Cocaine Princess here.
I hope you're all enjoying the long patriotic weekend. I've had a busy week so unfortunately no fabulous Friday entry from me, you'll have to wait until next week. My deepest apologies.
In the meantime check this out: An individual by the name of Jon Rice started "The Darth Valley Challenge" a personal challenge he set himself to run a mile through Death Valley at the height of its heat, all the while dressed as everyone's favorite galactic villain, Darth Vader. The most recent challenge took place on June 30th when the National Weather Service recorded a temperature of 129 degrees. Jon made the mile run in 6 minutes and 36 seconds. Now, in its fourth year, the challenge this year also had the goal of setting a new Guinness World Record for hottest verified run.
Let's look at the health risks of running in extreme heat: dehydration, heatstroke, heart attack, lung-busting, leg knack, chapped lips, death, death, more death and getting a purple face. I myself go for a daily morning run but if it's raining or if the weather is too hot, cold, icy or foggy it's the treadmill for me, meanwhile Darth Vader is running through what must feel like being dropped into a volcano!! Sheesh! It's without a doubt quite an achievement and I applaud him but what do you think--- is he brave or just insane?
Here's the video of Jon running in Darth Valley. Hmm, perhaps this is how Luke's father manages to stay in shape.
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My loyal and dear readers, it's finally Friday.
Whatever your plans are have a spectacular 1st week of July.~x
Whatever your plans are have a spectacular 1st week of July.~x
XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
10 comments:
His running style reminds me of the cartoon version of Batman in the opening credits of the original TV series. I would have liked to have seen his condition after the run ended. Do you think he asked for a beverage of some sort?
Gorilla Bananas,
You're right it does!
That's a good question, I would have assume he would have. Hmm, I wonder what Darth drinks?
I think he's fucking stupid. But to each his own.
Good afternoon, Princess...
129 F degrees?!?!?!?
That 'F' HAS to stand for 'FUKKEN!!"
That's WAY too hot!!!
At least he isn't running like Adam West in the old TV series, 'Batman!'
His cape needs to be more 'billowy'... is that a word??
You need to videotape yourself running in a Darth Vader suit... ;op
~shoes~
Generally I'm a fan of the mojito... but on this occasion I'm afraid it was about a gallon of Vitamin Water :)
Jon Rice at 5:14,
Hey there Jon. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and comment. Awesome!!
Good Afternoon Red Shoes,
I love hot, humid weather but 129F is even too hot for me.
Darth Vader? Hmm, how about Princess Leia?
I saw this the other day. This guy is NUTS. I really hope we don't hear about him dropping dead in a Darth Vader outfit, his corpse cooking in the sun. His mom would be so disappointed.
If it happened to be Princess Leia, I might be chasing HER!!!
Damn... a mojito from this neat little bar in New Orleans I know would sure hit the spot!!
~shoes~
Red Shoes,
A Mojito on a hot summer Sunday night-- nice way to unwind before the week starts.
Yes but everyone knows that Darth Vader's suit has it's own life support systems built in!
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