Filet-O-Fish, Fame, and Fun | Food Fight Friday at the Aid Station presented by 7 Summits Snacks

What happens when endurance athletes stop being serious and start getting fishy? Food Fight Friday at the Aid Station, presented by 7 Summits Snacks, is the hilarious series on the Run Tri Bike Everyday Athlete Podcast Network that reminds us why we fell in love with endurance sports in the first place: because it’s supposed to be fun. Are you ready for a fun endurance food challenge?

This week’s episode features the return of triathlete and fan-favorite Dina Grimaldi, who faces off in a fish-themed challenge that’s all about the big three decisions of ultra-life: Eat, Toss, or Carry.

The Challenge: Sushi, Fish Sticks, or Filet-O-Fish?

Picture this: you’re in the middle of a sweaty triathlon, and someone hands you a tray with three things on it:

• A suspiciously warm Filet-O-Fish

• A nostalgic pile of Captain Highliner fish sticks

• A questionable but fancy salmon sushi roll

Now you’ve got to decide—eat one, toss one, and carry one all the way to the next aid station. Because why not add some culinary chaos to your endurance suffering?

Dina, being the seasoned athlete and strategist she is, makes her moves fast:
🥢 Eat the sushi right away (before the sun does something weird to it)
🐟 Carry the Filet-O-Fish (because cold fish sandwich is still protein?)
🗑️ Toss the fish sticks (childhood nostalgia, meet race-day practicality)

Her winning logic earns her a coveted spot in the Food Fight Friday Hall of Fame—only the second inductee ever—and a box of delicious Seven Summits Snacks to boot.

Fish, Fuel, and Foolishness on the Trails

Hosts Jason Bahamundi and Adam Lee aren’t just handing out fish—they’re diving deep into the ridiculous realities of endurance nutrition with these fun food challenges. Ever taped a gel to your handlebars? Tried to chew a frozen bar mid-race? Carried your nutrition in ways that would make a food inspector faint?

You’re not alone.

From tartar sauce dilemmas to sandwich squish-factor ratings, Jason and Adam spark laughter with every off-the-wall food debate. Because let’s face it—running, riding, and racing can be brutal. But when you find humor in the absurdity, suddenly that next hill isn’t so steep.

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More Than Laughs: Building Community

The fun doesn’t stop at the aid station. The Trail Running Film Festival is rolling into Jasper on May 17 (with proceeds benefiting wildfire recovery) and Canmore on June 5. These aren’t just movie nights—they’re community celebrations for runners who love a good story almost as much as a good summit.

And speaking of community, a big congrats to Adam Lee, whose Community Trail Running Podcast just hit #1 in the U.S.

Tell Us: Would You Eat It?

This episode might be fishy, but it’s got heart. It’s a reminder that no matter how intense your training or long your race, having fun belongs on the course too.

So, what’s the weirdest thing you’ve eaten mid-race? And would YOU carry a Filet-O-Fish to mile 23? Drop a comment—we dare you.

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