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August 05, 2021

In Latest Tokyo Olympics Scandal, Marathon Runs Out of Size Medium Finisher Shirts

August 05, 2021/ Mark Remy
In Latest Tokyo Olympics Scandal, Marathon Runs Out of Size Medium Finisher Shirts

“We’re all mediums!” complains one runner.

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August 05, 2021/ Mark Remy/
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
December 21, 2020

Slow Runner Has Fast Shoes

December 21, 2020/ Mark Remy
Slow Runner Has Fast Shoes

Local man hopes $250 footwear will lead to record times.

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December 21, 2020/ Mark Remy/
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
September 23, 2020

‘Sure Is Good For Running,’ Writes Shoe Reviewer Who Has Just Stopped Caring

September 23, 2020/ Mark Remy
‘Sure Is Good For Running,’ Writes Shoe Reviewer Who Has Just Stopped Caring

Longtime gear editor “blows a fuse.”

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September 23, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Shoes, Running shoes, Reviews, Running gear, Media
August 28, 2020

Neck Gaiter Brand BUFF® Enters Condom Market

August 28, 2020/ Mark Remy
Neck Gaiter Brand BUFF® Enters Condom Market

Company calls new design “breathable, comfortable, and incredibly versatile.”

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August 28, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Neck gaiters, Buffs, Sex, Condoms, New gear
August 13, 2020

Local Runner Wishes He Hadn't Burned All His Neck Gaiters

August 13, 2020/ Mark Remy
Local Runner Wishes He Hadn't Burned All His Neck Gaiters

Fabric accessories may make effective face masks, man learns too late.

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August 13, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Buffs, Neck gaiters, Covid 19, Coronavirus, Research, Regret, Fire
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, 2020

Local Runner Has Adorable Little Drink Belt With Cute Little Drink Bottles

July 29, 2020/ Mark Remy
Local Runner Has Adorable Little Drink Belt With Cute Little Drink Bottles

“It’s so cute,” says a source.

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July 29, 2020/ Mark Remy/
May 26, 2020

Editorial Wizard Transforms Ad Into Article With Addition of Byline

May 26, 2020/ Mark Remy
Editorial Wizard Transforms Ad Into Article With Addition of Byline

Modern-day sorcerer conjures up appearance of objectivity with a few keystrokes.

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May 26, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Ads, Running gear, Editorial inegrity, Wizardry, Alchemy, Ethics
March 31, 2020

New Nike ZoomX Vapormask 4% Faster Than Other Face Masks

March 31, 2020/ Mark Remy
New Nike ZoomX Vapormask 4% Faster Than Other Face Masks

Company calls newest innovation a game-changer.

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March 31, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Nike, Covid 19, Coronavirus, Face mask, Vaporfly
March 25, 2020

Shoes Break In New Runner

March 25, 2020/ Mark Remy
Shoes Break In New Runner

For local man, period of adjustment is off to a painful start.

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March 25, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
New gear, Running shoes, Shoes, Breaking in
March 02, 2020

Saucony Cancels Update of Covid 18 Shoe

March 02, 2020/ Mark Remy
Saucony Cancels Update of Covid 18 Shoe

Current version “cannot be improved upon,” shoemaker abruptly decides.

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March 02, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Gear
Public health, Saucony, Covid 19, Updates, Shoes
February 12, 2020

Compression Gear the Closest Local Runner Ever Gets to Being Hugged

February 12, 2020/ Mark Remy
Compression Gear the Closest Local Runner Ever Gets to Being Hugged

Lonely man finds solace in tight-fitting apparel.

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February 12, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Gear, Satire
Compression gear, Loneliness, Hugs, Running gear
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