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Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Man, 58, dies of a heart attack during the Krispy Kreme Challenge

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Okay, THAT is the dumbest idea I've heard in a long time.

WTF were they thinking?

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Okay, THAT is the dumbest idea I've heard in a long time.

WTF were they thinking?

flan

????? A run is a bad idea? Did you even look at the article? It was a race for charity. They happen all the time.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

A local pastor just died running a 5K. Men who are 50ish might think twice. He was 54.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

That is a sad turn of events.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Okay, THAT is the dumbest idea I've heard in a long time.

WTF were they thinking?

flan
????? A run is a bad idea? Did you even look at the article? It was a race for charity. They happen all the time.

They don't happen like this:

The five-mile challenge has runners run 2.5 miles to a Krispy Kreme shop, eat 12 doughnuts and then run back to the starting point

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Okay, THAT is the dumbest idea I've heard in a long time.

WTF were they thinking?

flan
????? A run is a bad idea? Did you even look at the article? It was a race for charity. They happen all the time.
They don't happen like this:
The five-mile challenge has runners run 2.5 miles to a Krispy Kreme shop, eat 12 doughnuts and then run back to the starting point

They normally have snacks and drinks along the way. And it's not like it's 100 donuts. It's part of the fun of it being the Krispy Kreme run. And besides, eating 12 donuts is NOT going to kill a person.

His heart attack was bound to happen, it was just a time bomb waiting to happen. You don't SUDDENLY develop a heart condition running 5 miles and eating 12 donuts.

Divine Geek · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Okay, THAT is the dumbest idea I've heard in a long time.

WTF were they thinking?

flan

He had the heart attack within the first mile of the race. If it had been the end, I might (but probably not) question the premise of the race.

unless the WTF was for the guy who doesn't run signing up for a 5 mile race. Then I agree.

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

He died in the first mile, flan, he never even got the donuts.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Divine Geek wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Okay, THAT is the dumbest idea I've heard in a long time.

WTF were they thinking?

flan
He had the heart attack within the first mile of the race. If it had been the end, I might (but probably not) question the premise of the race.
unless the WTF was for the guy who doesn't run signing up for a 5 mile race. Then I agree.

Sorry, I missed that, DG.

YEARS ago, I ran 2 10K's. They had NOTHING but WATER for the runners.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Divine Geek wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Okay, THAT is the dumbest idea I've heard in a long time.

WTF were they thinking?

flan
He had the heart attack within the first mile of the race. If it had been the end, I might (but probably not) question the premise of the race.
unless the WTF was for the guy who doesn't run signing up for a 5 mile race. Then I agree.
Sorry, I missed that, DG.
YEARS ago, I ran 2 10K's. They had NOTHING but WATER for the runners.
flan

So?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Was I NOT "on topic?"

flan

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

He wasn't a runner. Why he thought it was a good idea to try a 5K without training first is beyond comprehension.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Was I NOT "on topic?"

flan

It's a charity event. Why that would fall into "dumbest idea I've heard in a long time" territory is mind-boggling.

ed11563 · Guru

If somehow I was convinced to participate in a 5 mile run for charity, for me it would be a 5 mile walk. Or maybe a 5 mile bike ride.

But probably not. I don't run any more.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

This guy probably has the mindset mind dad has.

He is working all day, walking, lifting, carrying, and because of that thinks he is in great shape.

Yes. My 67 year old dad can walk circle around ya all day long but if he had to run, I doubt he'd get very far.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Was I NOT "on topic?"

flan
It's a charity event. Why that would fall into "dumbest idea I've heard in a long time" territory is mind-boggling.

You don't eat a dozen doughnuts in the middle of a run...CHARITY or otherwise.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Was I NOT "on topic?"

flan
It's a charity event. Why that would fall into "dumbest idea I've heard in a long time" territory is mind-boggling.
You don't eat a dozen doughnuts in the middle of a run...CHARITY or otherwise.
flan

For most people, that wouldn't be an issue. And that wasn't the issue here - he died before he ever smelled a donut.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

This heart attack would have happened no matter what.

Generally the first sign of a heart attack is a heart attack.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Was I NOT "on topic?"

flan
It's a charity event. Why that would fall into "dumbest idea I've heard in a long time" territory is mind-boggling.
You don't eat a dozen doughnuts in the middle of a run...CHARITY or otherwise.
flan
For most people, that wouldn't be an issue. And that wasn't the issue here - he died before he ever smelled a donut.

Are you a runner? There are things you eat to prepare yourself for a run and things you DON'T eat, before or during.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I could not even eat TWELVE doughnuts at one sitting.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Was I NOT "on topic?"

flan
It's a charity event. Why that would fall into "dumbest idea I've heard in a long time" territory is mind-boggling.
You don't eat a dozen doughnuts in the middle of a run...CHARITY or otherwise.
flan
For most people, that wouldn't be an issue. And that wasn't the issue here - he died before he ever smelled a donut.
Are you a runner? There are things you eat to prepare yourself for a run and things you DON'T eat, before or during.
flan

Are you? This was a fun run for charity. And some people have no problem eating 12 donuts.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Was I NOT "on topic?"

flan
It's a charity event. Why that would fall into "dumbest idea I've heard in a long time" territory is mind-boggling.
You don't eat a dozen doughnuts in the middle of a run...CHARITY or otherwise.
flan
For most people, that wouldn't be an issue. And that wasn't the issue here - he died before he ever smelled a donut.
Are you a runner? There are things you eat to prepare yourself for a run and things you DON'T eat, before or during.
flan
Are you? This was a fun run for charity. And some people have no problem eating 12 donuts.

I've already answered that.

"Some people?" We are talking about 12 doughnuts at one sitting.

It's doesn't matter if it was a "fun" run or not. They are still expected to RUN 2.5 miles after gorging themselves...

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

And I take it you've never heard of "carb-loading"?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
And I take it you've never heard of "carb-loading"?

That's the night before, NOT during. And HEALTHY carbs...

Get back to us after you've finished this "fun" run.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
And I take it you've never heard of "carb-loading"?
That's the night before, NOT during. And HEALTHY carbs...
Get back to us after you've finished this "fun" run.
flan

I do fun runs all the time. When is the last time you did one?

FNW · Guru

I've known three people who dropped dead while running.

Exercise is bad for one's health.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

FNW wrote:
I've known three people who dropped dead while running.

Exercise is bad for one's health.

We don't even know that he was running. A lot of people walk those things.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
And I take it you've never heard of "carb-loading"?
That's the night before, NOT during. And HEALTHY carbs...
Get back to us after you've finished this "fun" run.
flan
I do fun runs all the time. When is the last time you did one?

You arent pushing 60.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
And I take it you've never heard of "carb-loading"?
That's the night before, NOT during. And HEALTHY carbs...
Get back to us after you've finished this "fun" run.
flan
I do fun runs all the time. When is the last time you did one?
You arent pushing 60.

So? Last one I did there were people of all ages, including multiple generations doing it together with grandmas and grandpas. These are about the charity for many people - not the run. It's a CHARITY event - not a marathon.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Yes, we have those here, as do many cities. They CAN be done without promoting obesity and diabetes.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Yes, we have those here, as do many cities. They CAN be done without promoting obesity and diabetes.

flan

LOL! It's Krispy Kreme. There's no way to do that "healthy". Good grief.

Limiting sodas didn't work, now you want to stop a donut shop from doing a charity event b/c it's not promoting a healthy lifestyle?

Who died and made you the nanny of America?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Yes, we have those here, as do many cities. They CAN be done without promoting obesity and diabetes.

flan
LOL! It's Krispy Kreme. There's no way to do that "healthy". Good grief.
Limiting sodas didn't work, now you want to stop a donut shop from doing a charity event b/c it's not promoting a healthy lifestyle?
Who died and made you the nanny of America?

I have a right to say it's a stupid idea.

This has NOTHING to do with the SIZE of soda, ffs.

You honestly don't see the irony here?

They can SPONSOR the event without asking participants to binge on doughnuts.

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Yes, we have those here, as do many cities. They CAN be done without promoting obesity and diabetes.

flan
LOL! It's Krispy Kreme. There's no way to do that "healthy". Good grief.
Limiting sodas didn't work, now you want to stop a donut shop from doing a charity event b/c it's not promoting a healthy lifestyle?
Who died and made you the nanny of America?
I have a right to say it's a stupid idea.
This has NOTHING to do with the SIZE of soda, ffs.
You honestly don't see the irony here?
They can SPONSOR the event without asking participants to binge on doughnuts.
flan

I'm quite certain actually eating the donuts is not mandatory. But, hey - treat grown-ups like children.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Oh good grief. He had an undiagnosed heart condition, he would have dropped dead no matter where he was or what he was doing.

And I guess the Heart Association Heart Run, planned for here on Valentine's Day, better not hand out those free heart shaped cookies to participants next Sunday.

weltschmerz · Guru

A dozen doughnuts in one sitting? How utterly idiotic.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Well, i really don't care either way. Most people don't die running a charity race. And, yeah, it was just one of those things. But, it's no different than a sedentary man going out to shovel snow or whatever. If you exert yourself and are at risk, then sometimes things like that happen. That doesn't mean that i think one should sit in a chair and do nothing. Live your life. You die when you die.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Pounding down 12 donuts probably isn't too wise. I wouldn't do that. But, people gorge on a lot of things. Holiday food, thanksgiving, etc. So what?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Pounding down 12 donuts probably isn't too wise. I wouldn't do that. But, people gorge on a lot of things. Holiday food, thanksgiving, etc. So what?

Do you run 2.5 miles, then gorge yourself, THEN run another 2.5 miles?

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

weltschmerz wrote:
A dozen doughnuts in one sitting? How utterly idiotic.

Apparently not here in 'Murica...

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

That's isn't what happened here flan. Nice straw man.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
That's isn't what happened here flan. Nice straw man.

Not to the poor guy in the OP. That IS, however, exactly how the run operates.

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
That's isn't what happened here flan. Nice straw man.
Not to the poor guy in the OP. That IS, however, exactly how the run operates.
flan

So what? He died in the first mile. So, what does the eating donuts have to do with anything? Other than wanting to be a scolding Nanny? biggrin

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I was out. Should've got me some doughnuts.

Ohfour · Hooker

flan327 wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
That's isn't what happened here flan. Nice straw man.
Not to the poor guy in the OP. That IS, however, exactly how the run operates.
flan

And yet, no one else died. The people that ate the donuts finished the race. So, what is the issue here????

Divine Geek · Guru

In my mind, I'm seeing the majority of the people doing this run being possibly still drunk frat boys. I really can't imagine anyone else eating 12 doughnuts at one time....

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Have you ever had a fresh, hot Krispy Kreme doughnut?

They slip down like buttah.

Ohfour · Hooker

Divine Geek wrote:
In my mind, I'm seeing the majority of the people doing this run being possibly still drunk frat boys. I really can't imagine anyone else eating 12 doughnuts at one time....

Been there. Done that....KK donuts are heavens air sliding down your throat. ..

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Manna really.

It's what the Israelites ate in the dessert.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

lilyofcourse wrote:
Have you ever had a fresh, hot Krispy Kreme doughnut?

They slip down like buttah.

It's the only donut I'll eat. We used to live by one so I would get them hot and fresh. Now we get them at the gas station that have been shipped in and sitting for hours. Not the same. Not the same at all. I don't eat them now.

TOTALLY GEEKED!

Man, 58, dies of a heart attack during the Krispy Kreme Challenge, which makes participants run two and a half miles before eating a dozen doughnuts and running back

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