Running for a cause joined forces with competitive eating on Nov. 21

Running for a cause joined forces with competitive eating on Nov. 21 to create the Green Lake Gobble. The morning included a 5k run as well as a race of a different nature: the Mashed Potato Munch Off, in which our own Mike Seely competed against eight others to see if he could eat the most mashed potatoes in four minutes. Proceeds from the marathon went to support Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission.Photos by Catherine Anstett.Published on November 22, 2010

Lane Rasberry is still smiling after downing more than seven bowls of potatoes in four minutesaE¦.

The rest of the nine competitors

While Seattle WeeklyaE™s Mike Seely politely eats with a spoon, KING-TVaE™s Drew Mikkelsen looks askance at competitors Lane and Morgan.

Lane Rasberry and Morgan Norton were the top contenders, neck and neck to the very end.

aE¦..dig in. And donaE™t breathe for the last 90 seconds. ItaE™s hard to eat and breath at the same time.

aE¦..add wateraE¦..

Lane Rasberry, last yearaE™s winner, describes his technique aE“ eat with your handsaE¦.

With his dry wit, John Curley was the perfect emcee to kick off the Mashed Potatoes Munch Off, sponsored by Greenlake Bar and Grill.

A turkey leads off the KidsaE™ Dash

A turkeyhead

Checking out the Seattle WeeklyaE™s street team booth.

Steve DekokeraE™s wife and new baby accepted the menaE™s first place award on his behalf.

At 7 and 10 years old, Finnegan and Duncan Glew were among the youngest to complete the 5k.

Hard to believe but Rose Wetzel, in full turkey regalia, beat all other women racers, including 2nd place finisher Morgan Ekemo (in orange shirt) and 3rd place finisher Alice Fraser.