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Donut Day 2017: Watch me eat 39 donuts & win a bike race

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On July 9, 2016, I won the Tour de Donut of Staunton bicycle race for the 2nd time, a 34 mile ride with 2 donut stops where competitors eat donuts for time credits. 

In this race, each donut eaten gives you 3 min credit. I ate 39. I hold the race record with 50 donuts (2015) with a finish time of -1hr36min

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Donut Day 2017: See my world record at Tour de Donut Austin

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On Nov 13, 2016, I won and set a new world record at the Tour de Donut of Austin bicycle race, a 24.8 mile ride w/3 donut stops where competitors eat donuts for time credits. 

In this race, each donut eaten gives you 3min credit at the first stop, 4 min at the 2nd stop, and 7 min at the 3rd stop. I ate 31, for a 'donut adjusted time' of -1 hour and 19  minutes. Both new course records. 

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Race report: NYRR 2017 Airbnb Brooklyn half marathon

I recently ran NYRR's Airbnb Brooklyn half marathon. This is the second time I've run it — the other time was a couple of years ago. I'm a big fan of this run and kudos to New York Road Runners for making this race even bigger and better than before. Around 27,000 people ran this year's race, making it the biggest half marathon in the U.S.!

Before the race I did a fun interview with NY1 about my participation in the race. 

Bib pick up was at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 2. There was also a fun pre-party, with music and other entertainment. NYRR put al ot of work into it. It was my first time out to that area of the park and I want to go back to explore the bike path a bit more. 

On race day, I took the subway from Manhattan to Brooklyn. The start was organized, stress-free, and easy to navigate. I settled into my corral with plenty of time to spare.

The first 7 miles of the race were in and around Prospect Park. There were a lot of people out early cheering and encouraging the runners.

In terms of elevation, there were 2 hills during the first 5 miles. The 2nd one was a bit longer than the first. Mile 6.5 onward is downhill, and from mile 7 to the finish was a straight shot down Ocean Parkway. The course had plenty of water/sports drink and even an energy gel station. There were patches of people here and there cheering along the way.

What's really great about this run is that the finish line is always on the boardwalk! You get to finish right on the Coney Island boardwalk with a big crowd of people. It's a real treat to end the race on the beach. When I got to the finish line, NYRR's Peter Ciaccia and I had a Nathan's hot dog. Ok I had two! I love this gif NYRR made!

Competitive eater @yasir_salem getting a post race snack from @peter_ciaccia! 🌭😂#AirbnbBKHalf

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All runners got a nice finisher's medal. All of NYRR's half marathons have a distinct look.

Nice @nyrr Brooklyn Half Marathon medal! @airbnb

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Overall, I recommend this race as your first half marathon experience. It doesn't get much better than this. It's also a great early season long run to fit into a marathon training schedule. I'm running the Vermont City Marathon in Burlington, VT on May 28th and this race fit perfectly into my training. 

If you want to read a little more about the race, check out NYRR's site: http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2017/airbnb-brooklyn-half

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Monthly marathon race report: Hyannis marathon

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In 2017, I'm running 1 marathon each month. 

My February marathon this year is one of the most picturesque races I've ever done. The marathon course is 2 loops and passes by the beautiful beaches of Cape Cod.

  • Hyannis is an awesome little race & town in the Cape Cod area
  • Very scenic, mostly flat course along the beach
  • You get a nice medal!
  • You can find chowder and cod EVERYWHERE 
  • Keltic Kitchen has amazing french toast (I'm not even a huge french toast fan) 
  • Everyone we met in Cape Cod was nice 
  • Both the marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified
  • Find about them and put this race on your calendar for next year: http://hyannismarathon.com/

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The Pi Day Challenge

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3/14 is Pi day & Einstein's birthday, so I celebrated by running around in a circle, eating a pie, dressed as Einstein.

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I finished the Hyannis Marathon

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Monthly Marathon for February done! Initial thoughts:

  • Awesome little race & town (Hyannis/Cape Cod)
  • Very scenic course along the beach
  • Mostly flat
  • Nice medal
  • Ate yummy chowder every day (you can find chowder and cod everywhere)
  • Keltic Kitchen has amazing french toast (I'm not even a huge french toast fan) 
  • People are really nice 

Full race report to come. 

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Monthly Marathon Report: I ran the Arena Attack Indoor Marathon

In 2017, I'm running 1 marathon each month. 

My January run is one of the craziest races I've ever done: The Arena Attack Indoor Marathon at UMass Mullins Center in Amherst, MA.  It's a difficult race. I recommend it if you are looking for an unusual challenge and can in circles for hours without losing your mind.

  • The race is entirely indoors, run counter-clockwise for 133 laps! 
  • Each lap is about 317 meters
  • The race is organized by the Southern New England Athletic Association.
  • Find about them and put this race on your  calendar for next year: http://www.sneaa.org/arena-attack-race-series/

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Check out my interview in Bicycling Magazine!

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Just hit newsstands! I'm in the new (March 2017) issue of Bicycling magazine, see pg 48-53. Bicycling interviewed me about my Donut Derby and Tour de Donut wins.

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And watch my video where I ate 55 donuts at Donut Derby 2016!

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Race report: 2016 Donut Derby

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On Sept 5, 2016, I won the Donut Derby in Lehigh, PA bicycle race for the 2nd time, a 36 mile ride with 2 donut stops where competitors eat donuts for time credits.

In this race, each donut eaten gives you 3 min credit. I ate 55, a new course record, for a 'donut adjusted time' of -10 minutes.

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Race report: Tour de Donut Staunton 2016

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On July 9, 2016, I won the Tour de Donut of Staunton bicycle race for the 2nd time, a 34 mile ride with 2 donut stops where competitors eat donuts for time credits. 

In this race, each donut eaten gives you 3 min credit. I ate 39. I hold the race record with 50 donuts (2015) with a finish time of -1hr36min

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Day 10 progress: Growing broccoli microgreens

Demo of the LED grow lamps. I run these for a few hours a day to supplement the day light the plants get.

I've started growing more types of microgreens indoors in our NYC home because we want to grow more of our own food. It's healthier, cheaper, and easy. All you need:

  • Inexpensive grow trays
  • Grow medium (I prefer soil free)
  • Good organic seeds from a reputable source
  • Water
  • Light (window most of the year, and for the winter I have grow lights)
  • 10-14 days of care
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This is how I set the world record for the most corn ever eaten

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I'm growing broccoli microgreens

I've started growing more types of microgreens indoors in our NYC home because I want to grow more of our own food. It's healthier, cheaper, and easy. All you need:

  • Inexpensive grow trays
  • Grow medium (I prefer soil free)
  • Good organic seeds from a reputable source
  • Water
  • Light (window most of the year, andfor the winter I have grow lights)
  • 10-14 days of care
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Race report: Tour de Donut Austin 2016

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On Nov 13, 2016, I won the Tour de Donut of Austin bicycle race, a 24.8 mile ride w/3 donut stops where competitors eat donuts for time credits. 

In this race, each donut eaten gives you 3min credit at the first stop, 4 min at the 2nd stop, and 7 min at the 3rd stop. I ate 31, for a 'donut adjusted time' of -1 hour and 19  minutes. Both new course records. 

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  • GoPro headstrap: http://amzn.to/2n6ZYd8
  • OtterBox for my iPhone: http://amzn.to/2mpv6Rw
  • Sugoi lumberjack cycling jersey: http://amzn.to/2mKEEJH
  • Pearl Izumi bib shorts: http://amzn.to/2nq115j
  • Tifosi slip wrap sunglasses: http://amzn.to/2nl6Rbk
  • Kask Protone helmet: http://amzn.to/2mX8R8Y
  • Shimano TR60 triathlon cycling shoes: http://amzn.to/2mpxbgx
  • PowerTap P1 Meter pedals: http://amzn.to/2nqcCBC
  • Garmin Forerunner 920XT watch: http://amzn.to/2mGMimu

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I'm running a marathon every month in 2017

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One of my goals this year is finish a marathon every month so that I can have big races to work towards on a regular basis (in addition to Tour de Donuts and triathlons). I'm focusing mostly on smaller races in the Northeast (I live in NYC). I'll post race reports as soon as I finish each race. Here's my marathon schedule:

  • 1/29 Arena Attack indoor marathon, MA
  • 2/26 Hyannis marathon, MA
  • 3/26 NYCRUNS Queens marathon, NYC
  • 4/15 Newport marathon
  • 5/13 Mother’s Day marathon, NYC
  • 6/11 Walkway marathon, NY
  • 7/30 Lost Turkey trail marathon, PA
  • 8/24 Sri Chinmoy marathon, NY
  • 9/24 Southampton marathon, NY
  • 10/7 Rockaway marathon, NYC
  • 11/5 NYC marathon
  • 12/3 Rehoboth marathon, DE

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I just broke my own record & defended my championship at the Donut Derby bike race

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I defended my Donut Derby bike race championship by eating 55 donuts, and broke the record I set last year (54 donuts). Each donut eaten at this race give riders a 3 min time credit and I had a final time of negative 11 minutes. So full! 

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I just defended my championship title at the 28th annual Tour De Donut

Yesterday I defended my championship title at the 28th annual Tour de Donut. There were some new guys that put up 19-20 doughnuts and rode at a decent pace. The women's champion, Katherine, is pregnant and downed half a dozen doughnuts!

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Full results are here: https://www.racesonline.com/events/tour-de-donut/results/2016/awards

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