Hi Butthead,<div><br></div><div>I assure you that it is not merely a marketing ploy. Although I am not an "officially named" member of a hash group I have visited a few and I do enjoy the antics and attitude of the group. I am, at this time, "just Carrie." I run with a group that meets throughout the week and on Saturday mornings so I am not able to attend most weeks but I do enjoy running with the Ben Franklin Mob when my schedule permits.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Please pass the information along to your group if you think they would be interested in running the race. We aim to make the ODDyssey an unique event and invite all to participate.</div><div><br></div>
<div>Thanks!</div><div>Just Carrie<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 9:16 AM, <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:butthead@xemaps.com">butthead@xemaps.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
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<div> Without knowing her hash name I'd say this is a mere marketing ploy. Lots of people show up for a hash or two, but never take to it. Some, as one at a recent H4 hash, show up, do something odd, in one recent instance, a headstand in a snowy parking lot with the head resting on a recently removed wool coat, are offended by the reaction to their stunt, the circle and the down downs, get mad and leave, not to make another appearance. </div>
<div>BH</div>
<div>On Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:44 -0500, "Carrie Snyder" <<a href="mailto:carrie@oddysseyhalfmarathon.com" target="_blank">carrie@oddysseyhalfmarathon.com</a>> wrote:</div>
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I am the Race Director of the ODDyssey Half Marathon. Having run with the Harriers in the past, I believe our half marathon is a perfect match for all area hash groups. The ODDyssey aims to make running fun. Although a serious endurance race, our course is full of optional twists and turns.</div>
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<div>We would like to challenge the area hash groups to create their own category for the ODDyssey. Therefore, we have created a special code for hash runners to enter upon registration. If 100 hashers register by May 1st the ODDyssey will create a special category of prizes just for hash runners. A major element of the ODDyssey is the costume contest, tapping into the tradition of hash groups to run in drag and other various ensembles with 100 hashers we propose the hashers select a theme for costumes, such as a dress category. </div>
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<div>Please tell members to register for the race using the code - HHHARRIER. Online registration is open at <a href="http://www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com/" target="_blank">www.ODDysseyHalfMarathon.com</a></div>
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<div>If you have additional creative ideas for the harrier category or would like to be involved in other ways, please let us know.</div>
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<div>Thank you,</div>
<div>Carrie </div>
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Carrie Snyder<br>
Race Director - ODDyssey Half Marathon<br>
(765) 729-0691<br>
<a href="http://www.oddysseyhalfmarathon.com/" target="_blank">www.OddysseyHalfMarathon.com</a></div>
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