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October 30, 2018

NYC Marathon Runners Arrive Early to Acclimate to Smell

October 30, 2018/ Mark Remy
NYC Marathon Runners Arrive Early to Acclimate to Smell

Experts say “body needs time to adjust and recalibrate” to mélange of odors.

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October 30, 2018/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
New York City Marathon, Smell, Odor, I Love New York
October 24, 2018

Jerk Takes Three Bananas

October 24, 2018/ Mark Remy
Jerk Takes Three Bananas

Witnesses condemn “act of naked greed.”

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October 24, 2018/ Mark Remy/
News, Nutrition
Racing, Marathons, Banana, Greed, Selfish
October 17, 2018

Ask Dr. Dumb: What Runners Need to Know About Moose

October 17, 2018/ Mark Remy
Ask Dr. Dumb: What Runners Need to Know About Moose

“How to stop a charging moose” and other dumb tips from our in-house expert.

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October 17, 2018/ Mark Remy/
News, Real
Dr. Dumb, Moose
October 15, 2018

Race Director Holds Up Severed Head of Bandit as Warning to Others

October 15, 2018/ Mark Remy
Race Director Holds Up Severed Head of Bandit as Warning to Others

Frustration with unregistered runners reaches a boiling point.

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October 15, 2018/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Bandits, Race director, Entry fees
October 10, 2018

Yet More Terrible Jokes for Runners

October 10, 2018/ Mark Remy
Yet More Terrible Jokes for Runners

We apologize in advance for these 12 awful gags.

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October 10, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Motivation
Jokes, Terrible, Sorry
October 03, 2018

NYC Marathon Announces 'Virtual Race Apparel'

October 03, 2018/ Mark Remy
NYC Marathon Announces 'Virtual Race Apparel'

Digital downloads aimed at “virtual marathon” participants.

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October 03, 2018/ Mark Remy/
October 02, 2018

The Runner's Guide to Bar Fights

October 02, 2018/ Mark Remy
The Runner's Guide to Bar Fights

We hope you’ll never need these tips. But just in case…

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October 02, 2018/ Mark Remy/
September 30, 2018

No One Sure What Runner's World Going For With Latest Cover

September 30, 2018/ Mark Remy
No One Sure What Runner's World Going For With Latest Cover

With November issue, decades-old publication takes a cryptic turn.

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September 30, 2018/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Runner's World, Magazine covers, Magazines, Cats
September 24, 2018

7 Images of Rod Rosenstein's Face Photoshopped Onto Runners' Bodies That We're Publishing In a Desperate Attempt to Seem Relevant

September 24, 2018/ Mark Remy
7 Images of Rod Rosenstein's Face Photoshopped Onto Runners' Bodies That We're Publishing In a Desperate Attempt to Seem Relevant

Look, just click the link, OK?

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September 24, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Current events, Rod Rosentein, Desperation, Relevance, Clickbait
September 23, 2018

Kipchoge Still Waiting for Age-Group Award from Berlin Marathon

September 23, 2018/ Mark Remy
Kipchoge Still Waiting for Age-Group Award from Berlin Marathon

Trip to mailbox leads to disappointment—again.

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September 23, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Berlin Marathon, Eliud Kipchoge, Age group awards
September 16, 2018

If Kipchoge Had Run Just a Little Faster Each Mile He Could Have Broken 2 Hours, Says Guy You Work With

September 16, 2018/ Mark Remy
If Kipchoge Had Run Just a Little Faster Each Mile He Could Have Broken 2 Hours, Says Guy You Work With

Non-runner shares thoughts on Sunday’s 2:01:39 win at the Berlin Marathon.

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September 16, 2018/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Eliud Kipchoge, Marathons, Breaking2, Guy you work with
September 14, 2018

Kipchoge Volunteers to Lead 2:06 Pace Group at Berlin Marathon

September 14, 2018/ Mark Remy
Kipchoge Volunteers to Lead 2:06 Pace Group at Berlin Marathon

Reigning Olympic champ says he’ll carry pace sign, aim to run even splits.

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September 14, 2018/ Mark Remy/
September 10, 2018

The 7 Worst Dogs for Runners

September 10, 2018/ Mark Remy
The 7 Worst Dogs for Runners

Like to run? Steer clear of these guys.

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September 10, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire
Dogs, Worst
September 04, 2018

Wow! Check Out These 6 Celebs Who Won't Be Running the 2018 NYC Marathon

September 04, 2018/ Mark Remy
Wow! Check Out These 6 Celebs Who Won't Be Running the 2018 NYC Marathon

Number 4 will blow you away!

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September 04, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
New York City Marathon, Celebrities, 2018
August 27, 2018

Marathon Runner Considers Chasing Thieves, Does Quick Risk Analysis, Opts to Let Them Go

August 27, 2018/ Mark Remy
Marathon Runner Considers Chasing Thieves, Does Quick Risk Analysis, Opts to Let Them Go

“Why the f*** would I risk my life for something this low-stakes?”

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August 27, 2018/ Mark Remy/
August 08, 2018

Local Man Runs 100th Marathon But It Will Never Be Enough For Dad

August 08, 2018/ Mark Remy
Local Man Runs 100th Marathon But It Will Never Be Enough For Dad

Milestone barely registers with cold, distant patriarch.

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August 08, 2018/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Dads, Family, Love, Approval, Dysfunction
August 01, 2018

Report: Brow-Mopping at 32-Year High

August 01, 2018/ Mark Remy
Report: Brow-Mopping at 32-Year High

Citing brutal heat, scientists also note spike in holding cold beverages to forehead.

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August 01, 2018/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire, Training
Heat, Brow, Mops
July 24, 2018

Distracted Driver Swerves to Avoid Distracted Walker, Hits Distracted Runner

July 24, 2018/ Mark Remy
Distracted Driver Swerves to Avoid Distracted Walker, Hits Distracted Runner

Texting EMT crashes ambulance en route to accident.

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July 24, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Distraction, Motorists, Safety, Smartphone
July 11, 2018

Report: Old Lady, Like, Right in the Way

July 11, 2018/ Mark Remy
Report: Old Lady, Like, Right in the Way

Octogenarian is in middle of path for no discernible reason.

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July 11, 2018/ Mark Remy/
News, Training
Old lady, In the way, Training, Park
July 08, 2018

Woman Calls 911 to Report Suspicious Man Running

July 08, 2018/ Mark Remy
Woman Calls 911 to Report Suspicious  Man Running

“He looks pretty powerful,” anxious onlooker tells dispatcher.

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July 08, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
911, Racism
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