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March 27, 2024

Consumer Watchdogs Accuse Nike of 'Shrinkflation'

March 27, 2024/ Mark Remy
Consumer Watchdogs Accuse Nike of 'Shrinkflation'

Critics say footwear giant is giving runners less shoe for same price.

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March 27, 2024/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Prices, Gear, Running shoes, Shrinkflation
October 04, 2023

Nobel Prize for Marketing Awarded to Guy Who Got Everyone to Buy Those Walking Pole Things

October 04, 2023/ Mark Remy
Nobel Prize for Marketing Awarded to Guy Who Got Everyone to Buy Those Walking Pole Things

Brand manager lauded for making obscure hiking aids ubiquitous.

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October 04, 2023/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Nobel Prize, Trekking poles, Walking, Gear, Ubiquity, Marketing
August 01, 2020

'Sponsored Post' Writer Scrubs and Scrubs But Still Feels Dirty

August 01, 2020/ Mark Remy
'Sponsored Post' Writer Scrubs and Scrubs But Still Feels Dirty

Hot water, body wash, and stiff brush not effective.

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August 01, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Sponsors, Gear, Crying in shower, Ads, Perfect summer pants
July 29, 2019

Race Shirt Transforms Runner Into Something More Logo Than Man

July 29, 2019/ Mark Remy
Race Shirt Transforms Runner Into Something More Logo Than Man

Onlookers recoil at grotesque metamorphosis.

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July 29, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Racing, Shirts, Logos, Sponsors, Gear
April 22, 2019

Blogger's Integrity Surprisingly Affordable, Brand Discovers

April 22, 2019/ Mark Remy
Blogger's Integrity Surprisingly Affordable, Brand Discovers

Free product yields a bounty of uncritical coverage.

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April 22, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Ethics, Integrity, Gear, New gear, Media
February 11, 2019

Thrash Metal Expert Advises Winter Runners to Dress in Slayers

February 11, 2019/ Mark Remy
Thrash Metal Expert Advises Winter Runners to Dress in Slayers

“It’s like armor against wind chill, if Satan wore armor.”

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February 11, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Cold weather, Winter, Slayer, Thrash metal, Experts, Gear, Activewear
September 03, 2018

Man's Running Shoes Expire in Middle of 5K

September 03, 2018/ Mark Remy
Man's Running Shoes Expire in Middle of 5K

Experts underscore need to replace shoes every 350 miles.

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September 03, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Running shoes, Gear
January 24, 2018

Gait Analysis Confirms Customer Needs New Shoes, Socks, Jacket, Watch

January 24, 2018/ Mark Remy
Gait Analysis Confirms Customer Needs New Shoes, Socks, Jacket, Watch

A running store's free test yields valuable results.

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January 24, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire
Gait analysis, Treadmill, Specialty running stores, Gear
January 17, 2018

Nation's Runners Demand More Products They Can Buy

January 17, 2018/ Mark Remy
Nation's Runners Demand More Products They Can Buy

"Running enthusiasts are fed up" with lack of variety, says group's spokeswoman.

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January 17, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
New gear, Gear, Running shoes, Running gear, Demands
November 07, 2017

Advertisement for Product Adjacent to Article About Product

November 07, 2017/ Mark Remy
Advertisement for Product Adjacent to Article About Product

"We are delighted by this happy coincidence," says gear maker.

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November 07, 2017/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Jackets, Gear, New gear, Objectivity, Editorial integrity, Ethics
October 11, 2017

'Running Is Great Because It's So Simple,' Says Guy Wearing $1,170 Worth of Gear

October 11, 2017/ Mark Remy
'Running Is Great Because It's So Simple,' Says Guy Wearing $1,170 Worth of Gear

"You don't need a lot of stuff," declares local runner.

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October 11, 2017/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Gear, Gadgets, Cognitive dissonance
February 28, 2017

A Runner's Guide to Running Socks for Runners

February 28, 2017/ Mark Remy
A Runner's Guide to Running Socks for Runners

Socks are simple, right? Wrong. Wrong, wrong, wrong.

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February 28, 2017/ Mark Remy/
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Socks, Gear, Hunting, Product differentiation
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