Welcome Back to Running for 2016!

Hello to all Beer Runners and Future Beer Runners,

Welcome back for 2016!  We have finished our winter of drinking practice and are ready to begin running again! It is time to work off those extra beers from the winter season and enjoy the beautiful Montreal weather while it lasts. So, without further ado, we are back to 7PM and we are back to running!

I do hope to encourage more new runners to join us this year, we have a fantastic core of anywhere from 12-25 every week, and love getting to see new faces.  So please, head to Tam Tams on Wednesdays, find the group full of Red & Gold Beer Runner T-Shirts ($20, limited stock still available), and come see why we keep doing this crazy thing and love it after many, many years.

Cheers!

Brad

Welcome back to running for 2015!

Hello to all Beer Runners and Future Beer Runners,

Welcome back for 2015!  We have had a great winter keeping it alive, albeit without the running, but now that things seems to finally be thawing enough and the sun likes us more and more, it's time to change that.  So, without further ado, we are back to 7PM and we are back to running!

I do hope to encourage more new runners to join us this year, we have a fantastic core of anywhere from 12-25 every week, and love getting to see new faces.  So please, head to Tam Tams on Wednesdays, find the group full of Red & Gold Beer Runner T-Shirts ($20, limited stock still available), and come see why we keep doing this crazy thing and love it after many, many years.

Cheers!

Greg

Hello Everyone,

While it may not quite feel like it, spring should be on the way, but for now due to weather we are still targeting April 1st as the start of running season.  Not to worry, we still have been meeting weekly and enjoying our beers every Wednesday, so for those of you that may still doubt that we are doing anything, while it may not be exercise, it's the best way to beat cabin fever.

Greg

End of 2014- A Most Excellent Year

Hello again everyone,

It is getting cold and snowy, but for those of you that are unsure this does not mean we stop and crawl into our igloos for the winter waiting for it to thaw.  We keep on going, even if that means we don't require the running portion.  This is a strange month where we will be cutting a few weeks out due to major holidays, though anyone that is in town is encouraged to arrange something less official rather than idly sitting and doing nothing.

We realize that for many this is a very busy month, so the bars are going to be a bit smaller and more intimate.  That being said, anyone that enjoys that sort of ambiance may find this to be a great time to get introduced to everything, so take your pick.  If you cannot join now, make it your new year's resolution to joining our merry band of runners.

T-shirts still available as well, $20 gets you (for the most part) your pick of size and red or gold color.

Greg

Winter Season is Here!

Hello All,

Sorry it has been a while since we have posted on here; most of our action now takes place on Meetup or Facebook.  So, if you want to check us out on either of those, here are the links:

http://www.meetup.com/Montreal-Beer-Runners/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/392120524189223/

Anyways, we've had another great running season, but just because the weather is no longer our friend or you can't see a thing at night after 5 doesn't mean we can't still have fun.  Everything has officially shifted to now being 8:30 meeting times, DIRECTLY AT THE END DESTINATION.  Doesn't mean you can't run there if you want, in fact we'll give you mad props for doing so, but I cannot in good consciousness ask any of you to do so when I will not do it myself.

We still have shirts and a great group, so don't be afraid to come join or ask to see what we have left for shirts, still $20 with most sizes still available!

T-Shirts, Photos, and other General Annoucements

Hello Everyone,

We've been having another stellar summer, and no doubt our new T-Shirts are helping to turn heads each and every run.  There are plenty of shirts left for sale, and only $20 each.  If you want one shoot me a message @ greg.illson@gmail.com or by leaving a comment here or on our facebook page.  I will bring limited numbers of shirts to each run, so to be sure I have the right colour and size for you tell me in advance.

I am also noticing that we are a group that still can do more to raise our profile.  I am putting a new challenge out to all members and friends to come take more and better pictures of us.  We're such a beautiful group but no one will ever know it without pictures!

Otherwise if you are someone who has simply stumbled onto this page and have no clue what is going on, I encourage you to take the leap and come meet us at Tam Tams any Wednesday at 7pm to find out.  If you're a fan of beer at all this is the club for you.

Photo Op Tonight for MTL Blog

Hey Everyone,

Sorry not to be so active here, we do much more on Meetup.com and facebook nowadays, but for those of you that still follow us here, we have a lot going on now.  Mostly, the shirts are doing their job and gathering attention for us.  So much so that now MTL Blog wants to do a little piece on us.  As a result, I quickly realized that we are significantly lacking in group and action shots of us.  So, let's fix that tonight.

I will bring a fair amount of shirts to Tam Tams with me.  Some of you I still owe a shirt to, some may want them for the photos.  Either way, we'll try to get some shots of us at the beginning, maybe some action shots, and of course the end at St. Amboise.  So bring your smiles, drink your beer, and come have some fun tonight.

T-Shirts, Barefoot Running Clinic & Habs Game

Hello Everyone,

Such an exciting time in Montreal right now.  Warm weather, opening of the terraces, being the only Canadian city with any kind of bragging rights about hockey, it's a good life right now.  For some of you it can be even better when you join us to get your Montreal Beer Runner T-Shirts and try something new with our barefoot running clinic. 

It will be more of a light training session designed to try out the nuances of barefoot running.  Distance has been shortened because frankly your calves will thank you the next day, but all are welcome to strap their shoes back on after the clinic to finish off the 5km or whatever distance you want to justify your beers.  Don't forget the Habs will be on and the game will have just started on the 10+ TVs at Frappe, so expect lots of pitchers and yelling as they try to finish off Boston for good.

SHIRTS ARE IN!!! COME GET THEM TONIGHT!

I won't be here next week, so I could find a way to get them to next week's run but it would be better if you come today. I'll even have the extras with me for sale if you didn't pre-order.

Bar Change- T-shirt Update and More

Hi Everybody,

We've had an awesome turnout already here in April even with the terrible weather, so for those of you waiting to see if this thing is real or not you gotta come check it out yourself.

Because we're getting so big I decided we needed to change up from Yer Mad, especially since there isn't really any food there, so Brutopia it is.

Also, we may, *may* get the T-shirts in for Wednesday.  If so, we will distribute immediately.  If not, I will probably have them later this week and will bring them along for next Wednesday as well.  If you want it before then just ask me and I'll work something out.

Also, if anyone is interested the Half & Full Marathon rates are going up on Thursday, so if you want to save a few bucks and commit now here's the link.  http://ca.competitor.com/montreal/inscription.

Here's another link for anyone that really wants to become an ultimate beer runner.  http://www.craftbrewraces.com/stowe/.  Yes, that's right, running directly into a beer festival.  I'll be going, and I'm sure there will be more cars headed down as well so book off June 14th on your calendar today.

Last call for shirt pre-orders

Hello Everyone,

I am trying to give fair notice here that I will order the T-shirts as of Monday, so if you do not even fill out the google form (I will attach the link one more time below), I will not guarantee that I will have a shirt for you in your size or preferred color. This way we should have the shirts (I hope) for the April 23rd run to Brasserie Cherrier, one of our favorite destinations.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmC0BhLe0kxXdDZad0o4dXRfVFpiY0xvY01nX2ZoOVE&usp=drive_web#gid=0

Wow February Already!!! T-Shirts in Progress

Hello Everyone,

Hard to believe we're already a month into the new year.  Glad to be seeing so many new and old faces for the last little while, and let's hope it keeps going regardless of whatever the weather might bring us.  For those that have not seen you need to head to the Facebook page to see the T-Shirt designs and get your pre-orders in!  Working on the specifics of the shirts now but expect them to be ready well before we hit the roads again.

See you  at the bar soon!

Happy 2014, We're Back and better than ever!

Hello All,

Welcome back, sorry for the 2 week hiatus for the holidays, but now that the weather has (hopefully) settled a bit and our life routines are getting back into place, we will pick up right where we left off. 

Of course, naturally, that means that we will get right back into it with a brew pub and a local favorite bar to start with 3 Brasseurs near McGill College (on St. Catherine) and Grumpy's on Bishop (block over from Crescent).  For the regulars it will be a great way to welcome each other back, and for the new members who made us their new year's resolution (there should be many more of you!), we look forward to having our running/drinking family back together.

Greg

Post Marathon Celebration, good luck to those running tomorrow!

Hello Everyone,

Good luck to everyone running tomorrow, whether it's Montreal or Ottawa.  However, if you are in Montreal and crave a real beer (the Michelob Ultra at the end of the race will not count at all), we will be celebrating properly @ 3 Brasseurs on St. Denis starting around 12pm.  For more info and a list of who else might be showing up, check out the meetup page, http://www.meetup.com/Montreal-Beer-Runners/events/141478782/

Don't let the sun and temperature fool you, it's still beer running season

Hey everyone, sorry it's been a little while but we've just been having too much fun with the weather.  Yes, it's cooling off and the sun is starting to come down a bit earlier, but we still have ideal conditions for our beer runs, even if the terraces are starting to close up.  We still have some of the best bars in the city to hit before the weather takes its true turn, so c'mon out to Hurley's Wednesday and join in on the fun.

Special Thursday Run with Fishtown Beer Runners

So I am very excited to announce that some members of the original beer runners, the Fishtown Beer Runners, will be joining us in Montreal for Labor  Day weekend.  As a result, we have organized an additional special run Thursday evening for the whole group to join up and mingle.  It's also a great way to burn some additional calories and prep for a weekend trip to Chambly for their annual beer festival.  Be on the lookout for an MBR organized trip on the weekend there.

Hoooooooooottttttttttttt one

Gonna be a hot one tonight people, make sure to hydrate well BEFORE the run, the after is already a given.  The path tonight will take us on the nicely shaded mountain trail, so it won't be too terrible.

New in Montreal? Come meet some new people the easy way...drinking!

Well it's now a month past the big July 1 move in day, so if you happen to be someone new to Montreal and trying to figure out how to spend the rest of the summer before the hibernation starts to kick in, we're the group for you.  We have seen tremendous growth this summer but certainly are more than happy to keep welcoming newcomers.  August again promises to take us all over the city to some of the best bars in town, and some of the nicest terraces.  We'll see you on Wednesday nights.

If you want to get an idea of who's coming for Beer Runners, you can always check out our Meetup group at www.meetup.com/montreal-beer-runners.

Only day without rain in forecast, come take advantage

So as we wrap up an odd July here, we seem to continue to be spared on Wednesday nights for the inclement weather (minus last week a bit, but we had a great plan B).  If you're starting to get in gear for the upcoming Montreal Marathon or Half in September, this is the way to deliver a solid run every week.  We keep growing by leaps and bounds, but always have room for more.

Happy Canada Day- July runs are up!

Hello my Canadians and non-Canadians alike (yes, there are plenty of both that show up),

Happy of happiest Monday's, a great holiday weekend in typically the most fun month of the year.  We look forward to holding our end of the bargain in that expectation for this month with 5, yes 5, awesome destinations.  Come see every corner of the city, and even venture into parts typically overlooked for some of the best beers, and best people.

We hope to see you at 7, and we'll hold off the rain like we did all of June.