Can Krispy Kremes Make You Puke?

10 Jan

Photo courtesy of HowstuffworksI bet they can if you run two miles, eat a dozen, and then run another two miles.

It’s called the Krispy Kreme Challenge, and as of this writing, 592 people have registered for the race, which starts at the N.C. State Belltower. Last year, the race raised $10,300 for the N.C. Children’s Hospital, according to organizers.

Here’s how it works. Runners start at the belltower, run two miles to the Krispy Kreme on Peace Street, down a dozen donuts, and then run back. (In case you were wondering, there are 144 grams of fat in a dozen)

Organizers are planning ahead for pukers. Trash cans will be “strategically stationed for your conveinence,” according to the FAQ portion of the event’s Web site:

5) What if I throw up?
A: Remember, the Challenge is a personal one. We do not encourage
throwing up. In the original Challenge, throwing up was explicitly
forbidden. Now that the race has gotten so large, we can’t keep track
of the intestinal fortitude of every competitor, but we still
encourage you to keep them down. In short: try not to throw up, but if
you must, we will have trashcans strategically stationed for your
convenience.

But what’s strategic about picking where people are going to toss their donuts?

So what do you think, are you up for the challenge?

15 Responses to “Can Krispy Kremes Make You Puke?”

  1. Lenore January 10, 2008 at 10:50 am #

    Ugh, that’s horrible. I’d vomit after three of them without running. (and I like KK donuts)

  2. John Rees January 10, 2008 at 10:55 am #

    If I promise to run at half speed, do I only have to eat 6? :-)

  3. gskalski January 10, 2008 at 10:58 am #

    Apparently it’s OK if you don’t down all 12. On the Web site organizers say: “We never force anyone to eat a dozen donuts. In fact, anyone who completes the challenge is flat out insane.”

  4. Andre January 10, 2008 at 11:04 am #

    1) My mouth just started to water big time 2) Should I be having some concerns from a public health standpoint? lol

    Another reason why I should consider coming down there lol

  5. absent.canadian January 10, 2008 at 12:36 pm #

    Ew. That’s an understatement.

    I grew up on Tim Hortons donuts, so the thought of eating even one KK donut (much less exerting myself with that intestinal tile-grout poisoning me) is unfathomable.

  6. Donqld January 10, 2008 at 2:05 pm #

    I thought about running this last year. But… I’m not running much anymore. As you know I’m all about pedaling. I wish they had a challenge like this for cyclists. My neighbor ran last year and said the trick is squishing the donuts as flat as you can and they’re easier to get down… not sure how they come up. :)

  7. wayne January 10, 2008 at 6:25 pm #

    If I wasn’t fasting I so would be doing this. Running, and try not to puke.

  8. wayne January 10, 2008 at 6:28 pm #

    Wait I’ll be done by Jan. 22, and the run is Jan 26th so I’m going to sign-up for this. You going to run in this too?

  9. Leo January 10, 2008 at 10:31 pm #

    It is quite a site to watch. i think the trick is to take more than one donut and mash them down, then stuff them in your mouth.

    cool how the crowds grow every year.

  10. gskalski January 11, 2008 at 7:11 am #

    No way, but I might show up to film you if you decide to.

  11. Graham January 11, 2008 at 8:06 am #

    KK donuts are THE worst

  12. gskalski January 11, 2008 at 8:13 am #

    What do you prefer?

  13. wsutton January 12, 2008 at 12:50 am #

    That sounds like a plan, yes I’m going to run in this race. It’s going to be fun.

  14. John Rees January 14, 2008 at 10:52 pm #

    I have signed up with wayne’s team ‘Triangle Twitterholics’ or something like that.

  15. Brigid January 25, 2008 at 3:19 pm #

    Watch out for team “Irie Icing” two Caribbean men who are just way too excited!

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