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February 10, 2020

‘Gear Makers Have Always Embraced Innovation,’ Adidas Rep Says of New Enchanted Shoe That Grants Wearer the Power of Flight

February 10, 2020/ Mark Remy
 ‘Gear Makers Have Always Embraced Innovation,’ Adidas Rep Says of New Enchanted Shoe That Grants Wearer the Power of Flight

Pixie Flyte gives runners unfair advantage, critics say.

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February 10, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Nike, Vaporfly, Innovation, Flight, Disingenuous arguments
January 29, 2020

Baggy Shorts Conceal Penis, Scrotum

January 29, 2020/ Mark Remy
Baggy Shorts Conceal Penis, Scrotum

Man uses sartorial sleight of hand to hide bulge.

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January 29, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Gear
Tights, Penis, Scrotum, Baggy shorts, Sleight of hand
January 16, 2020

Nike Exec: Vaporfly Shoes ‘Totally Fair, Assuming Everyone Else Is Also Wearing Vaporfly Shoes’

January 16, 2020/ Mark Remy
Nike Exec: Vaporfly Shoes ‘Totally Fair, Assuming Everyone Else Is Also Wearing Vaporfly Shoes’

Company rep says universal adoption will level playing field.

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January 16, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Nike, Vaporfly, Technology run amok, Eliud Kipchoge, Shoes, Fairness
December 16, 2019

Running Store Has This One Weird Brand of Shoe You’ve Never Heard of Before

December 16, 2019/ Mark Remy
Running Store Has This One Weird Brand of Shoe You’ve Never Heard of Before

Customers speculate on product’s country of origin.

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December 16, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Running shoes, Weird, Specialty running stores, Brands
November 29, 2019

The 2019 Dumb Runner Holiday Gift Guide

November 29, 2019/ Mark Remy
The 2019 Dumb Runner Holiday Gift Guide

Nine unique ideas for the fun-loving runner on your list, from just $5.

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November 29, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Gifts, Gear
Gift for runners, Holiday gifts, Gift guide, Books
November 05, 2019

Critics Say New Balance 'DAD/&' Shoe Gives Some Middle-Aged Fathers Unfair Advantage

November 05, 2019/ Mark Remy
Critics Say New Balance 'DAD/&' Shoe Gives Some Middle-Aged Fathers Unfair Advantage

Amp™ technology boosts “dad task” performance—for a price.

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November 05, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Running shoes, Nike, New Balance, Dads, White leather
September 25, 2019

New Trail Shoes Most Stable Thing in Local Man’s Life

September 25, 2019/ Mark Remy
New Trail Shoes Most Stable Thing in Local Man’s Life

Itinerant temp worker happy with purchase.

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September 25, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Stability, Running shoes, Trail run
September 16, 2019

‘Just Put Some Gel in the Heel or Some Shit,’ Harried Shoe Company Exec Barks at Design Team

September 16, 2019/ Mark Remy
‘Just Put Some Gel in the Heel or Some Shit,’ Harried Shoe Company Exec Barks at Design Team

CEO loses patience during marathon meeting.

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September 16, 2019/ Mark Remy/
September 09, 2019

NATHAN Sports Launches Line of Formal Hydration Vests

September 09, 2019/ Mark Remy
NATHAN Sports Launches Line of Formal Hydration Vests

Nine 2 Five® collection aims to keep office workers hydrated.

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September 09, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Hydration, Nathan Sports, Vest, New gear
August 28, 2019

Tracksmith Introduces Line of 'Fun, Affordable' Casual Wear

August 28, 2019/ Mark Remy
Tracksmith Introduces Line of 'Fun, Affordable' Casual Wear

New NeonZ™ collection features eye-catching colors, $12 tees.

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August 28, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Running gear, Tracksmith, Shirts, Fun
August 21, 2019

Ask Dr. Dumb: Robot Shorts!

August 21, 2019/ Mark Remy
Ask Dr. Dumb: Robot Shorts!

A new “exosuit” for the hips and thighs can boost endurance. Is it right for you?

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August 21, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Gear
Robot, Exosuit, Exoskeleton, Research, Harvard, Technology run amok, Ask Dr. Dumb
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
June 26, 2019

Little Headbands Can Boost Cuteness in Mice, Researchers Say

June 26, 2019/ Mark Remy
Little Headbands Can Boost Cuteness in Mice, Researchers Say

Findings may not apply to humans, authors warn.

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June 26, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire
Research, Studies, Mice, Headbands, Cuteness
June 24, 2019

Institute for Juvenile Humor Launches ‘Boner-Conducting Headphone’ Project

June 24, 2019/ Mark Remy
Institute for Juvenile Humor Launches ‘Boner-Conducting Headphone’ Project

An unlikely group plans to enter tight market.

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June 24, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Gear
New gear, Headphones, Tumescence, Electronics
May 10, 2019

Get Dumb Runner's FREE Shoe Size Tool!

May 10, 2019/ Mark Remy
Get Dumb Runner's FREE Shoe Size Tool!

Not sure what size you need? You aren’t alone.

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May 10, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Running shoes, Shoe size, Tools, Let Me Google That For You, 2D printing
May 06, 2019

'What If We Made a Whole Marathon Course Out of Foam?' Asks Totally Stoned Running Shoe Designer

May 06, 2019/ Mark Remy
'What If We Made a Whole Marathon Course Out of Foam?' Asks Totally Stoned Running Shoe Designer

Weekend cannabis session yields a mind-blowing idea.

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May 06, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Cannabis, Marijuana, Carbon fiber, Running shoes, Innovation, Totally stoned
May 01, 2019

BOB Rolls Out New Line of Budget Jogging Strollers

May 01, 2019/ Mark Remy
BOB Rolls Out New Line of Budget Jogging Strollers

Aimed at value-minded customers, “BOB Basics” models start at $49.

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May 01, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
BOB, Jogging strollers, Budget, No frills
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
December 17, 2018

2019 Boston Marathon Fancy Hat Unveiled

December 17, 2018/ Mark Remy
2019 Boston Marathon Fancy Hat Unveiled

For next year’s race, commemorative fancy headwear is teal with white accents.

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December 17, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Boston Marathon, Fancy Hat, Official merchandise
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