School Lunch Fun: Eat, Toss, Or Carry | Food Fight Friday at the Aid Station

Ultra trail running is about grit, determination, and—sometimes—having a bit of fun along the way. In the latest episode of Food Fight Friday at the Aid Station, co-host Adam Lee from ‪@Communitytrailrunning‬ joins Jason Bahamundi, founder of ‪@runtrimag‬ , to bring a school lunch twist to the game of "Eat, Toss, or Carry." With memories of rectangle pizza, nuggets, and a local Spokane delicacy called the cheese zombie, this episode is a hilarious exploration of food, friendship, and childhood nostalgia. The Game: Eat, Toss, or Carry The premise is simple yet delightfully absurd: decide which food to eat on the spot, which to toss, and which to carry to the next aid station. This week’s contenders? Chicken nuggets with tater tots Rectangle pizza Cheese zombies (a gooey, cheesy bread specialty from Spokane, WA) Set against the backdrop of a Last Person Standing race on New Year’s Eve, the choices take on a tactical and comedic edge as Adam and Jason debate their picks. Adam’s Food Picks: A Strategic Approach Adam’s strategy is clear and full of humor: Toss: Chicken nuggets and tater tots. He’s just not feeling them. Eat: Rectangle pizza, a nostalgic favorite he devours immediately. Carry: Cheese zombie, despite never having tried it, citing its potential energy-packed benefits. Jason’s Playful Counterstrategy Not one to be outdone, Jason adopts a mischievous approach: Eat: Rectangle pizza—an easy crowd-pleaser. Carry: Nuggets and fries, planning to use them as a distraction for other runners. Toss: Cheese zombie, wary of its potential digestive repercussions mid-race. Laughs, Shoutouts, and Detention Stories The banter is as satisfying as the food choices. The duo gives a shoutout to YouTube follower Alan James Jr. before diving into hilarious school-day stories. From Jason’s detention escapades to Adam’s grade-school antics, the conversation is a blend of fun, reflection, and camaraderie. Making Ultra Running More Fun Episodes like these remind us that trail running doesn’t always have to be about serious splits and mileage. Sometimes, it’s about sharing a laugh, reminiscing about the past, and celebrating the joy of the journey. Whether you’re running your first ultra or your 50th, take a cue from Jason and Adam: find ways to inject fun into the miles, even if it involves a cheese zombie.