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 2011-02-03 10:51 AM |
Elite  3371    |  Subject: Krispy Kreme ChallengeIts that time of year again.  I was registered last year but the weather forecast called for sleet so I bailed. This year I'm in for sure, my first (and last) KKC. For those that don't know, this race entails a two mile run, eating 12 donuts, then run back to the start line. If you haven't viewed some race reports, they are hilarious and well worth the time.Anyone else in? |
| 2011-02-03 11:16 AM in reply to: #3337299 |
Member 31 Portland | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge do you get to pick the flavor donut? |
| 2011-02-03 11:19 AM in reply to: #3337299 |
Master 1929 Midlothian, VA | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge That's not the way I've heard about these. No set amount of donuts. More like laps with donuts after each, and you get time deducted for each one you down. -eric |
| 2011-02-03 11:29 AM in reply to: #3337299 |
| Veteran 329 Roanoke, VA | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge I attempted (and failed miserably) at one of these things. I'm not sure about all of them, but mine was run 2 mi, try to eat 12 KK glazed donuts, and run back 2 mi - all in 1 hr. If you didn't finish all 12, you didn't complete the "challenge". It sounded a lot easier on paper than it was in reality. I am pretty stubborn and won't give up easily on things, but trying to cram all 12 down was more than I could do. I got about 8 down and would have thrown up if I had taken another bite (many of my fellow competitors did just that). It was pretty disgusting actually. Once was enough for me. |
| 2011-02-03 11:44 AM in reply to: #3337299 |
Extreme Veteran 799 | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge I've done two of these in the 2 mile run, 12 donuts, 2 mile run format. I really improved my time this past race by smashing 2 donuts together prior to eating. Last year it took me over 20 minutes to eat, and I think I did it in under 12 this time. For our local race they have a kids area with blow up toys, a one mile kids race, and they always have plenty of donuts everywhere. Great way to raise money for UCP. |
| 2011-02-03 12:05 PM in reply to: #3337299 |
Champion 6046 New York, NY | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge this truly sounds like the most disgusting thing I have ever heard of. I am nauseated just thinking about it I bet my sons would love it |
| 2011-02-03 1:43 PM in reply to: #3337443 |
Master 3195 Just South of Boston | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge jmcconne - 2011-02-03 11:44 AM I've done two of these in the 2 mile run, 12 donuts, 2 mile run format. I really improved my time this past race by smashing 2 donuts together prior to eating. Last year it took me over 20 minutes to eat, and I think I did it in under 12 this time. For our local race they have a kids area with blow up toys, a one mile kids race, and they always have plenty of donuts everywhere. Great way to raise money for UCP. I'm guessing these are mainly splattered on the road on the way to the finish?  |
| 2011-02-03 1:54 PM in reply to: #3337299 |
Master 1929 Midlothian, VA | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge Hmm, last time I had access to KKs I think I downed at least four in the course of an hour. I probably would have eaten more of them faster, but I didn't want to hog 'em. Even though they kinda were a bribe for me.... I'm not much of a runner yet. So I'd have to say eating a dozen of those doesn't sound any harder than running 4 miles. Nom nom nom. I'd eat one of those KK burgers if I came across them too. I'm into the exercising, but haven't gotten anti-junkfood bus yet. -eric |
| 2011-02-03 1:55 PM in reply to: #3337709 |
Master 1366 PNW | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge Mike_D - 2011-02-03 11:43 AM jmcconne - 2011-02-03 11:44 AM I've done two of these in the 2 mile run, 12 donuts, 2 mile run format. I really improved my time this past race by smashing 2 donuts together prior to eating. Last year it took me over 20 minutes to eat, and I think I did it in under 12 this time. For our local race they have a kids area with blow up toys, a one mile kids race, and they always have plenty of donuts everywhere. Great way to raise money for UCP. I'm guessing these are mainly splattered on the road on the way to the finish? Half chewed/digested, too...right? I've read race reports about these things...you seriously couldn't pay me enough money to consider doing one. A single Krispy Kreme makes me gag - a whole dozen? While running? Ick. |
| 2011-02-03 2:17 PM in reply to: #3337299 |
Extreme Veteran 584 Puyallup, WA | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge Just need a photo of the "Krispy Kreme Puke Guy / Girl" simular to the "Poop Guy photos" floating around. However not necessary if anyone is contemplating loading the photo |
| 2011-02-03 3:46 PM in reply to: #3337299 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge A friend of mine that's done these kinds of races told me that part of the fun of the race is to run and not step in someone else's vomit... bleck... |
| 2011-02-03 3:46 PM in reply to: #3337299 |
Veteran 393 The Beautiful San Fernando Valley in Sunny L.A. | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge I am so doing this race one of these years. Not this year and probably not next year but one of these years. |
| 2011-02-03 3:55 PM in reply to: #3337299 |
Extreme Veteran 799 | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge I've heard of people vomitting, but never saw it (luckily). I would say over half of the people run eat two donuts and finish the run. They don't complete the challenge, but it is still fun. |
| 2011-02-03 4:16 PM in reply to: #3337299 |
Elite 3371 | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge The one I'm doing is the original race, at NC State. This year there are 7,500 registered. The race director estimates that 25% will throw up. So...an estimated ~2,000 piles of puke. Luckily I'm a fast runner, so hopefully I'll beat many of the puke piles. And I'll probably make (at least) one of my own. You can register in two divisions. Challenger - meaning you must eat all 12 donuts. Or casual - meaning you run, eat what you can, and run back. I registered as challenger, of course. If you're gonna do it....do it. I'll be sure to post a race report and hopefully some good pictures too. |
| 2011-02-03 4:27 PM in reply to: #3337299 |
Pro 4578 Vancouver, BC | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge We have two weekly criterium series in Vancouver. They run from May through August. The final race of each is always a fun one. For the Thursday night series it's a donut race. There's a few variations, but it usually something like after every lap, you have to eat a donut. There's lots of sugar on your handlebars when you are done. Sounds like fun. |
| 2011-02-03 5:29 PM in reply to: #3337299 |
Expert 1706 NoVA | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge OK so I didn't post before but since people seem "into" this.......... The OP is doing the ORIGINAL race---it's the REAL deal. It started as group of college students and quickly grew---it's 2 miles eat a dozen and run the 2 miles back...in ONE hour...WITHOUT puking! There was (probably still is on youtube but I'm too lazy) video of ESPN covering the race---reporter is a decent runner (as in marathons...) and starts in a suit with a microphone and is a mess at the end and didn't even make the 1 hour cut-off---finished in just over hour but did finish the KK's and didn't puke (think he might have wanted to!!! |
| 2011-02-03 8:36 PM in reply to: #3337299 |
| 127 | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge this sounds like so much fun , does anyone know if they have one of these in Iowa ? |
| 2011-02-03 10:42 PM in reply to: #3337299 |
| Member 31 Portland | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge I think just finishing the 4 miles would be a feat at this time for me. KK donuts are grose (except the pumpkin ones) so finishing more than one donut would be a challange for me too. good luck to all those who try! happy trails |
| 2011-02-04 4:02 AM in reply to: #3337299 |
| Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge I read about this race in Runners World........sounds crazy! |
| 2011-02-04 7:02 AM in reply to: #3337299 |
Regular 116 | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge This would be perfect for me! You know what they say "Race how you train."  |
| 2011-02-04 8:38 AM in reply to: #3337299 |
| 8 | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge Steve- I'm in for tomorrow too and I think it will be a blast. This will be my first so I don't have a proven strategy, but I am tapering today and trying to keep the diet clean. Good luck! Ed |
| 2011-02-04 9:57 AM in reply to: #3337299 |
| Member 61 | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge steveseer - 2011-02-03 8:51 AM Anyone else in?  Where is this race? Do they have them all over? I'd totally be in if there is one close.. lol |
| 2011-02-04 12:35 PM in reply to: #3338811 |
Elite 3371 | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge goappst - 2011-02-04 9:38 AM Steve- I'm in for tomorrow too and I think it will be a blast. This will be my first so I don't have a proven strategy, but I am tapering today and trying to keep the diet clean. Good luck! Ed Nice! I'll be in the 'Where's Waldo' costume. I'm drinking a ton of water today in an attempt to stretch my stomach a bit. Haha, this is such a stupid but awesome event. My first time also. |
| 2011-02-04 12:36 PM in reply to: #3339049 |
Elite 3371 | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge davidwilkes - 2011-02-04 10:57 AM steveseer - 2011-02-03 8:51 AM Anyone else in? Where is this race? Do they have them all over? I'd totally be in if there is one close.. lolThe race (the original and by far the biggest) is in Raleigh, NC. Sold out for this year, however. |
| 2011-02-04 3:11 PM in reply to: #3337299 |
Veteran 266 Carolina Beach | Subject: RE: Krispy Kreme Challenge I wanted to give this a try but it seems to always fall on the same weekend as my son's pine wood derby. I live in Carolina Beach so it's just not going to work out for me. |
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