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July 03, 2019

11 Ways to Make Your Next Run More Patriotic

July 03, 2019/ Mark Remy
11 Ways to Make Your Next Run More Patriotic

Are you, as a runner, patriotic enough? No, you are not.

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July 03, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News, Training
USA, Patriotism, Training, Flag
July 01, 2019

Bear Trapped by Western States Trail Closure Complains to Local Paper

July 01, 2019/ Mark Remy
Bear Trapped by Western States Trail Closure Complains to Local Paper

“There are thousands of miles of paved roads. Why can’t they run there?”

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July 01, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Bear, Wildlife, Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, Local paper
June 19, 2019

Woman a Little Too Pleased With Herself for Leaving Old Guy in Dust

June 19, 2019/ Mark Remy
Woman a Little Too Pleased With Herself for Leaving Old Guy in Dust

Mismatch in health, fitness is apparent even to casual observers.

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June 19, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Racing, Youth, Ravages of age, Passing
May 29, 2019

'This Isn't Clickbait,' Insists Writer of Clickbait

May 29, 2019/ Mark Remy
'This Isn't Clickbait,' Insists Writer of Clickbait

Man behind “All Cyclists Are Smug, Entitled Assholes” declares innocent intentions.

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May 29, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire, Real
Media, Clickbait, Disingenuous claims
May 25, 2019

Impish Nike Rep Appears in Hospital Room, Demands Sponsored Runner's Newborn

May 25, 2019/ Mark Remy
Impish Nike Rep Appears in Hospital Room, Demands Sponsored Runner's Newborn

“Have you forgotten our arrangement?” asks strange little man.

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May 25, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Nike, Faustian bargain, Imp, Gender equity, Fairytales
April 28, 2019

Farah Regrets Running London Marathon With Hand Weights

April 28, 2019/ Mark Remy
Farah Regrets Running London Marathon With Hand Weights

Fifth-place finisher calls decision ”foolish” in hindsight.

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April 28, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
London Marathon, Mo Farah, Hand weights, Regret, Racing, Eliud Kipchoge
April 16, 2019

Friends Worried About Wellesley Student Still Screaming at Road

April 16, 2019/ Mark Remy
Friends Worried About Wellesley Student Still Screaming at Road

Long after Boston Marathon finish, one spectator remains on course.

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April 16, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire
Boston Marathon, Wellesley, Scream Tunnel, Racing
April 14, 2019

Boston Marathoners Starting to Think Bus Driver Lost

April 14, 2019/ Mark Remy
Boston Marathoners Starting to Think Bus Driver Lost

Hopkinton nowhere in sight as passengers grow nervous.

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April 14, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Boston Marathon, Schoolbus, Hopkinton, Lost
April 08, 2019

Boston Marathon Forecast Calls for More Bullshit Weather

April 08, 2019/ Mark Remy
Boston Marathon Forecast Calls for More Bullshit Weather

“What, again?” says one runner. “Are you f***ing kidding me?”

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April 08, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Real, Satire
Weather, Boston Marathon, Bullshit, Forecast
April 07, 2019

Runner Relieved to Learn Motorist Who Hit Him Was Using Phone Hands-Free

April 07, 2019/ Mark Remy
Runner Relieved to Learn Motorist Who Hit Him Was Using Phone Hands-Free

Doctors say man may eventually regain use of legs.

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April 07, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Real
Motorists, Safety, Smartphone, Hospital, Science
April 03, 2019

3 Vendors Still Missing in Barkley Marathons 32,000-Acre Unmarked Race Expo

April 03, 2019/ Mark Remy
3 Vendors Still Missing in Barkley Marathons 32,000-Acre Unmarked Race Expo

Reps for GU, KT Tape, and The Stick last seen Saturday.

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April 03, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Barkley Marathons, Expo, Lost
April 01, 2019

Man Still Haunted by Last Friday's 4.93-Mile Run

April 01, 2019/ Mark Remy
Man Still Haunted by Last Friday's 4.93-Mile Run

“What the hell was I thinking?” runner asks self.

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April 01, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire
Round numbers, Mileage, Haunted, Training, Anal retentive
March 27, 2019

Running Bad For You, Declares American Council of Aunts, Uncles & Grandparents

March 27, 2019/ Mark Remy
Running Bad For You, Declares American Council of Aunts, Uncles & Grandparents

Ill effects range from ruined knees to heart attack, group says.

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March 27, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire
Running, Injuries, Heart attack, Advice, Seniors
March 16, 2019

Irish Jogger Finds Dead Leprechaun

March 16, 2019/ Mark Remy
Irish Jogger Finds Dead Leprechaun

Woman discovers “wee man” just before St. Patrick’s Day.

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March 16, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
St. Patrick's Day, Leprechaun, Joggers, Dead body
March 13, 2019

Baby Terrified

March 13, 2019/ Mark Remy
Baby Terrified

Local infant is immobilized and rocketed through alien landscape.

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March 13, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News, Training
Baby, Terror, Fear, Stroller, Trail running, Mother
March 10, 2019

'Sometimes It's Like You Have a Paywall Around Your Heart,' Girlfriend Tells Runner's World Editor

March 10, 2019/ Mark Remy
'Sometimes It's Like You Have a Paywall Around Your Heart,' Girlfriend Tells Runner's World Editor

Woman unsure she’ll ever earn unlimited access to partner’s inner self.

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March 10, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Runner's World, Paywall, Relationships, Current events, Premium content, Heartbreak, Love
February 20, 2019

Trail Runner Hospitalized After Becoming Overly Stoked

February 20, 2019/ Mark Remy
Trail Runner Hospitalized After Becoming Overly Stoked

California man is stable but unresponsive.

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February 20, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Stoked, Hospital, Safety, Trail running
February 03, 2019

Guest Opinion: If You're Running With Me and It's Freezing and We Get Lost, I Will Not Hesitate to Slice You Open Like a Tauntaun and Warm Myself on Your Steaming Intestines

February 03, 2019/ Mark Remy
Guest Opinion: If You're Running With Me and It's Freezing and We Get Lost, I Will Not Hesitate to Slice You Open Like a Tauntaun and Warm Myself on Your Steaming Intestines

Just so you know.

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February 03, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire, Training
Cold, Weather, Star Wars, Tauntauns, Survival, Opinion
January 18, 2019

RunnersWorld.com Homepage Just One Big Affiliate Link

January 18, 2019/ Mark Remy
RunnersWorld.com Homepage Just One Big Affiliate Link

Legacy media brand takes e-commerce to the next level.

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January 18, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Runner's World, Affiliate links, E-commerce, Sad
January 16, 2019

Sexually Awakened Jogger Discovers Own Body

January 16, 2019/ Mark Remy
Sexually Awakened Jogger Discovers Own Body

For local woman, post-workout routine takes a sensual turn.

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January 16, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Sexual liberation, Joggers, Discovery, Sensual pleasure
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