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Posted on Jan 5th 2008 11:25AM by Martha EdwardsFiled Under: Healthy Events, Fitness
I think the general consensus is that running in a race is good for your body. But this isn't always the case, evidently -- take this one, for instance. With a name like the The Krispy Kreme Challenge, I think you get where I'm going with this.
This marathon, happening on January 26th, involves running one mile, eating a dozen donuts, then running two miles, all in under an hour. Bleh. Just thinking about running after eating all those donuts--heck, just the thought of eating all those donuts--makes me feel more than a little queasy. Apparently, that's the point of the race -- it's a challenge to see who actually has the ability to run a lengthy distance after wolfing down more fat and sugar than you can shake a stick at.
If you're trying to slim down, do not attempt this race. A dozen Krispy Kremes packs on 2400 calories, while running for an hour will only burn between 580 and 740.
This marathon, happening on January 26th, involves running one mile, eating a dozen donuts, then running two miles, all in under an hour. Bleh. Just thinking about running after eating all those donuts--heck, just the thought of eating all those donuts--makes me feel more than a little queasy. Apparently, that's the point of the race -- it's a challenge to see who actually has the ability to run a lengthy distance after wolfing down more fat and sugar than you can shake a stick at.
If you're trying to slim down, do not attempt this race. A dozen Krispy Kremes packs on 2400 calories, while running for an hour will only burn between 580 and 740.
