2014 Nathan's Famous July 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest

Thank you to all my amazing fans!

I’m still recovering from my totally awesome last place finish at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. So, check back later for a full contest recap. But I just wanted to check in and say a big gigantic THANK YOU to everyone for your support.

Seriously. I know some of the most amazing people who are always encouraging me to follow my dreams, no matter how weird they are. Thank you. Thank you everyone!

I HAVE THE MOST AMAZING FANS EVER!

Val, Heather, and Jeremy after the 2014 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest

Heather and Jeremy came to Coney Island to watch me eat!


Val, Heather, and Jeremy after the 2014 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest

Rob and Sheilah watched from the splash zone!

Val's nephews watch the 2014 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest

My nephews cheered me on at home!

Friends support me at the 2014 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
Friends support me at the 2014 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
Friends support me at the 2014 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
Friends support me at the 2014 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
Friends support me at the 2014 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
Friends support me at the 2014 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest

My friends were supporting me from all over…

Sad reactions when the live feed cut out for the 2014 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
Sad reactions when the live feed cut out for the 2014 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest

and were super sad when the feed cut out!

Val Bromann Valkyrie sign at the 2014 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest

And someone made me a sign!?!?! I have no idea who this guy is! Who is he???

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July 7, 2014
in competitive eating, Life List
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Hi, I'm Val. I spent most of my 20s in a standstill, unable to pick which path in life I wanted to take. I wanted the nomadic life of a traveler but also wanted the husband, the condo, and the kitten. Unable to decide which life I wanted more, I did nothing. When I turned 30 I’d had enough of putting my life on hold and decided to start “choosing my figs.” So, I quit my job, bought a one-way ticket to Europe, and traveled for three years. Now I'm back in Chicago, decorating my apartment in all the teal, petting my cats, and planning my next adventure.

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2 Comments
  • Val Bromann
    July 7, 2014at10:46 am

    And I totally apologize if you sent me a photo and I didn’t include it. I’ve gotten so many tweets and FB posts the last few days it’s hard to keep track of everything!

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  • Ali
    July 9, 2014at11:52 am

    And then there were people like me who couldn’t watch, but cheered you on from 4000 miles away and checked twitter during that night’s World Cup game to find out how many hot dogs you ate. I’m sooo happy for you that you accomplished one of your dreams, even if you came in last place. That part doesn’t really matter. You wanted to do this, you found a way to do it, and you had fun. Mission accomplished. I’m proud of you.

    I can only hope the random guy in the crowd is just a blog reader who was there to cheer you on. Maybe he’ll see this post and identify himself?

    Reply
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