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May 29, 2022

Local Runner Honors Memories of Fallen U.S. Military Personnel by Stocking Up on Energy Chews

May 29, 2022/ Mark Remy
Local Runner Honors Memories of Fallen U.S. Military Personnel by Stocking Up on Energy Chews

“Sweet,” says man. “That’s a good price.”

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May 29, 2022/ Mark Remy/
Gear
Specialty running stores, Consumerism, Memorial Day, Sale
May 25, 2022

Kipchoge Narrows Medal Rack Choices Down to Two

May 25, 2022/ Mark Remy
Kipchoge Narrows Medal Rack Choices Down to Two

Marathon champ struggles to decide.

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May 25, 2022/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Eliud Kipchoge, Marat, Medals, Etsy, Hard decisions
May 11, 2022

Nike Executive Psychs Self Up for Big Shoelace Presentation

May 11, 2022/ Mark Remy
Nike Executive Psychs Self Up for Big Shoelace Presentation

“You got this,” man tells self in restroom mirror.

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May 11, 2022/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Shoelaces, Presentation, Nike, Pep talk, Restroom, Mirror, Corporate America
March 14, 2022

‘Do You Need a Massage Gun?’ Asks Website That Makes Money Every Time Someone Buys a Massage Gun

March 14, 2022/ Mark Remy
‘Do You Need a Massage Gun?’ Asks Website That Makes Money Every Time Someone Buys a Massage Gun

Author concludes readers should purchase product.

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March 14, 2022/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Running gear, Recovery, Massager, Editorial integrity, Media, Ethics, Shopping
February 21, 2022

Local Runner Wishes He Had a Helmet So He Could Do That Cool Thing That Cyclists Do With Their Sunglasses

February 21, 2022/ Mark Remy
Local Runner Wishes He Had a Helmet So He Could Do That Cool Thing That Cyclists Do With Their Sunglasses

Resting eyewear on top of his head “just not the same,” says man.

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February 21, 2022/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Helmets, Eyewear, Sunglasses, Envy
February 07, 2022

Metaphor for Life’s Grim Futility Has Handy Little Place to Keep Water Bottle

February 07, 2022/ Mark Remy
Metaphor for Life’s Grim Futility Has Handy Little Place to Keep Water Bottle

Modern convenience a nice touch on machine designed for punishment.

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February 07, 2022/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Treadmill, Life's grim futility, Slake, Hydration, Symbolism
January 19, 2022

2022 Boston Marathon Jacket Pays Homage to B.A.A. Unicorn

January 19, 2022/ Mark Remy
2022 Boston Marathon Jacket Pays Homage to B.A.A. Unicorn

Reaction to unusual design is mixed.

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January 19, 2022/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Boston Marathon, Adidas, Jackets, Unicorn horn
January 05, 2022

Nike Says All Its Running Shoes Will Be Electric by 2025

January 05, 2022/ Mark Remy
Nike Says All Its Running Shoes Will Be Electric by 2025

Other brands expected to follow suit.

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January 05, 2022/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Shoes, Running shoes, Nike, Electric, Climate change, Technology run amok
October 20, 2021

New Headlamp Powerful, But Can’t Illuminate Running Partner’s Mysterious Past

October 20, 2021/ Mark Remy
New Headlamp Powerful, But Can’t Illuminate Running Partner’s Mysterious Past

Speculation about local runner’s past abounds.

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October 20, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Headlamps, Lights, Illunination, Mysterious pasts, Running partner, Running in the dark, Nighttime running
October 18, 2021

Psychopath Runner Owns One Pair of Running Shoes

October 18, 2021/ Mark Remy
Psychopath Runner Owns One Pair of Running Shoes

Officials urge everyone to give lunatic “a wide berth.”

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October 18, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Psychosis, Running shoes, Shopping
September 27, 2021

Local Woman Discovers ‘Massager’ Really Is Massager

September 27, 2021/ Mark Remy
Local Woman Discovers ‘Massager’ Really Is Massager

Recently purchased product fails to meet consumer’s needs.

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September 27, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Massager, Tools, Disappointment, Sex
September 08, 2021

Running Store Customer Checking Out Alphafly NEXT% Visibly Aroused

September 08, 2021/ Mark Remy
Running Store Customer Checking Out Alphafly NEXT% Visibly Aroused

Man eventually leaves empty-handed.

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September 08, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Nike, Shoes, Running shoes, Specialty running stores, Arousal
July 21, 2021

Old Runner Has Old Jacket

July 21, 2021/ Mark Remy
Old Runner Has Old Jacket

Nylon windbreaker not worn ironically, sources say.

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July 21, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Running gear, Jackets, Aging, Irony, Vintage
May 26, 2021

Study Finds Sole of Alphafly NEXT% Shoe Is ‘All Kinds of F***ed Up’

May 26, 2021/ Mark Remy
Study Finds Sole of Alphafly NEXT% Shoe Is ‘All Kinds of F***ed Up’

Report will appear in The Journal of Weird-Looking Shit.

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May 26, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Shoes, Running shoes, New gear, Nike
April 14, 2021

Online Running Store Actively Tries to Discourage Purchase of Short Shorts

April 14, 2021/ Mark Remy
Online Running Store Actively Tries to Discourage Purchase of Short Shorts

Automated message gently suggests other options.

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April 14, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Shorts, New gear, Shopping
April 05, 2021

Running Store Employee Still Laughing About Guy Who Came In Looking For Shoes Under $50

April 05, 2021/ Mark Remy
Running Store Employee Still Laughing About Guy Who Came In Looking For Shoes Under $50

Customer leaves without making purchase.

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April 05, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Running shoes, Specialty running stores, Running gear, Laughter
February 10, 2021

Owner of 7 Running Jackets ‘Just Looking’ at Running Jackets

February 10, 2021/ Mark Remy
Owner of 7 Running Jackets ‘Just Looking’ at Running Jackets

Local runner notes that garment on screen isn’t technically a running jacket.

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February 10, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Jackets, Running gear, Consumerism, Rationalization
January 25, 2021

'Baby’s First Strava' Aimed at Social-Minded, Data-Loving Infants

January 25, 2021/ Mark Remy
'Baby’s First Strava' Aimed at Social-Minded, Data-Loving Infants

“It’s kudos for kiddos,” says a company spokesman.

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January 25, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Strava, Babies, Data, Bar charts
November 11, 2020

I Found the Best Jogging Stroller Under $200, and I Will Take This Information to My Grave

November 11, 2020/ Mark Remy
I Found the Best Jogging Stroller Under $200, and I Will Take This Information to My Grave

This model delivers the most bang for your stroller buck, and I will die before I tell you what it is.

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November 11, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Jogging strollers, Grave, Secrets, Deals, Running gear
October 14, 2020

Latest Garmin Watch Features Pre-Broken Strap

October 14, 2020/ Mark Remy
Latest Garmin Watch Features Pre-Broken Strap

Company says innovation will save customers time, anxiety.

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October 14, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Watches, Garmin
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