In the United States, we’re pretty boring with our marathon snacks. Water, electrolyte drinks, bananas — c’mon, can’t we have a *little* more fun with it?

This isn’t the case in the Philippines. As this video shows, a marathon is just another reason to party, and what better way is there to kick off a party than by bringing in a whole roasted pig? That’s right: while running through the beautifully humid streets of the Philippines, these runners had the ability to chow down on a nice piece of freshly roasted pork.

I don’t know if a coach would recommend it, but it sure beats those sticky packets of energy gel.