The Barry Barry Road Race 2011: Date Announcement - Saturday 23rd of July

[surfbobby]

Greetings Sports Fans

The time has come to announce the date for the event that has become a firm favourite fixture in the South London Social Scene; The 4th Annual Barry Barry Road Race.

This years date is to be Saturday 23rd of July and we hope to see as many, if not more of you as last year. Last year saw nearly 50 runners with more than that turning up for spectating, supporting and general merriment which was just fantastic.

I have been reliably informed by the good people of the Clockhouse that they will have a highly skilled team of bar ninjas in ready support to provide the essential replacement fluids required after such an arduous event. Also on site there is the high chance of an outdoor bottle bar and BBQ. Additionally a late licence may be in operation, all of which will help top off what is hopefully shaping up to be another fun filled, family friendly, full tilt boogie extravaganza.

In preparation myself, Help Ma Boab, Evel Knievel and a select squad of ED athletes are taking ourselves off to Portugal for a 10 day training camp. It should also be noted that after last year's "Bus Incident" Help Ma Boab has employed the services of ex military types to whip him into shape. Any serious competitors seeking an advantage over one of their fellow runners can chart HMB's progress every Wednesday evening in Peckham Rye Park. He can be easily identified by his Blue bib, long arms and more than likely he'll be doing 'ladies' press ups. Please leave your bus passes at home people!

If anyone is in contact with last years winners can you please ask them to return the Barry Barry Bears to the Clockhouse.

So get training folks, the game is afoot, the Bears are returning home and glory is within easy reach. Please see attached for further details. Starters gun will go off at 3PM from the Plough, with warm up drinks for those serious competitors starting from whenever the Plough opens...Or the Friday night in Eastbourne for the North of Scotland Tennis campaigners.

See ya on the start line folks...

Surfbobby

[Help-Ma-Boab]

So the date is now out there. I have indeed been in mild preparation for this years event so will not have to rely on the number 12 (I did swipe on) to assist me down the road......

The Barry Barry Road Race has a pedigree and the sun always shines on race day. Its a barry day for sure. All welcome either as a Barry Runner or supporter and it seems this year we will have even more junior competitors so for the under 12's a half pint at either end is permissable. Birth certifcates will be checked on the day!

For those not sure, a video montage was taken last year:

Now where are those bears....and can someone let SMG know!

[david_carnell]

I shall be participating again this year. A 100% attendance record. I also hope to maintain my high standard from last year of managing to finish at the same time as the winner of the ladies race.

Rumours that I only pace-set for her due to a picturesque posterior are utterly unfounded.

Sterling work chaps.

BARRY!

[EMR]

Can the pint and the shot be water? :-D

[Rowanofski]

Fantastic news! I'm there with bells on. I spoke to the 2010 Barry Barry champ yesterday and the bear is safe and well on his Nunhead mantelpiece so will definitely make its way back home very before the race.

[aspidistra]

Will Station Manager Barry be involved this year?

[jimmah]

In, scrawling on the calendar now

[bigdavid]

Wow. This is inspirational stuff.

The last time I was this excited about sport it was recreating a curling event on a tiled floor using dumbbell weights and a mop.

Is there a records table from previous events?

Has Mr Coe been invited to learn how to put on a proper show?

[treehugger]

Great video - makes me proud to be an East Dulwicher (and Barry Roader!)

[DJKillaQueen]

My training starts this friday at the pub....!

[rumbler]

incredible. I feel like my life now has reason... see you there

[Scrooge]

Do you have to wait to get served in The Clock House, or are the drinks lined up waiting?! I'm just wondering whether "bar presence" is more important that drinking ability / fitness when it comes to my training!

[Help-Ma-Boab]

There is a somewhat chaotic system in place to ensure that all runners have a pint and a short waitng for them, clearly marked with their name at the Clockhouse. Think transition in the tri-athlon. Similar but different!

Bar presence is not an issue, speed of gulp however.....

More details for first time Barry runners nearer the race day as to how it all works. Pretty rustic really! It would be Barry if station manager Barry was on hand for the third year in a row but these are austere times - he threatened to actually run it this year.

Warm weather training in Portugal awaits.

Confident we will have the mens trophy back with the Barry Bear returned to the Clockhouse soon. Still on the trail of the ladies bear, Barriet. Anybody know of her whereabouts?

[SMBJones]

Hi, would love to be part of the day and will be bringing my management team along as well

As you are aware I have donated prizes of some kind in the past, First Class Tickets, etc, this year I have something a little bit special

I can arrange a tour of The Shard @ London Bridge (will be tallest building in Europe) and be one of the first members of the public to have a look at the site and the fantastic views across London. I am planning a tour with my team to go up so will extend this to the lucky winner and guest. The Shard is not due for completion until May 2012 so as you can appreciate a worthwhile prize. I have attached a picture taken from the 45th floor

Or a return trip to Croydon on a Southern Service......not fussed either way:)

Kind regards

Barry

[Penguin68]

Bully for Barry

[Help-Ma-Boab]

Barry

Thats a Barry prize and many thanks for your continued support of this fine "sporting" event which you helped to lift out of the amateur era.

This news will help me focus for this years run even more keenly. Ive never been to Croydon! As the nights get longer and the weekends get warmer my endurance is getting better. Will be working on my speed on return from the warm weather training camp.

[DJKillaQueen]

The Ladies forum footy will be sending 10 runners and the drinks training has already begun in earnest.....be afraid...be very afraid ! :))

[Help-Ma-Boab]

We look forward to welcoming the Ladies Forum Footy team and all others. The curry club perhaps - quick on the sippage but mibbees not so fleet of foot down the road!

Warm weather training in Portugal from Friday. Should be in great shape come July!

[Jenayr]

I've heard about this race, I think I could be tempted to join in!

[churchy25]

Is there a record time that this has been completed in?

[Help-Ma-Boab]

Portugal sees us well. Training going well. SurfBob says barry, charge

[Bunny19]

I completed in 6 mins 48 secs and came 5th ish last year

[david_carnell]

I would aim for sub 6 mins to win. That would include both drinks.

Considering a 4 min mile is a pro standard and you have to down two drinks, I think the Barry Barry runners are a pretty impressive outfit.

[Help-Ma-Boab]

Last year saw me with a bus assisted PB of 17 mins and 38 seconds...

[Laddy Muck]

Heh Heh...and I thought I was the biggest cheat: I got someone to drink my half pint and shot at the end LOL! I simply COULDN'T!!! Had such dreadful wind from gulping that half a cider at the beginning!