Oreos, Running, and Ridiculous Joy | Fiery Embers Guest: Ice Cream and Donut Run Club

Welcome to the Sweet Side of Endurance

When was the last time you laughed so hard you forgot you were even a runner? That’s exactly what happens in the latest Fiery Embers podcast episode featuring Jeannine Avellino and Andrea Muzzin from Vancouver’s Ice Cream and Donuts Run Club. Hosted by Jason Bahamundi, Fiery Embers ditches the metrics and mileage to highlight the hilarious, human side of endurance life and this one’s dipped in Oreo cream. The trio chats about Oreos, the best cookie, in this funny podcast that ignores running.

The Origin of Cookie-Fueled Camaraderie

This isn’t your typical runner’s tale of PRs and training blocks. Jeannine and Andrea walk us through how their community came to life through a shared love of movement and indulgence. It all started with a trail runner known for eating Oreos, a little curiosity, and a whole lot of sweet tooth energy.

So, what do you do when you’re obsessed with Oreos and also love running? You create an Oreo Taste Test Run Party, of course. Entry fee? A box of Oreos. Payoff? Peak joy and some serious community bonding.

The Great Oreo Showdown

With a spread of Oreo flavors that could rival any gourmet tasting menu, the Ice Cream and Donuts crew isn’t messing around. From classic and mint to the eyebrow-raising crème brûlée and toffee crunch, the flavors are as wild as a mid-ultra hallucination.

To keep things “serious” (because runners do love a good metric), Jeannine and Andrea designed a scorecard to rank cookies on taste, appearance, smell, and even dunkability. It’s like a wine tasting, if wine had double-stuffed centers and left crumbs on your singlet.

Mint vs. Toffee Crunch (And Other Cookie Debates)

Like any good endurance athlete discussion, opinions get heated. Team Mint goes head-to-head with Team Toffee Crunch. Andrea shares the struggle of loving Oreos as someone who’s gluten-free, while Jeannine champions the weirder flavors like Toffee Crunch and Speculoos. The episode even includes a plea to Oreo HQ: please make a gluten-free Reese’s collab. (Seriously. Please.)

As absurd as the conversation gets, the deeper message is clear: this is community. This is connection. And it’s delicious.

Why This Episode Matters to Endurance Athletes

If you’re used to conversations that revolve around pace charts and taper plans, this episode is a breath of cookie-scented fresh air. It reminds us that endurance isn’t just about crossing finish lines. Our sports are about the people, the weird traditions, and the joy that keeps us coming back even when our legs say “no.”

Sometimes, what you really need isn’t a new training block, it’s a reminder that fun is part of the plan.

What’s Next for the Oreo Party?

Spoiler alert: the Oreo Taste Test Party is now an annual tradition. Like a local 5K with sprinkles on top, the event is growing in popularity and creativity. Jeannine and Andrea are already thinking of new ways to keep it weird, wonderful, and welcoming. Whether you’re a newbie runner or a 100-mile vet, there’s a seat (and a cookie) at their table.

Final Dunk: The Spirit of Fiery Embers

The Fiery Embers podcast exists to prove that endurance sports are about more than just the grind. They’re about laughter, shared Oreos, and the moments that remind us why we do this in the first place. This episode with the Ice Cream and Donuts Run Club proves that when we let go of the data, we make space for something even better connection.

So grab your milk of choice, find your weirdest Oreo flavor, and press play. Then tell us: What’s your dream Oreo collab? Because this conversation’s just getting started.

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