The Virginian-Pilot
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VIRGINIA BEACH
Kelly Bradley took a break from her 4-mile run and downed six glazed doughnuts and two jugs of milk, despite what she knew her physical trainer will have to say about it.
She would have liked to have eaten a full dozen, she said, but just couldn't cram that many.
"Mother of God, this is disgusting!" she said as she choked down doughnut No. 5. "My trainer's going to shoot me on Monday."
Bradley wasn't alone in her midrun binge. Nearly 20 runners participated in the "doughnut run" Saturday. They jogged 2 miles from Mount Trashmore to the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on Virginia Beach Boulevard, scarfed at least six each, and then ran back.
The event was an opportunity to meet with friends, have fun and just do something different, said Tommy Neeson, one of the organizers.
He called it "a way of not taking yourself too seriously."
This was the second doughnut run Neeson and his friends have organized. The first was in 2007, inspired by the annual Krispy Kreme Challenge at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, he said.
The free event required each runner to eat at least a half dozen glazed treats. Each additional doughnut consumed deducted three minutes from a runner's time. Each pint of milk drank deducted five minutes.
Vomiting would have added five minutes, but thankfully, everyone kept their breakfast.
It was a matter of pride, said Neeson, who finished first after consuming seven doughnuts and two pints of milk.
"I use the word pride in the lightest sense possible," he said. "I'm not sure if I'm happy about that or upset about that, but I was able to keep it down."
Greg Jepson was among those only able to choke down the obligatory six.
"I put down the first three in one gulp and then I hit the brick wall," he said. "I thought I was going to puke after I shoved down the sixth."
Altogether, Saturday's runners consumed more than 115 of the 200-calorie treats.
What's next? Maybe a hot-dog run, Neeson said. "It can't work out much worse that stuffing fried doughnuts in your face."
Geoff Cook ended up winning the race after eating nine and drinking two pints of milk, which brought his run time to 32 minutes and 50 seconds. His actions earned him a stomach ache and a wooden plaque with a glazed doughnut secured to the front with roofing nails.
"I'm so proud," he said as he gripped the plaque.
Two boxes of doughnuts remained nearby. Kelly Bradley took a look and passed. She probably won't touch another one until next year's run, she said.
Kathy Adams, (757) 222-5155, kathy.adams@pilotonline.com
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Krispy Kreams
When my brother visits me from Colorado he likes to take a brisk walk from my home to the KK on Va. Beach Blvd. which is over seven miles away. He says a warm donut is his reward for the little excursion. I agree with the posters who say, lighten up, you guys.
Yummmy
As much as I love Krispy Kremes, I might have been able to win without ever leaving the store!
Funny
I wish I had known about this event. I totally would have participated. I saw in a recent Runners World they also do this event in NC. I am also worried about the people who are putting this event down, guess they have never participated in a race. Most races I have participated from 5ks to Half marathons there was some kind of food at the end. there is also a race in Boston where you rune 5 miles and each mile you hug a beer and eat a hot dog.
lighten up
Seriously, some of you need to lighten up. Not all news involves someone being killed, maimed, or disfigured. I'm sure that is the only news for you. If so, I pity you that you are unable to find any enjoyment in life. A sad, boring, lonely life, you must lead. I, for one, enjoyed reading this article and wished I knew about this event sooner so I may have participated. What we have here is a group of people out enjoying themselves, doing something a little different. Sure, KKs aren't the most healthful thing for you, but I'm sure, and my doctor agrees, the 6 miles of running are healthier for you then not eating donuts. Fear not, I'm sure that someone will be murdered soon, so you may return to reading about death, destruction, and grief. I ache for your soul if you find that only these events are newsworthy.
A sweet deal..
Eat and Run ! Couldn't be more fun than that. My only regret was I didn't know about the race until now, or I would've joined the crowd. Couch potatoes should stop whining. Loosen up, and let's join them next year !!!
This proves two things
People do stupid things and the Pilot prints articles on people that do stupid things.A true waste of ink.
monster
Fear not, I'm sure that someone will be murdered soon, so you may return to reading about death, destruction, and grief.
You posted that why ?
Sorry, Dad for posting this under your name .Id like to introduce myself, I’m Shelby Neeson, Tommy Neeson’s 15 year old daughter .I attended this so called “run for a heart attack race “I was the first female in and I ran the 4 miles in 45:18 minutes and I stop for 15 minutes at the Krispy Kreme .Can you do that? Does that mean I’m out of shape to? Going to die of a heart attack? Please if I am point me to the nearest doctor. The people that did this RUN on Sunday morning didn’t expect the new to show up because; it is something we do to keep us from becoming bored with running and, to have a good time. There may be a lot you don’t understand about why we did it but here’s what I don’t understand If you don’t understand why we did it, why would you read the article in the first place? Also why did waste your time posting a comment on a link you had nothing and never will have anything to do with? We do understand it’s not the best thing to eat 6 doughnuts in the first place but, WE HAD A GOOD TIME DOING IT!
Yawn
Yawn
I'm not dead yet . . .
While I fully expected someone to turn this political, I must be honest in that I was hoping for something a little more original. Oh well, take what you can get I suppose.
I guess I'll never understand why so many people are so uptight. Was this a tad gross and disgusting? Sure. Was it fun? Oh hells yes! Relax people, enjoy yourself. As the legendary Ferris Bueller once said, “Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive.”
And for those who think I'm going to drop dead for doing "stunts" like this, how about we go for a run sometime? We can find out then who's closer to a heart attack.
Tommy Neeson