Ras na hEireann 5K
This afternoon ended up being more about beer than running! I definitely did more drinking than anything else today! 
And, for that reason, I’m exhausted (and buzzed), so I’m going to whiz right through this evening’s post.
On the way to the race:
What stud muffins! 
The start line:
3.1 miles later:
Whew, finished! Here are Mal and me after finishing the race. I’m not sure about my “official” time yet– it took me a good 2 minutes to cross the start line– but I should know the results tomorrow.
After the race, we hit the bars in Davis Square to celebrate St. Patty’s Day.
Inside the Joshua Tree:
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Yay! Post-race brews! The Harpoon beers were free for the runners!
And then the guys discovered that the pitchers of Harpoon were free, too!
More beer!
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After a few beers at the Joshua Tree, it was time to visit The Burren.
A round of Guinness:
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The band played Irish-inspired music.
More beer!
I was having a great time at The Burren, but after about 4-5 beers, I was not in the mood to drink anymore. It was time to head home.
As we were leaving the bar, we ran into this cutie! Russ, the pug!
So cute!!! He made my day! 
It is very much time for bed! GOOD NIGHT!!!!!!!!!
Julie — March 15, 2009 @ 8:18 pm
You lucked out with the nice weather today!! Looks like you had fun!
Mara @ What's For Dinner? — March 15, 2009 @ 8:21 pm
What a great day!!!!
Erica — March 15, 2009 @ 8:27 pm
hahahahha- what an awesome day. I love the pics- especially the one of you ready to go home
Get some sleep
K — March 15, 2009 @ 8:29 pm
Cute pug!! Looks like you guys had a fabulous day – congrats on the run!
Victoria — March 15, 2009 @ 8:45 pm
Sounds like a fun day!
Amanda — March 15, 2009 @ 8:46 pm
seriously i love st pat’s races! they are just a great time!
Meaghen — March 15, 2009 @ 8:50 pm
You all look so cute in your green outfits. Congrats on the race and enjoy some well needed rest!
Brandi — March 15, 2009 @ 9:01 pm
running + beer + pug = a good day
VeggieGirl — March 15, 2009 @ 9:08 pm
LOVE THE DOGS!!!
zestycook — March 15, 2009 @ 9:17 pm
What a day! You will sleep well tonight
Joe Hrdlicka — March 15, 2009 @ 9:26 pm
Looks like GREAT fun! That’s what St. Paddy’s is all about.
Meg — March 15, 2009 @ 9:37 pm
What a fun “green” day! The pug is adorable.
Jaclyn — March 15, 2009 @ 9:54 pm
Haha looks like fun!
Erin — March 15, 2009 @ 10:44 pm
Hahaha that looks fun Teen.
Sarah (Tales of Expansion) — March 15, 2009 @ 10:44 pm
you’re all so cute in your green!! i love st. pat’s season
Ryane — March 15, 2009 @ 10:46 pm
Ahhh what a fun day! Oh my goodness, and the weather today! Amaazing!
LobotoME — March 15, 2009 @ 11:12 pm
Nothing like BEER after a race!
sue — March 15, 2009 @ 11:25 pm
haha great pics! YAY for free beer!
Kristie — March 16, 2009 @ 12:19 am
Hahah what an awesome way to celebrate some St Patty’s day fun. Love it.
Caroline — March 16, 2009 @ 12:23 am
Looks like you all had a great time!
Russ looks just like my sister’s pug Gus. I have a special place in my heart for black pugs:)
Leah — March 16, 2009 @ 7:18 am
Yay Harpoon! I’m going to be on the lookout for that 5K next year for sure.
Elina (Healthy and Sane) — March 16, 2009 @ 9:07 am
What a fun day! At least if you’re going to drink all day, the best way to start it is with a run
Gina — March 16, 2009 @ 12:39 pm
Is that a bottle opener attached to the 5K medal? Love it!
Erin — March 16, 2009 @ 1:09 pm
Wow, what fun! And yep, Beer Is Good.
Lauren — March 16, 2009 @ 2:10 pm
Sounds like an awesome day – and you chose great bars to celebrate at after the race! Beer IS good
Meg C. — March 16, 2009 @ 4:28 pm
argh! A race in my neighborhood the weekend I’m away? not cool! I would have totally done this race had I known about it ahead of time. Know of any other local 5K’s coming up?
Sarah w. — March 17, 2009 @ 1:49 pm
congrats on the race!! free beer for runners?! how great! I would have taken advantage too!
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