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March 07, 2024

ADORABLE! This Man Hasn’t Run a Marathon in Years But Believes He Could Finish One Tomorrow on ‘Muscle Memory’

March 07, 2024/ Mark Remy
ADORABLE! This Man Hasn’t Run a Marathon in Years But Believes He Could Finish One Tomorrow on ‘Muscle Memory’

Local runner not joking, sources say.

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March 07, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Marathons, Hubris, Training, Muscle memory, Bad ideas, Poor judgment
March 04, 2024

Report: Marathoner With Bloody Nipples at Mile 3 in For a Long Day

March 04, 2024/ Mark Remy
Report: Marathoner With Bloody Nipples at Mile 3 in For a Long Day

“Ouch,” says spectator.

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March 04, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Marathons, Bloody nipples, Chafing, Ouch, Slog
February 26, 2024

Debate Over Best Big-City Marathon Gets Ugly

February 26, 2024/ Mark Remy
Debate Over Best Big-City Marathon Gets Ugly

Alcohol-fueled discussion goes off the rails.

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February 26, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Bar fight, Marathons, Debate, Beer, Simmering rage
February 22, 2024

Dumb Runner Illustrated #99: 'Real'

February 22, 2024/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #99: 'Real'

If you nitpick, you’re a nitpicker.

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February 22, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Comics, Real runners, Small Talk
February 21, 2024

Mud Run Obstacle Consists of Guy Named Rodney Who Emerges From Muck to Belittle You

February 21, 2024/ Mark Remy
Mud Run Obstacle Consists of Guy Named Rodney Who Emerges From Muck to Belittle You

Psychological assault gives competition a new twist.

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February 21, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Mud runs, Rodney, Taunts, Psychology, Obstacles
February 19, 2024

Runner Complaining About Winter Weather Can’t Wait to Start Complaining About Summer Weather

February 19, 2024/ Mark Remy
Runner Complaining About Winter Weather Can’t Wait to Start Complaining About Summer Weather

Local man eager to switch things up.

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February 19, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Winter, Summer, Bad weather, Complaints, Bitching
February 14, 2024

Ask Dr. Dumb: Is My Finisher Medal a Lethal Weapon?

February 14, 2024/ Mark Remy
Ask Dr. Dumb: Is My Finisher Medal a Lethal Weapon?

If it looks like this? Maybe!

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February 14, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Real
Dr. Dumb, Medals, Marathons, Lethal Weapon
February 12, 2024

'I Didn't Watch the Super Bowl,' Local Runner Tells Anyone Who Will Listen

February 12, 2024/ Mark Remy
'I Didn't Watch the Super Bowl,' Local Runner Tells Anyone Who Will Listen

Man shares information with friends, coworkers, total strangers.

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February 12, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Socially awkward, Football, Big Game
February 09, 2024

Dumb Runner Illustrated #98: 'Shirt'

February 09, 2024/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #98: 'Shirt'

“Fine, I’ll take a medium.”

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February 09, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Gear, Satire
Comics, Marathons, Shirt, Environment, Waste, Expo
February 07, 2024

Local Man Has No Problem With Runner Lifestyle, But Dislikes How They Shove It Down Your Throat

February 07, 2024/ Mark Remy
Local Man Has No Problem With Runner Lifestyle, But Dislikes How They Shove It Down Your Throat

“I just don’t want to see it,” man says.

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February 07, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Runner lifestyle, Throats, Shoving
February 05, 2024

New K-9 Units Will Bring Cheaters Down in Real Time, Marathon Investigation Says

February 05, 2024/ Mark Remy
New K-9 Units Will Bring Cheaters Down in Real Time, Marathon Investigation Says

Dogs are trained to sniff out bandits and course cutters.

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February 05, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Marathon Investigator, Justice, Dogs, Cheating, Bite
February 02, 2024

Peacock Streaming Service Braces for 'Hundreds' of Viewers Ahead of Olympic Marathon Trials

February 02, 2024/ Mark Remy
Peacock Streaming Service Braces for 'Hundreds' of Viewers Ahead of Olympic Marathon Trials

Execs predict online audience will smash records for marathon coverage.

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February 02, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News
Olympic Marathon Trials, Elite runners, Olympics, Broadcasting, Niche audience
January 31, 2024

Trump Blasts U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials as ‘Politically Motivated’

January 31, 2024/ Mark Remy
Trump Blasts U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials as ‘Politically Motivated’

Former president excoriates non-existent judge.

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January 31, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Olympic Marathon Trials, Donald Trump, Mental health, Justice
January 29, 2024

Marathoner Still Not Sure Why Spectators Cheered So Loud for Him Specifically

January 29, 2024/ Mark Remy
Marathoner Still Not Sure Why Spectators Cheered So Loud for Him Specifically

Despite puzzlement, local man calls extra attention “nice.”

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January 29, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Marathons, Spectator, Sex, Nice
January 26, 2024

Dumb Runner Illustrated #97: 'Order'

January 26, 2024/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #97: 'Order'

This service is terrible.

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January 26, 2024/ Mark Remy/
Nutrition, News, Satire
Nutrition, Fast food, Hun, Long runs, Comics
January 22, 2024

SAD! This Senior Runner Was Stuck Like This for Hours, and Nobody Offered to Help

January 22, 2024/ Mark Remy
SAD! This Senior Runner Was Stuck Like This for Hours, and Nobody Offered to Help

Woman’s pleas for help are ignored.

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January 22, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Seniors, Good Samaritan, Stretching, Distraction
January 19, 2024

Dumb Runner Field Guide #5: How to Fall in Public

January 19, 2024/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Field Guide #5: How to Fall in Public

You’re fine!

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January 19, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Dumb Runner Field Guide, How To, Injuries, Pride, Embarrassment
January 16, 2024

Remember That Crappy Thing Fleet Feet Did? Fleet Feet Hopes You Don’t

January 16, 2024/ Mark Remy
Remember That Crappy Thing Fleet Feet Did? Fleet Feet Hopes You Don’t

Ignoring a problem won’t magically make it go away. Runners should know this.

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January 16, 2024/ Mark Remy/
Real, News
Fleet Feet, Social media, Attribution, Ethics
January 12, 2024

Dumb Runner Illustrated #96: 'Nowhere'

January 12, 2024/ Mark Remy
Dumb Runner Illustrated #96: 'Nowhere'

Next time, try one more blinky light.

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January 12, 2024/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Comics, Pedestrian safety, Motorists
January 10, 2024

Local Runner Thrilled for Friend Who Just Ran 1:40 Half-Marathon on ‘No Training’

January 10, 2024/ Mark Remy
Local Runner Thrilled for Friend Who Just Ran 1:40 Half-Marathon on ‘No Training’

“Good for you,” woman tells non-runner.

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January 10, 2024/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Half-marathon, Racing, Friends, Resentment
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