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October 10, 2022

German Man Seeking Lost Chicago Marathon Medal 'Really Creeping People Out,' Sources Say

October 10, 2022/ Mark Remy
German Man Seeking Lost Chicago Marathon Medal 'Really Creeping People Out,' Sources Say

“I was, like, holy shit.”

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October 10, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Medals, Chicago Marathon, Germany, I Hate These Guys
October 07, 2022

9 SEO-Friendly Tips for Running the Chicago Marathon

October 07, 2022/ Mark Remy
9 SEO-Friendly Tips for Running the Chicago Marathon

Use this insider info for your best Chicago Marathon ever.

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October 07, 2022/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Real, News
Chicago Marathon, Motivation, Marathons
October 05, 2022

With Marathon Just Days Away, Nothing Can Stop Highly Trained Runner Now Except Minor Cold, Sprained Ankle, or Any of a Dozen Other Common Chance Occurrences

October 05, 2022/ Mark Remy
With Marathon Just Days Away, Nothing Can Stop Highly Trained Runner Now Except Minor Cold, Sprained Ankle, or Any of a Dozen Other Common Chance Occurrences

“The hay is in the barn,” says local woman.

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October 05, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Marathons, Taper, Injuries, Sickness
October 03, 2022

NYC Marathon Lottery Winners to Get Choice of 1 Mile Per Year Over 26 Years or One-Time Payout of 26 Miles

October 03, 2022/ Mark Remy
NYC Marathon Lottery Winners to Get Choice of 1 Mile Per Year Over 26 Years or One-Time Payout of 26 Miles

It’s uncertain whether other World Marathon Majors events will follow suit.

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October 03, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
New York City Marathon, Lottery, Choices
September 30, 2022

Dumb Runner Illustrated #64: 'Play'

September 30, 2022/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #64: 'Play'

“MAKE-BELIEVE STREETS ARE MADE FOR TOY CARS!”

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September 30, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Comics, Children, Motorists, Pedestrian safety, Parenthood, Rage
September 25, 2022

Cocky Kipchoge Pauses Halfway Through Berlin Marathon for Haircut

September 25, 2022/ Mark Remy
Cocky Kipchoge Pauses Halfway Through Berlin Marathon for Haircut

Defending champ skips shampoo and rinse.

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September 25, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Berlin Marathon, Haircut, Eliud Kipchoge, Tortoise, Hare
September 23, 2022

19 Useful German Phrases for Runners Doing the Berlin Marathon

September 23, 2022/ Mark Remy
19 Useful German Phrases for Runners Doing the Berlin Marathon

Sprechen sie Kipchoge?

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September 23, 2022/ Mark Remy/
Real, News
Berlin Marathon, Germany, Foreign language, Useful phrases, Translation
September 21, 2022

Driver Who Broke Runner’s Spine in Three Places Praised for Waiting Around Until Help Arrived

September 21, 2022/ Mark Remy
Driver Who Broke Runner’s Spine in Three Places Praised for Waiting Around Until Help Arrived

Police, local reporters applaud motorist for “remaining on the scene.”

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September 21, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Motorists, Pedestrian safety, Praise, Media, Police
September 19, 2022

Man Spends Final 8 Miles of Marathon Regretting Every Decision That Led to Final 8 Miles of Marathon

September 19, 2022/ Mark Remy
Man Spends Final 8 Miles of Marathon Regretting Every Decision That Led to Final 8 Miles of Marathon

Every step is a painful reminder of runner’s folly.

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September 19, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Marathons, Regret, Pain, Why
September 16, 2022

Dumb Runner Illustrated #63: 'Denial'

September 16, 2022/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #63: 'Denial'

He can quit anytime he wants!

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September 16, 2022/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Comics, Marathons, Addiction, Relationships, Denial, Early bird
September 12, 2022

Local Man Used to Run, But Then, You Know, His Knees

September 12, 2022/ Mark Remy
Local Man Used to Run, But Then, You Know, His Knees

Septuagenarian gestures vaguely in direction of joints.

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September 12, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Jogging, Former runners, Knees
September 07, 2022

Local Woman Crosses ‘Develop Lasting Love of Running That Will Yield Lifetime of Mental, Physical, and Emotional Benefits’ Off Her Bucket List

September 07, 2022/ Mark Remy
Local Woman Crosses ‘Develop Lasting Love of Running That Will Yield Lifetime of Mental, Physical, and Emotional Benefits’ Off Her Bucket List

Birthday prompts 30-year-old to “go for it.”

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September 07, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Bucket List, Love, Goals
September 02, 2022

Dumb Runner Illustrated #62: 'Disco'

September 02, 2022/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #62: 'Disco'

Do the hustle.

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September 02, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Comics, Hydration, Marketing, Brand ambassador, Money
August 31, 2022

Local Runner Snags Ultra-Rare 'Runner's World Number 1' at Yard Sale

August 31, 2022/ Mark Remy
Local Runner Snags Ultra-Rare 'Runner's World Number 1'  at Yard Sale

Highly prized issue dates from 1886, may be worth thousands.

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August 31, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Runner's World, Vintage, Publishing
August 25, 2022

Dumb Runner Illustrated #61: 'Menu'

August 25, 2022/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #61: 'Menu'

They had reservations… but came anyway.

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August 25, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Nutrition, Satire
Comics, Restaurant, Dining out, GU, Bagels, Server, Gatorade, Very good sir
August 24, 2022

‘Mommy Is a Better Parent When She Has a Chance to Go Running,’ Woman Tells Children in Thinly Veiled Threat

August 24, 2022/ Mark Remy
‘Mommy Is a Better Parent When She Has a Chance to Go Running,’ Woman Tells Children in Thinly Veiled Threat

Implication is clear, sources say, to kids and to husband.

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August 24, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News
Parenthood, Mental health, Children, Kids, Implicit threats
August 22, 2022

Embarrassed Runner Thought Everyone at Marathon Would Be Wearing a Costume

August 22, 2022/ Mark Remy
Embarrassed Runner Thought Everyone at Marathon Would Be Wearing a Costume

Whimsical SpongeBob facade hides face of “mortified” local runner.

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August 22, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Marathons, Costumes, SpongeBob SquarePants, Embarrassment
August 11, 2022

Dumb Runner Illustrated #60: 'Potty'

August 11, 2022/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #60: 'Potty'

More like portal potty, am I right?

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August 11, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Comics, Porta potty, Hallucinogens, GU, Lions, Witches, Wardrobes
August 08, 2022

Most Bodies That Local Jogger Sees AREN'T Dead, Upbeat Therapist Tells Local Jogger

August 08, 2022/ Mark Remy
Most Bodies That Local Jogger Sees AREN'T Dead, Upbeat Therapist Tells Local Jogger

Psychologist tries to put trauma in perspective.

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August 08, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Dead body, Joggers, Therapy, Trauma, Perspective
August 03, 2022

Good Samaritan Shoots Pistol-Wielding Man at Track Meet

August 03, 2022/ Mark Remy
Good Samaritan Shoots Pistol-Wielding Man at Track Meet

Police laud spectator’s quick thinking.

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August 03, 2022/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Guns, Track meets, Starter pistol, Carry
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