A 36-year-old marathon runner from the suburbs of Chicago is attempting a feat even David Blaine would steer clear from.
Joe D├óΓé¼ΓäóAmico, otherwise known as the “McRunner”, will run the L.A. Marathon on March 20th after only eating McDonald’s food for 30 days beforehand.
Didn’t this guy see Supersize Me? Morgan Spurlock is probably throwing up just thinking about this guys plan.
What are his motives? He says:
“I love McDonald├óΓé¼Γäós and I love running, and this was a great way to combine the two.├óΓé¼┬¥
We wholeheartedly disagree, but more power to you!
Is this some marketing stunt in disguise by the fast food giant?
Nope! He’s actually taking advantage of the publicity by trying to make a difference and is literally a walking, talking charity! On his fundraising page, he writes:
“From day one, I received such positive feedback and encouragement from friends, family and even those I never met. That made me realize that I could provide more than just a little entertainment and inspiration; I could actually make a difference!”
Here’s a little peek into the McRunner’s commitment to his body, McDonalds, and charity:
“I will eat only McDonald├óΓé¼Γäós for 30 days and attempt a sub 2:36 at the L.A. Marathon on March 20, 2011.
The rules are simple:
1. Can eat only McDonald’s for 30 days
2. Non-McDonald’s water, PowerGel, multivitamin and ibuprofen will be allowed (c’mon, I’m a runner)
3. Run lots of miles
4. Stay married
5. Have fun
6. Donate $1 for every McRunner Facebook fan through March 20th (up to $2,500) to the Ronald McDonald House Charities and raise an additional $2,500 via https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/mcrunner/lamarathon
Stay married? Ha! That’s always a good plan!
Despite the major health risks of his diet, after 21 days he says he is “feeling quite good”.
His average McDonald’s meal day consists of an Egg McMuffin without Canadian bacon, a grilled chicken sandwich without the mayo, a hamburger, and some cookies.
We wish McRunner the best at the upcoming L.A. Marathon and urge anyone interested in giving to a worthy cause to check out the links to his charities above!
P.S. Unless U run a 6 minute mile and over 100 miles per week…don’t try this at home!
