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It is my understanding that this started as a NCSU thing and has gotten bigger over the years, with non-NCSU runners, families, etc. getting involved. I believe that KK has had to get involved, just for the reason Mike says...it has gotten so big, they need to be prepared.
Right.
The History tab on the site says it was the brainchild of a dare between a few State undergrads.
"Sophomore Ben Gaddy took home bragging rights that afternoon running the race in 34 minutes and 27 seconds." (http://www.krispykremechallenge.com/nhistory.html - broken link)
Son of a gun.
I don't think I could eat the donuts that fast without any running...
Kid deserves his place in history.
You just gotta know there was beer involved in the creative/dare process.
In this race, runners pack on carbs along the way - Local & State - News & Observer (http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1395669.html - broken link)
By the way, registration for the Krispy Kreme Challenge is closed. They had over 5,000 registrants this year! I hope they have enough vomit vats to accomodate all that!
What was up with the dudes pouring water on their doughnuts? I mean, seriously, this isn't Nathan's. Not to mention it was probably counter productive for a single dozen.
I think they need to do a "Char Grill Challenge" someday.
What was up with the dudes pouring water on their doughnuts? I mean, seriously, this isn't Nathan's. Not to mention it was probably counter productive for a single dozen.
I think they need to do a "Char Grill Challenge" someday.
Maybe they thought that it would help wash off some of that nasty lard and sugar they like to call "glaze"! My boyfriend had me meet him at Krispy Kreme with some extra liquids because they just don't give you enough water to eat a whole dozen. It helped him, even though he was not feeling well!
The best technique seemed to be to squash about 4 donuts at a time in a ziploc bag with your foot, then eat 3-4 flattened out donut pancakes.
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