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Confessions of a competitive eater

If you've watched even one episode of "Man v. Food," the popular reality show on the Travel Channel, you probably found yourself watching host Adam Richman taking on eating challenges and thought to yourself, "I wouldn't mind trying that!" or, more likely, "I know someone who could do that!" Zach Alpert knows the feeling.

Sep 03, 2010