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February 22, 2021

Local Runner Vows Not to Resume In-Person Racing Until He Can Convince Himself Through Contorted, Self-Serving Rationalizations That It's Safe

February 22, 2021/ Mark Remy
Local Runner Vows Not to Resume In-Person Racing Until He Can Convince Himself Through Contorted, Self-Serving Rationalizations That It's Safe

Man says he’ll rely on flawed logic and cherrypicked “facts” to make decision.

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February 22, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire, Real
COVID-19, Coronavirus, Cancelation
February 01, 2021

Organizers of Schrödinger Marathon Say 2021 Race Is Canceled and Still On

February 01, 2021/ Mark Remy
Organizers of Schrödinger Marathon Say 2021 Race Is Canceled and Still On

Runners struggle with apparent paradox.

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February 01, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Schrödinger, Cats, Paradox, Marathons, Cancelation, COVID-19, Coronavirus
December 28, 2020

INSPIRATIONAL: With All Her Races Canceled, She Abandoned Running and Took Up Cycling

December 28, 2020/ Mark Remy
INSPIRATIONAL: With All Her Races Canceled, She Abandoned Running and Took Up Cycling

“Even when things look bleak,” says former runner, “there’s always a way through.”

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December 28, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Race, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Cancelation, Cycl, Adaptation, Inspiration
September 14, 2020

Man’s Virtual Boston Marathon Just Like the Real Thing If the Real Thing Were a September Event Held in Kansas and Had One Participant Whose Name Was Gordon

September 14, 2020/ Mark Remy
Man’s Virtual Boston Marathon Just Like the Real Thing If the Real Thing Were a September Event Held in Kansas and Had One Participant Whose Name Was Gordon

“Always a thrill to run Boston,” says veteran marathoner.

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September 14, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Virtual race, Boston Marathon, Kansas, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Cancelation
September 08, 2020

Running Elder Tells Youngsters of Things Called ‘Marathons’

September 08, 2020/ Mark Remy
Running Elder Tells Youngsters of Things Called ‘Marathons’

Spellbound children hear tales of large, phlegm-filled gatherings.

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September 08, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Elders, History, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Cancelation
August 24, 2020

For First Time Ever, NYC Marathon Is Double-Canceled

August 24, 2020/ Mark Remy
For First Time Ever, NYC Marathon Is Double-Canceled

“It is not a decision that we took lightly,” say organizers.

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August 24, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
COVID-19, Coronavirus, Cancelation, New York City Marathon, Double
August 14, 2020

With Local Marathon Canceled, Residents Scramble to Find Something Else to Bitch About This Fall

August 14, 2020/ Mark Remy
With Local Marathon Canceled, Residents Scramble to Find Something Else to Bitch About This Fall

Couple seek some other outlet for resentment and anger.

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August 14, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Marathons, Cancelation, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Bitching, Moaning
July 21, 2020

Marine Corps Marathon Cancelation Shocks Local Imbecile

July 21, 2020/ Mark Remy
Marine Corps Marathon Cancelation Shocks Local Imbecile

Mouth-breathing runner “didn’t see this coming.”

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July 21, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Marine Corps Marathon, Cancelation, Coronavirus, COVID-19, News
July 14, 2020

Marine Corps Marathon 'Proceeding as Planned,' Says Race Director From Remote Jungle Compound

July 14, 2020/ Mark Remy
Marine Corps Marathon 'Proceeding as Planned,' Says Race Director From Remote Jungle Compound

“Are my methods unsound?” Kurtz wonders aloud.

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July 14, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Coronavirus, COVID-19, Kurtz, Marine Corps Marathon, Cancelation, Heart of Darkness, Apocalypse Now
July 13, 2020

Florida Governor Offers to Host Chicago Marathon

July 13, 2020/ Mark Remy
Florida Governor Offers to Host Chicago Marathon

Sunshine State is “the perfect place” for recently canceled event, says a coughing DeSantis.

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July 13, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Chicago Marathon, Florida, Fox News, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Cancelation, Marathons
July 10, 2020

Marine Corps Marathon Organizers Unveil Safety Plan for Grand Piano Plummeting From High Rise

July 10, 2020/ Mark Remy
Marine Corps Marathon Organizers Unveil Safety Plan for Grand Piano Plummeting From High Rise

Afternoon walk is “proceeding as planned,” they say.

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July 10, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Satire
Marine Corps Marathon, Cancelation, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Marathons, Race director, Cartoon violence, Tiny umbrella
July 07, 2020

Marine Corps Marathon ‘Proceeding as Planned’ as Asteroid Casts Shadow Over Entire Eastern Seaboard

July 07, 2020/ Mark Remy
Marine Corps Marathon ‘Proceeding as Planned’ as Asteroid Casts Shadow Over Entire Eastern Seaboard

Organizers “implementing safety measures” for October event.

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July 07, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Marine Corps Marathon, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Cancelation, Marathons, Asteroids, Extinction event
July 03, 2020

Every Running Event in the World Canceled Forever

July 03, 2020/ Mark Remy
Every Running Event in the World Canceled Forever

“You know what?” says global group of race directors. “Fuck it.”

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July 03, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Marathons, Cancelation, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Race director
June 22, 2020

Cowbells Aren’t Just for Marathons, Says Marketer Sitting on Warehouse Full of Unsold Product

June 22, 2020/ Mark Remy
Cowbells Aren’t Just for Marathons, Says Marketer Sitting on Warehouse Full of Unsold Product

Metallic noisemakers have any number of uses, insists nation’s largest manufacturer.

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June 22, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Cowbells, Blue Öyster Cult, Marathons, Cancelation, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Bruce Dickinson
March 13, 2020

Local Runner Can’t Believe Race Canceled Just Because of Fast-Spreading Global Health Emergency For Which Nation Is Woefully Unprepared

March 13, 2020/ Mark Remy
Local Runner Can’t Believe Race Canceled Just Because of Fast-Spreading Global Health Emergency For Which Nation Is Woefully Unprepared

“Oh come on!” says exasperated man.

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March 13, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
COVID-19, Coronavirus, Race, Cancelation, Perspective
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