Krispy Kreme Challenge

MinimalistShoeAddict
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Unfortunately many of us do not live near NCSU where the official event takes place each year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ABzmZryV6c

However, there is no reason why we cannot do this on our own. I plan to complete the challenge at a local track and record it on video. The rules are as follows:

Run 2.5 miles
Eat one dozen Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (or 2,400 calories of your local favorite doughnut if Krispy Kreme is not available).
Run 2.5 more miles

There is a 60 minute time limit:
http://www.krispykremechallenge.com/ourstory


Currently I am doing Stronglifts 5x5 and training for a marathon. I enjoy my routine but appreciate some variety once in a while!

If there is enough interest in this challenge, I may start a MFP Group where we can all participate in some sort of extreme challenge each week.
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  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    I read about this in a running magazine. I'm up for a challenge usually, just not this one.
    And there are no Krispy Kreme here.
  • ittyXbittyXbritty
    ittyXbittyXbritty Posts: 73
    I hate Krispy Kreme, can I just run the five miles instead??? ;)
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    You know, this actually sounds like an eating challenge I could accomplish.
  • MinimalistShoeAddict
    MinimalistShoeAddict Posts: 1,946 Member
    I hate Krispy Kreme, can I just run the five miles instead??? ;)

    You can replace them with your 2400 calories of favorite doughnut instead. Just running 5 miles without the doughnuts would not really be in the spirit of the challenge
  • MinimalistShoeAddict
    MinimalistShoeAddict Posts: 1,946 Member
    You know, this actually sounds like an eating challenge I could accomplish.

    Awesome! Who else wants to join us?

    If enough people respond I will start a MFP group where we can all upload our videos and discuss future challenges as well
  • ittyXbittyXbritty
    ittyXbittyXbritty Posts: 73
    I'll make it 2,400 of Dunkin' Donuts. If I can find one near my college, that is. I'm kinda down for this challenge...
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,082 Member
    I'll have the Krispy Kreme's if someone runs for me!
  • MinimalistShoeAddict
    MinimalistShoeAddict Posts: 1,946 Member
    I'll make it 2,400 of Dunkin' Donuts. If I can find one near my college, that is. I'm kinda down for this challenge...

    Awesome! Should we all do this on the same day or just whenever it is convenient? I think it would be cool to record the experience so we can share the fun with others!
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    my knees say NOOOOO to running sorry mate.
  • pattya925
    pattya925 Posts: 398
    Can I eat the doughnuts as I cheer you on from the sidelines? :happy:
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    As I went to NC State, I have visited that Krispy Kreme any number of times. Never ran there though. Usually it was a stop after the bars closed.
  • TyTy76
    TyTy76 Posts: 1,761 Member
    I attempted it 3 years ago?

    Couldn't do it.
  • TheBeerRunner
    TheBeerRunner Posts: 2,777 Member
    I like the idea of the Iowa State Doughnut Run better... http://triathlon.stuorg.iastate.edu/tri/?q=DoughnutRun

    I would probably die from all that sugar, but it would (possibly) be worth it.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    the most shocking thing to me in this thread is that a dozen KKs are only 2400cals.
    a dozen DD glazed is 3120.

    Krisy Kreme is the LOW CAL alternative! i.e., "diet food" (lolz)
  • Jennisin1
    Jennisin1 Posts: 574 Member
    I could totally do it... I pass right by a DD on my 4 mile loop from my gym... it hits right at the top of 3 miles.. so I could then run 2

    but, ehh.. I'm lazy and that sounds like work *the stopping to eat part*
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    You know, this actually sounds like an eating challenge I could accomplish.

    This. Make them original glazed only though and i'll do it!

    Sadly there is only 1 donut shop that I know of in this metropolis and its nowhere nearby. AND they got crappy donuts :(
  • EDollah
    EDollah Posts: 464 Member
    Eating a dozen KKs isn't something I find to be a "challenge". Running 5 miles on the other hand... I'm not quite there yet.
  • _Emma_Problema_
    _Emma_Problema_ Posts: 261 Member
    I grew up on KK. My family goes every year around Christmas time to look at lights and eat donuts. I have a soft spot for it. I'd definitely be down!

    The challenge kind of reminds me of the Chipotle challenge and that made quite a few of my friends puke when they tried it.
  • adioschubs
    adioschubs Posts: 384 Member
    I foresee stomach pains lol
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    If you eat the Kreme filled ones you almost double the calories! 4080 calories for a dozen. Maybe during the start of my bulk I will do that. I used to eat a dozen anyway.
  • EnderNC
    EnderNC Posts: 383 Member
    I did this challenge this past February. It's not as bad as you think it is.

    The hardest part is definitely eating all the doughnuts. Once you stomach that though, it's not so bad. I enjoyed it and it kept me from eating another doughnut for the next 6 months!

    My time was 45:16. I beat the challenge :) Pic in my profile of me at the Krispy Kreme.
  • HappyNinjaStar
    HappyNinjaStar Posts: 353 Member
    I work nearby, and a lot of my coworkers participate. I LOVE kk, to the point that I can't be near them because I WILL eat every one in site. However I've never participated because I'm pretty sure I would ralph at some point during the second leg of the race, and I never like to toss my cookies. That would just be such a waste of glorious kk doughnuts....
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
    I can't even eat three donuts...
  • ShaniWulffe
    ShaniWulffe Posts: 458 Member
    I might do a modified version of this... I can't eat a dozen donuts by myself! XD I think I'll get my bro to go in on it with me
  • briannaaclark1
    briannaaclark1 Posts: 31
    I feel like I would throw up.... scary challenge.
  • Bry_Fitness70
    Bry_Fitness70 Posts: 2,480 Member
    I'm interested, except for the donuts eating part of it.
  • TeachTheGirl
    TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
    I might join in modified for fun.

    I can barely eat two donuts and I don't run.

    So one donut and a jog? AT LEAST I'M TRYING. T_T
  • sassafrascas
    sassafrascas Posts: 191 Member
    Had no idea "challenges" like this existed! crazy
  • kmorales_4
    kmorales_4 Posts: 208 Member
    You hate Krispy Kreme???

    I love them. It's one of the reasons I HAD to join MFP. LOL
  • BarefootSerenity
    BarefootSerenity Posts: 100
    Like variety, huh? I challenge you to make this, eat it, then go run:

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/bill-nicholsons-krispy-kreme-bread-pudding-with-butter-rum-sauce-recipe/index.html

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