General
Taichung HHH welcomes new Hares. Diversity is the lifeblood of the hash and anyone, however fast or slow, can set a live run if it is well planned in advance.
Live haring is not a difficult task but it does require adherence to some basic conventions which are set out below.
First-time Hares are particularly encouraged to take along a more experienced co-hare for guidance.
Those Hares who feel they are amongst the slower runners, or even those not so slow, should consider splitting the run between themselves thereby lessening the chances of being caught.
Finding the Run
It generally takes a minimum of 4-5 recce trips to put together a quality run. Runs should be set where possible in picturesque areas. Avoid roads and heavily trafficked areas as much as possible. Overgrown trails, i.e. shiggy, should not be excessive and kept to a reasonable level.
The Hares should run the entire trail at least once ahead of time so that they know how long it is and where they want to place checks, etc. (i.e. no surprises on the day).
In general, summer runs should take the first runners no more than 75 minutes max, while longer runs (i.e. up to 90 minutes max) are welcome in the cooler months. Runs longer than this should not be set unless prior warning i.e. two weeks before is given. It should be discussed by the Hash group if this run is then appropriate for that week.
A walking trail for walkers should be set if possible. Trying to plan that walkers finish close to the same time as the runners is always a good idea, the down down can then start earlier. However if this is not possible keep in mind that this is "walking pace hashing", try to get walkers back to the finish within 120 minutes max. Any part of a walking trail that is not part of the main trail can be pre-marked.
Pre-run Preparation - The Start
The Hares are responsible for marking the road to the run site. If possible arrange a location for shelter in case of rain at run site (rainy season only).
Hares should particularly note that Buddhist temples are not good start locations as their residents appreciate solitude and quiet. Daoist temples, however, generally have no such concerns. Owners of farmhouses are almost always willing to permit the use of their courtyards if asked in advance. Schools are also good locations to start though it is preferable to seek the advance permission of the janitor if he can be located.
If possible the start should have access to water.
Pre-run preparation - Flour / Chalk and Paper
Hares should bring bags of flour and chalk to the run making sure it is sufficient for their needs. It is also possible to use shredded paper. The choice is up to the Hares but thought should be given to terrain and weather.
For longer runs or those with difficult terrain, pre stashing bags of flour / paper / chalk part way around the run is a good strategy, particularly as this avoids the need to start and run the entire trail with big heavy flour bags.
Expect to use at least 3 jin of flour for every 20 minutes on standard trails.
On rainy days, mixing food dye with the flour will help the pack to follow the markings if they start to wash out. Food dye is readily available from general grocery stores, red being a good colour to choose. In the worst of conditions i.e. very heavy monsoon rain, shredded paper would be preferable as this is about the only thing that will stay put at times like this.
Hash Marking
Before starting a run Hares are responsible for indicating to the Hash group what they will mark with i.e. flour / paper / chalk and what marks they will use.
All runs are to be done "live" by the Hares i.e. no pre-marking, using flour / paper and chalk to mark the trails.
When on the trail, clumps of flour / paper should be dropped frequently enough so that there is no doubt as to direction. When on a clearly defined trail with no alternatives, this can be as seldom as every 30-50 meters. On open fields, etc., where the trail is not clearly defined, the next flour / paper mark should be clearly visible to the runners from the previous mark and the marking should give an indication of the general direction in which to run. Having said that try and make the run fun. Place flour on trees i.e. a "hand print" or flour / paper on any object that presents itself i.e. the top of a wall or a monument / building etc. When using chalk use a colour that stands out i.e. White and make the marks large and in the form of an arrow showing direction.
The most commonly experienced problem with marking is unclear turn marks. All turns should be marked with a large sweep of flour / paper that leaves no doubt as to which direction the trail leads. An "arrow head" at the leading end of the flour / paper mark will help to avoid confusion.
On runs that begin and end at the same place i.e. A to A runs, the Hares should make sure that the runners do not mistake the out and the in trails. This is a problem when checks set on the "out" trail are close to the "in" trail. Clear marking of the "in" trail with the word IN where it comes close to the out trail will avoid a "cross over".
In general 6-8 checks are about right for a 75 minute run, although the terrain / Hares will dictate the actual number as every run is different.
A check mark is either a circle with a dot in the centre or a circle with a cross in it. A good place to set a check is where paths diverge i.e. giving you a number of directions to choose from. After setting the check the Hares should begin marking again within 100 meters of the check.
Back tracks can be laid by placing 3 solid lines or the letters CB in flour / chalk across the trail to indicate a "back track". They can be placed on any part of the trail but obviously it is not a good idea to use them close to the run start and finish points.
After setting a back track the correct trail should start within 100 meters back from the end of the back track trail. Marking for the correct trail must run in a different direction from the back track trail.
There is no limit to the number of back tracks that can be set although common sense should be exercised.
When finishing the Hares should clearly mark "On In" with flour / chalk on the trail near the end of the run, but after the last check. The "On In" mark should usually be within 500m of the finish.
Beer Checks
Where possible a Beer Check should be set on the trail. A Beer Check should be placed at a convenient point anywhere from the half way point of the trail to within the last quarter of the trail and should be planned ahead of time. It is the responsibility of the Hares to get a cooler with beer and soft drinks from the Ale Master.
Bash
The Hares where possible should try and locate a suitable bash location near the run site. If this is not available, a bash location in Taichung or other location can be agreed on by consensus of Hash members.
This document was edited by Vaseline Thighs, GM of the Taichung Hash
“I would like to say thanks to all past and future hares. On average the quality of runs on the Taichung Hash is excellent and I would like to let everyone who does put in the work know that it is highly appreciated.
No hares no runs as you all know! Also, if you would like to learn how to set a run please let me know and I can team you up with someone experienced.”
The Lord Dump of Dakeng
The Lord Dump
Colon Howl
Vaseline Thighs
Bruce’s Willy
Turd Burglar
Just Blew It
Can’t Hare
Snoopy Pooper
Dave De Ma
Jen De Ma
Trailer Park Slut
Hash Discunt
Sweatless Lover
Trailer Park Cocktail
Can’t’s Pants
Little Sister
Copper Tone Babe
Moby
Fuckin’ Latta
Porny Walker
Gay Pool Retard
Do Me More
Beer Mom
Hopsing TAG
Sir Snipalot
Skippy
Gary Glitter
Little Homo
Momma Hwei Jia
Jester the Molester
Wynand
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Dual Bag
Jihadess
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2009
Nov 07 Can’t Hare and Hopsing TAG
(Just Blowing It off!)
Nov 14 Trailer Park Cocktail
Nov 21 Bruce’s Willy
Nov 28 Hsinchu
Dec 05 Jihadess and Beer Mom
Dec 13 The Lord Dump and Snoopy Pooper
(Consummation Run on Sunday)
Dec 19 Colon Howl
(VT and CTB off!)
2010
Jan 01 Snoopy Pooper and Dave De Ma
(Red Dress Pub Run - 500th)
Jan 02 Vaseline Thighs and The Lord Dump
Jan 09 Turd Burglar and Dave De Ma
