Fast Food Health Tips From the ‘McRunner’
While most athletes would eat a diet of pasta, bananas and whole foods in preparation for a marathon, one Illinois athlete is taking a different approach. Joe D'Amico, known as the 'McRunner', has decided to train for the Los Angeles Marathon by eating nothing but a McDonald's 'fast food health' diet for 30 days prior to the event.
His wife thinks he is crazy for doing it, but that didn't stop Mr. D'Amico, who simply wanted to combine two of his greatest passions – running and McDonald's. He is aiming to beat a personal best of 2 hours 36 minutes, which should put him among the top 50 finishers in the race. His day usually begins with a breakfast of hot cakes, an Egg McMuffin and an orange juice, followed by a grilled chicken sandwich and large Coca-Cola for lunch. Dinner is usually a hamburger, fries and cookies, but he does take a daily multivitamin as well, and drinks tap water and energy gel on the road.