Olga’s Kitchen Run (Michigan)
As I expand my running challenges beyond Illinois, my next target is Michigan. Although I would love to attempt a run fueled by Jet's Pizza, I need something I can order and eat efficiently. I also…
Gear for Epic Runs
I’ve been making unreality posts about runs I could do. But instead of letting them remain unrealities, I need to start thinking about what actually matters if I want these runs to be successful. Going It…
Pop Vertigo: Push
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAkHqYlqops Overview Song Title: Push Artist: Matchbox Twenty Food Reinterpretation: Push Pop Candy Concept: A comedic reinterpretation of Matchbox Twenty's "Push," focusing on the literal act of using a Push Pop candy. Logline: A person navigates…
The Cincinnati Chili Circuit: A 65-Mile, 20-Location Run
After planning a 56-mile, 10-stop Portillo's run, my attention turned to another one of my favorite regional food locations: Cincinnati's beloved and ubiquitous Skyline Chili. I don't think I could truly make all 20 locations in…
The Culver’s Curd Crusade: An Eight-Stop Wisconsin Ultra-Feast
Ever since my 49-mile, six-Olive-Garden ultra, I've thought about other routes I could take. I figured regional chains would create more interest as I could experience local items and new trails. I planned a Portillo's run…
The Portillo’s Ultra: My 56-Mile, 10-Stop Vegetarian Fueling Plan
Six years ago, I ran for 49 miles and ate a meal at six different Olive Gardens in one day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5u4DcIL-24 Ever since, I've had a lingering thought. It started as a joke, but the more…
Random Nationwide Tours
I am familiar with traversing the nation for a made-up reason. I saw a football game in every NFL stadium in 2021. Furthermore, I am a fan of YouTuber Eddy Burback. He has now made two…
Pop Vertigo: Pain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaP6KgwbOvo Overview Song Title: Pain Artist: Jimmy Eat World Food Reinterpretation: Good & Plenty Licorice Candy Concept: A comedic reinterpretation of Jimmy Eat World's "Pain" as a song about a desperate, somewhat unhealthy relationship with Good…
Pop Vertigo: Still Into You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OblL026SvD4 Overview Song Title: Still Into You Artist: Paramore Food Reinterpretation: Oreo Cookies Concept: A comedic reinterpretation of Paramore's "Still Into You" as a song about a long-term, unwavering, and slightly obsessive love for Oreo cookies.…
Pop Vertigo: Adore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-IoluTnuKs Song Title: Adore Artist: Amy Shark Food Reinterpretation: Sonic Slushy Concept: Comedic reinterpretation of Amy Shark’s "Adore" as a song about intense, slightly unhinged obsession with Sonic Slushies from Sonic Drive-In. Logline: A person’s passionate,…