Stewart and Regent Streets, just 100 meters from the Olympic Hotel. It was a lively pack, bolstered by some notable returnees: Bristle, back from a business trip to Korea; GM B’Jesus, recently returned from Western Australia (and already voicing his displeasure about the late 6:31 pm start); and Help Me Rhonda and White Pointer, who added their energy to the mix.

With the pack dispatched, runners headed east along Stewart Street, while walkers took a simpler route west. Walkers followed Stewart and Oatley Streets, while the runners navigated a more circuitous trail before joining the walkers to cross Moore Park Road and enjoy a half lap of Allianz Stadium.

From there, the trail led to the Albert ‘Tibby’ Cotter Walkway, a pedestrian bridge over Anzac Parade, weaving through the park and along Cleveland Street. The pack then crossed Anzac Parade again via the Doctor Agnes Bennett Bridge before venturing into the Entertainment Quarter. The newly discovered Cook Road gate—virgin territory for the Larrikins—was the next highlight, marking a fresh addition to our hashing adventures.

At this point, the runners and walkers split. Walkers made their way back to the bucket, while runners extended their workout with a 1.8 km loop into Centennial Park. The distances worked out to just under 8 km for the runners and over 5 km for the walkers. Impressively, everyone was back at the bucket before 7:30 pm, ready for some well-deserved refreshments.

Me Knob, stepping in as Trail Master, delivered a glowing run report. He praised the trail for its clear markings, scenic highlights, and overall enjoyability, awarding it a solid 8.8.

The evening concluded at the Olympic Hotel, where the pack indulged in $15 chicken schnitzels and cold beers, sharing laughs and stories from the night.

Another successful hash in the books!

On-on!