I finally checked the results from the Krispy Kreme Challenge (which took place on the posting date of this entry, although this entry was finished later), and I didn't make it into the hour cut-off to be considered a successful challenger. I ended up being 2 minutes over the hour mark according to their timing, although a few minutes definitely passed of just waiting in line for everyone else to start running, so maybe I did complete it based on my actual start time vs. the gun time. Either way, it was a lot of fun to get to go with some of the guys (Kemp, Tom, Reklis, Doc) and take on the challenge.
In case you're unfamiliar with this event, the Krispy Kreme Challenge is a yearly competition at N.C. State that raises money for the NC Children's hospital.
The challenge itself consists of:
1. Running 2 miles from the N.C. State bell tower to the Krispy Kreme in downtown Raleigh.
2. Eating 1 dozen donuts.
3. Running the 2 miles back to the bell tower.
...all within an hour.
By the way, 1 dozen = 2,400 Calories.
It was definitely worth it considering that the event raised something like 20k for the Children's Hospital. PLUS, I learned two very important things about myself: That I can actually eat a dozen donuts...and that, given the option, I would rather not.
