Clairey Chestnut

This weekend, while all you suckers are busy doing regular old long runs as part of your Spring Marathon training, I'll be doing a long run as well.  16 miles... immediately before participating in an eating challenge.  I figure the post-long run hunger will leave me ideally prepared to feed... approximately dozen hot dogs...while running an additional 3 miles.

I was truly shocked to learn that this is the only photo on my computer specifically of a hot dog.  This is a pretzel-wrapped hot dog from a rest stop on the Mass Pike.  I took its picture for my friend Caroline. Then I ate it and it was awesome.

Full challenge rules can be found here: New York Rogue Runners' Hot Dog Challenge.   Rumor has it (and I may have started this rumor) that I am considered to be among the chief contenders for the title.  I have yet to determine if being known for my ability to binge eat hot dogs while running is a point of pride or shame.

If you have nothing better to do than watch me give myself heart burn and possibly Trichinosis, I invite you to join the fun tomorrow at Noon in Central Park.