Upcoming Hashes

13 Nov
13 Nov 24
South Brent
South Brent Station Car Park, TQ10 9AL
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Welcome to the South Hams Hash House Harriers

The South Hams Hash House Harriers (SH4) run every Wednesday rain or shine, daylight or pitch black, every week of the year. We meet at 7:30pm, normally at a South Hams pub. New members and visitors and holidaymakers are always welcome. We are a very social running group, the oft quoted description of Hashes as “Clubs for Drinkers with a Running Problem” certainly applies to us.

The idea of Hashing is that the pack follow a (normally) pre-laid route over as much off road trail as possible. If there’s mud and water involved, so much the better.  A good Hash will have different routes (splits) to allow Hashers of differing speeds to reach the end at a similar time so it’s quite an inclusive activity.

SH4 caters for everyone, from young children to octogenarians and anyone from fast walkers to dedicated runners. There is always at least one “long/short split” where less athletic Hashers can take the “short” option and the more athletic can “go long”. No one cares which you do, there’s no such thing as ‘winning’ a Hash.

If you’d like to join us, just turn up – see our Events Calendar for where to go.  Your first run is free. After that it’s £2 a run or £40 a calendar year (payable between 1st January and the end of the first week in February).

In addition to Wednesday nights, the South Hams Hash enjoys a regular social scene including weekend events.

SH4 has developed some updated guidance to help keep you lovely lot safe(r) out on the trails – please head over to the Stayin’ Alive (Stayin’ Alive)’ page

In the meantime, as a quick glimpse of the ‘headlines’, the key Health & Safety points have been condensed into this handy (…) little box that you could quickly snap for safekeeping on your phone, or that can be made available as a pocket-sized handout to keep about your person for future reference, if you prefer:

SH4 Pocket H&S Guide:

RUN PREPARED:

  • MOBILE PHONE – with key numbers already saved to contacts and

What3Words app installed. Activate mobile ‘tracking’ function, if using.

  • BUDDY UP – try to run in a group of at least three, and stay together.
  • Fully-charged HEADTORCH (separate to mobile phone)
  • APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR for terrain
  • LAYERS – for warmth and wind protection, especially on moors
  • Consider carrying water, particularly in hot weather
  • Consider carrying small First Aid kit
  • Consider downloading an online map of the area
  • Know your limits: be realistic about your capabilities – you should only participate if fit and well.

SH4 Hash phone: 07922 103701

EMERGENCY SERVICES: dial 999 or 112 and ask for ‘Police’, then ‘Mountain Rescue

 

Are you this week’s scribe? Send your Fabulous Words to: thewords@sh4.org.uk

Upcoming Hashes

13 Nov
13 Nov 24
South Brent
South Brent Station Car Park, TQ10 9AL
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Hares: Wetspot