What if your next ultra trail race included Flame-broiled Whoppers and ghost pepper wings on the menu? Welcome to the hilarious world of Food Fight Friday, where Run Tri Bike’s Jason Bahamundi and Community Trail Running’s Adam Lee bring the fun to ultra fueling. In this episode, they discuss the quirky, the spicy, and the downright absurd. These ultra-runners debate whether to eat, toss, or carry wild food options to the next aid station. Laugh along as they explore what it takes to keep the spirit light in endurance sports.
Calgary-Inspired Eats: A Menu Like No Other
In the latest episode of Food Fight Friday, Jason brings a Calgary-inspired spread of unconventional foods right to the trail. From a classic Whopper representing the Calgary Flames to the hefty Calgary Stampede breakfast, the choices are anything but ordinary. Each dish has Adam contemplating how—or if—these items could fit into an ultra-runner’s fuel plan.
Key Question: Will they eat these foods as fuel, toss them because they’re impractical, or find a way to carry them to the next stop? These choices for ultra fuel become increasingly challenging and funny as the episode unfolds.
Ultra-Running Comedy: Ghost Pepper Wings on the Trail?
Nothing says food challenge like ghost pepper wings! As Jason and Adam joke about whether such a fiery dish has any place on the ultra trail, they explore how carrying something like this might actually be possible (or hilariously impossible). The laughter continues as they imagine the impracticalities of eating such spicy wings mid-race—especially at mile 50.
Audience Question: How about you? Would you risk the heat of ghost pepper wings during an ultra?
Practical Gear Meets Absurd Food
Of course, food isn’t the only topic in Food Fight Friday. The hosts also share some useful (and amusing) ideas about trail running equipment. Jason and Adam discuss innovative gear ideas like insulated flasks for keeping hot drinks warm on freezing runs. Adam even suggests a hot apple cider mix from Scratch Labs, imagining a sponsorship that brings a cozy, tasty twist to ultra-racing hydration.
Pro Tip: Gear up with an insulated flask if you’re daring enough to carry unconventional treats in the great outdoors.
A Bit of Calgary Trivia and Unintended Comedy
This episode is packed with humor, from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Calgary football days to unexpected technical glitches. Even with connection issues, Jason and Adam manage to keep the energy high and the laughs rolling. Their antics are a reminder that ultra-running doesn’t have to be all grit—it can be filled with fun, odd ultra fuel and community, too.
Join the Fun: What’s Your Weirdest Ultra Food?
The episode wraps up with Jason and Adam asking listeners for their own “eat, toss, or carry” ideas. Whether you’d brave a Whopper on the trail or toss ghost pepper wings before even starting, the team wants to hear from you. Let us know your thoughts in the comments: What’s the weirdest food you’d carry, and how would you handle it during an ultra-marathon?