12.14.07
Fat Week
At the end of a season, serious runners often give themselves permission to indulge in activities they would normally forgo. Rob spoke of the weekday beers and dessert while Tori wrote of the freedom to “running whatever.” I once let myself go snow skiing after NCAA’s in Provo, Utah. And what was CAC youngster, Brockstar’s, debauchery of choice? Donuts. Yep, donuts. 50 of them, to be exact. Never one to waste time, Brock immediately began training for his next goal on the van ride home from XC nationals. Brock’s roommate bet him 20 bucks that he couldn’t eat 25 Sweet Sixteen donuts in 10 minutes and another 20 bucks if he finished 25 more in an hour … so, Brock was purchasing little six-packs of donuts at every gas stop on the 9-hour van ride home from West Chester. Stunned by this young man’s commitment to achievement and excellence, I decided to show up and support my athlete during the donut challenge - I even made some signs to flash (”Fifty is Nifty” and “Brock those Donuts!”). Per usual, Brock did not disappoint. He crushed his first goal of 25 in 10 minutes, then manhandled the remaining 25 donuts like the true champion he is.
Brock ON!
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Rob said,
December 15, 2007 at 8:38 pm
Congratulations Brock, I think…… Next step the hot dog eating contests?
brent said,
December 16, 2007 at 6:00 pm
nice mate. i wish i could have had those extra 14 donuts that you didn’t eat…
Tori said,
December 17, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Ah yay! I was thinking about you on Wednesday Brock and wishing I could come cheer you on, but alas fatigue and work - boo for growing up, but yay for taking on those donuts.
Great signage Joan!
So, did you actually keep all the donuts down for over 24 hours, Brock? Was that part of the rules? I think on the hotdog contest there is a rule that the food must remain ingested in order to win. I don’t know if my body could have handled all that - one more reason you are the Brockstar!