

What does Miki Sudo have on her hot dogs outside of the big competition. EST, there is one question that remains on the table. There’s a unique respect that we have for one another because we strive to succeed in competitive eating while being good parents, employees, students, siblings, and friends.”Īs food and sports fans tune into Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating contest on ESPN, airing July 4th at 1 p.m. Sudo said, “We both take competing very seriously, so we understand when to give each other space and when to step in with encouragement, especially in practice. Known as The Hungry Couple, the pair seem always ready to embrace a food challenge. Luckily, Sudo has an added advantage of her partner, Nick Wehry. Each food is uniquely fun because they test different skill sets.” Sudo said, “Some foods require sheer capacity others, technique and speed. From kimchi to ice cream, this sport covers a wide array of foods. Having set the record for eating 48 ½ hot dogs, each competitive eating contest comes with its own set of challenges.

If I’ve ‘done the work,’ so to speak (focused on my health, studied for the exam, showed up with my ‘tools,’ and so on), I can leave the rest to my mind, body, and innate talent to carry me through. Specifically, Sudo shared, “In eating contests (in academics, in employment), I only get nervous if I’ve failed to prepare.

A post shared by The Hungry Couple being a mom can be a hard job, Sudo appreciates that preparation is key for her success.
