Ahhh competitive eating.  It’s a fun thing to watch, but sometimes even more fun to participate in.  Since Ironman Florida, I’ve had a few unhealthy “celebration meals”, but yesterday I took on a new challenge, eating 3 Chipotle burritos, with the basic ingredients, as fast as I could.  It was interesting to say the least.

 The 1st annual Chipotle Burrito Challenge was conducted by a group of Ultrarunners here in Colorado called Team CRUD.  Scott Jaime, a friend of mine on the team invited me to take part and I could not refuse!  We met at the Chipotle in Castle Rock, CO after a 15 mile/2 hour trail run to build up some hunger (2 weeks after an Ironman made this tough but doable). There were 7 contestants,  (and a ton of spectators) and each guy looked like he could really put down some food.  After a quick announcement to the customers and a rule overview, the referee yelled “GO” and we were off!  I finished my first one in a little over 1:30, cruised through the second one by 4:30 and was closing in neck and neck with one other guy on burrito #3. 

weighing in

finishing burrito #2!

I “sprinted” to the line and finished in 7:02 to take the title!  It was very close at the end, but I managed to pull through.  I won a gift card to REI, a free burrito, chips and salsa, and a t-shirt.  As you can see by the picture, it was a little under 3 pounds of food.  I have attached a short video here that my wife took in the closing minutes of the contest. Burning calories is fun, but eating them is even better!

Tim