A 740 mile run across the state of NC to raise money in the fight against cancer
Fact or Fiction a new Web game-- from the Adventures of LRB
So we thought we would invite you to play a game. Below we have listed interesting facts (or fiction) from Scott's run.. Can you guess the right answers?
Fact or Fiction From Adventures of Little Runner Boy
a) Scott consumed about 2880 ounces or 22.5 gallons of liquid on this run.
b) Scott ran through 5 pair of running shoes and 13 pair of running socks and 1 pair of perfectly good feet.
c) Scott ran for a total of 132 hours to complete the run.
d) While running Scott burned 98,784 calories give or take 2 calories.
e) Scott ran more hours than he slept in the 18 days.
f) On average, Scott ran past 2 dead critters per mile on the roads of NC.
g) Given the fact or fiction calorie count above, Scott burned about 6500 calories a day. What is the best meal plan you could put together to allow him to replace the burned calories and nutrients to be ready for his next day’s run?
h) How many steps did Scott take between Murphy and Manteo? (Yes we counted—well we counted for ½ mile a couple of times and extrapolated)
Write your answers on the back of a 50 inch Samsung Plasma TV and send to “Glide”.. Care of Scott Adams.. Or you can post your answers as a comment to the blog.
And don't forget to help us reach our Donation Goal of $25000. Please help by making a donation at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/runnc2008
Fact or Fiction From Adventures of Little Runner Boy
a) Scott consumed about 2880 ounces or 22.5 gallons of liquid on this run.
b) Scott ran through 5 pair of running shoes and 13 pair of running socks and 1 pair of perfectly good feet.
c) Scott ran for a total of 132 hours to complete the run.
d) While running Scott burned 98,784 calories give or take 2 calories.
e) Scott ran more hours than he slept in the 18 days.
f) On average, Scott ran past 2 dead critters per mile on the roads of NC.
g) Given the fact or fiction calorie count above, Scott burned about 6500 calories a day. What is the best meal plan you could put together to allow him to replace the burned calories and nutrients to be ready for his next day’s run?
h) How many steps did Scott take between Murphy and Manteo? (Yes we counted—well we counted for ½ mile a couple of times and extrapolated)
Write your answers on the back of a 50 inch Samsung Plasma TV and send to “Glide”.. Care of Scott Adams.. Or you can post your answers as a comment to the blog.
And don't forget to help us reach our Donation Goal of $25000. Please help by making a donation at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/runnc2008
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Comment by Scott Adams on June 17, 2008 at 9:10am -
Fact or Fiction:
Scott lost 6 lbs while running across NC? Send answer on 3X5 card taped to new iPhone and send to my mailing address?
Facts to assist you:
Normal body weight when stepping on a scale: 160 lbs.
Body weight day before run began: 160 lbs.
Normal body weight prior to training ranged from 158-162 lbs.
Normal body weight during training ranged from 156-164 lbs.
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