Well, this seems completely necessary– man known as “McRunner” trains for marathon with 30 days of McDonald’s

Okay, stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Someone is going to eat nothing but McDonald’s food for a month, and then try to complete some sort of pre-determined task while still feeling the greasy effects. Boring, right? But what if I told you that task was running a marathon, in under 2:36? Do I have your interest now? Hopefully the answer is yes, and you’re also a cardiologist, because Joe D’Amico, aka the McRunner, is going to need your help. And a couple weeks to catch his breath. And a colonoscopy. That is to say, I don’t think this is a healthy endeavor. But I’m not a doctor, just a blogger who dispenses free medical advice, so what do I know? Carry on, McRunner, for lovers of gluttony everywhere.

D’Amico logs his daily meals on his blog, and is currently on Day 21 of the challenge. Despite his doctor’s warnings, he told the Sun-Times he has been feeling good.

“From day one, I received such positive feedback and encouragement from friends, family and even those I never met,” D’Amico said on his fundraising page. “That made me realize that I could provide more than just a little entertainment and inspiration; I could actually make a difference!”

D’Amico, who runs a 6 minute mile and logs more than 100 miles per week, told WGN Radio Thursday that he is not being paid by McDonald’s, and not trying to make a political statement.

Oh good, I thought this was going to be another one of those fast-food political movements. I hate those.

D’Amico says an average day “includes an Egg McMuffin without Canadian bacon, a grilled chicken sandwich without the mayo, a hamburger and some cookies,” to which I say– no bacon or mayo? Why even go to McDonald’s then? Why even bother to go on living? I always knew Marathoners were crazy. You’d have to be to want to run 26 miles without being chased by either a bear or your ex-wife. I’m much less impressed than if he were eating quarter pounders and apple pies and the nebulous McNugget. Then again, I’m pretty sure even the chicken sandwich at McDonald’s is about 4,600 calories, so I’d still keep a medical professional or two on-call.

There is a method to the McRunner’s miles of madness– he will be raising money for charity (the Ronald McDonald house, of course) through his McRunner Facebook page and additional means of fundraising.  Well, as long as it’s for a good cause.

D’Amico obviously has heart, but let’s just hope he has the arteries to match.

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Joe D’Amico The ‘McRunner’: Man Training For Marathon Eats Only McDonald’s for 30 Days [Huffington Post]