Adkinson Questions Own Sanity, Renews Marathon Research
Alcohol, drug research study set for April 25 at Country Music Half-Marathon
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 2009) – Nashville public relations executive and amateur scientist Tom Adkinson has surprised the research world by committing to a second study of the value of beer and OTC drugs in Nashville’s Country Music Half-Marathon on April 25.
His first study was two years ago at the same event when he competed on behalf of B.A.R. (Beer and Advil Research), a non-profit entity that remains unincorporated. He’s running for B.A.R. again.
“I question my own sanity. Two out of the three doctors I patronize didn’t really encourage me, and I’m not sure that the doc who did really likes me and wants to keep me as a patient,” Adkinson, 58, said. “Still, the research needs to be done.”
The questions, he said, are when to take copious doses of Advil and what amounts of post-race Miller Genuine Draft are appropriate for rehydration.
“The race in 2007 settled the question that Miller Genuine Draft is the right brand. Low-carb beers are useless, and besides, MGD is my favorite,” the aging and occasional athlete observed.
The Country Music Half-Marathon again will be a family affair for Adkinson. His son, Bennett, is a serious runner who says he expects to wait at the finish line for his father “for at least an hour, but probably much more. Adkinson’s daughter, Ruth, ran in 2007, but Adkinson noted that she’s gotten smarter since 2007 and didn’t sign up this year.
Research aside, Adkinson said he plans to petition race organizers to officially recognize his competition pace, something he calls “a fast waddle.”
Adkinson has taken preparation somewhat more seriously for this race than he did in 2007.
“I gave up french fries again, but this time, I actually bought a pair of running shoes that fit and have tried them out a time or two,” he explained.
The Country Music Half-Marathon and the companion full marathon will draw approximately 30,000 participants to run past Nashville landmarks such as Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and the Idle Hour Tavern on Music Row.
“Some scrawny guy from Kenya will win it, and I guarantee that I’ll accomplish my goal, which is to finish before sunset,” Adkinson said.
Adkinson said contributions of any amount to B.A.R. research are appreciated and will be used in a transparent and fully accountable fashion. He said likely contributors know where to send the money.
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