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June 09, 2021

Company Name a Real Misnomer, Local Runner Finds

June 09, 2021/ Mark Remy
Company Name a Real Misnomer, Local Runner Finds

“Nothing sweet about it,” says user of portable toilet.

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June 09, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Porta potty, Misnomer, Poop
June 03, 2021

Dumb Runner Illustrated #18: 'Sticker'

June 03, 2021/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #18: 'Sticker'

Sooner or later, your past will catch up to you.

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June 03, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Comics, Marathons, Police, Motorists, Stickers, 26.2, Misrepresentation
June 03, 2021

New CDC Guidelines Say Vaccinated Runners May Resume Blowing Snot on Whoever Happens to Be Nearby

June 03, 2021/ Mark Remy
New CDC Guidelines Say Vaccinated Runners May Resume Blowing Snot on Whoever Happens to Be Nearby

Federal agency OKs practice of “rapid nasal mucus dispersal.”

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June 03, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
COVID-19, Coronavirus, Snot, Science
June 02, 2021

Celebrate Global Running Day by Looking at These Pictures of People Running

June 02, 2021/ Mark Remy
Celebrate Global Running Day by Looking at These Pictures of People Running

They are really enjoying themselves.

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June 02, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Real
Global Running Day, Pictures of people running, Motivation
May 24, 2021

Longtime NYC Marathoner Excited for Return to In-Person Urinating on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

May 24, 2021/ Mark Remy
Longtime NYC Marathoner Excited for Return to In-Person Urinating on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

“There’s nothing like it,” says local runner.

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May 24, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Urine, New York City Marathon, Bridge
May 19, 2021

Marathon’s COVID Vaccine Requirement Just Like Nazi Germany, Says Man Who Doesn’t Know Anything About Anything

May 19, 2021/ Mark Remy
Marathon’s COVID Vaccine Requirement Just Like Nazi Germany, Says Man Who Doesn’t Know Anything About Anything

“I thought we lived in a Free Country,” dullard writes in Facebook comment.

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May 19, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Real, Satire
Vaccines, Marathons, Racing, COVID-19
May 17, 2021

‘I’m Sorry, Dave, I'm Afraid I Can’t Do That,’ Phone Tells Man Trying to Delete Strava

May 17, 2021/ Mark Remy
‘I’m Sorry, Dave, I'm Afraid I Can’t Do That,’ Phone Tells Man Trying to Delete Strava

Man’s name is Dave.

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May 17, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Smartphone, Strava, Data
May 12, 2021

In Final Inconsiderate Act, Heart Attack Victim Blocks Lane One

May 12, 2021/ Mark Remy
In Final Inconsiderate Act, Heart Attack Victim Blocks Lane One

Man forces other runners to go around him.

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May 12, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Track, Heart attack, Rude, Etiquette
May 10, 2021

Ask Dr. Dumb: Boston Marathon Qualifying Times

May 10, 2021/ Mark Remy
Ask Dr. Dumb: Boston Marathon Qualifying Times

The good doctor is back, and as helpful as ever.

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May 10, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Dr. Dumb, Boston Marathon, BQ
May 05, 2021

Thousands ‘Jog For Kevin’ to Raise Awareness for Kevin

May 05, 2021/ Mark Remy
Thousands ‘Jog For Kevin’ to Raise Awareness for Kevin

“Kevin is a great guy,” says organizer.

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May 05, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Jogging, Awareness, Kevin
April 29, 2021

Dumb Runner Illustrated #15: 'Data'

April 29, 2021/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #15: 'Data'

If you can’t track it, does it even matter?

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April 29, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Comics, Data, Strava, Lack of fun
April 28, 2021

Local Runner Removes Socks, Ruins Mood

April 28, 2021/ Mark Remy
Local Runner Removes Socks, Ruins Mood

Romantic interlude comes to abrupt halt.

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April 28, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Feet, Blisters, Toenails, Shock, Romance, Relationships, Couple
April 26, 2021

Local Runner Fears Lack of Talent and Discipline Will Dash His Olympic Dreams

April 26, 2021/ Mark Remy
Local Runner Fears Lack of Talent and Discipline Will Dash His Olympic Dreams

“I’ve been training so hard,” says man. “Well, I mean, not that hard. But still.”

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April 26, 2021/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
COVID-19, Coronavirus, Tokyo, Olympics, Talent
April 19, 2021

Grotesque Creature Is Half Runner, Half Cyclist

April 19, 2021/ Mark Remy
Grotesque Creature Is Half Runner, Half Cyclist

Freakish hybrid may be result of experiment gone awry, scientists say.

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April 19, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Cycling, Running, Freakish hybrid, Science
April 16, 2021

Dumb Runner Illustrated #14: 'Demons'

April 16, 2021/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #14: 'Demons'

What do you run in currently?

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April 16, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Comics, Shoe, Running stores, Demons
April 12, 2021

Makers of Trucks and SUVs Unveil Bold New ‘F*** Vulnerable Road Users’ Ad Campaign

April 12, 2021/ Mark Remy
Makers of Trucks and SUVs Unveil Bold New ‘F*** Vulnerable Road Users’ Ad Campaign

Trade group leans into inherent danger of oversized vehicles.

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April 12, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Trucks, SUVs, Motorists, Pedestrian safety, Cycling
April 07, 2021

So-Called 'Complete’ Running Book Doesn’t Mention Strava Even Once

April 07, 2021/ Mark Remy
So-Called 'Complete’ Running Book Doesn’t Mention Strava Even Once

“I can’t believe I paid six bucks for this thing,” says dissatisfied reader.

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April 07, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Books, Jokes, Jim Fixx
April 02, 2021

Dumb Runner Illustrated #13: 'Summit'

April 02, 2021/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #13: 'Summit'

Baker’s dozenth comic? Yes!

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April 02, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News
Comics, Climb, Hill, False summit
March 29, 2021

Yard Sign Apparently Doesn’t Apply to Runners Who Just Need 2 Lousy Minutes Behind a Bush

March 29, 2021/ Mark Remy
Yard Sign Apparently Doesn’t Apply to Runners Who Just Need 2 Lousy Minutes Behind a Bush

“So much for tolerance,” says man.

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March 29, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Yard signs, Tolerance, Poop, Emergencies
March 22, 2021

Boston Marathon Organizers Will Ask Spectators This Year to Get Shitfaced at Least 6 Feet Apart

March 22, 2021/ Mark Remy
Boston Marathon Organizers Will Ask Spectators This Year to Get Shitfaced at Least 6 Feet Apart

Social distancing guidelines part of event’s COVID protocols.

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March 22, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Elite runners, Boston Marathon, Elitist
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