This challenge was in the planning stages in early February, and was timed strategically a few days after my first race, so I didn’t feel that guilty of attempting to eat that much food.  I also squeezed in a 5,000 yd swim just before we left to have “maximum” hunger.  My eating partner, Jon “Rambo” Robichaud and I began eating this whopping 8 pound pile of calories at 6:42PM at the world famous Govnr’s Tavern in downtown Denver.  It consisted of 5 lbs of beef, and 1 lb. each of bacon, cheese, and bun.  We had as much time as we needed and if we did it, we’d get two t-shirts and the burger free (otherwise it was $49.95). 
 
After splitting the entire thing in half, we started.  I ate my half in 24 minutes, then started to help Jon.  It was soon after this when we both entered the “dark zone”.  We hit a wall and sat there forever hoping to get more down.  Finally, after using a few life lines by phoning some friends for words of encouragement, we got through the last six pieces and finished it in 3 hours and 50 minutes.  The Govenator challenge was defeated and we made the history books! Enjoy the pictures below.

My son Spencer in "awe" of his dad's dinner

Just about 8 pounds total

The beginning...

...and the end!