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November 11, 2019

Nike Publicist Prepares for Another Awesome Week at Work

November 11, 2019/ Mark Remy
Nike Publicist Prepares for Another Awesome Week at Work

At sports gear giant’s global headquarters, assistant VP ready to face the day.

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November 11, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Nike, News, Public relations, Crisis management
November 07, 2019

NYC Marathon Volunteer Takes Final Ton of Discarded Clothing to Drop Box

November 07, 2019/ Mark Remy
NYC Marathon Volunteer Takes Final Ton of Discarded Clothing to Drop Box

Woman opts to avoid dealing with “zoo” at Goodwill store.

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November 07, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
New York City Marathon, Donation, Discarded clothing, Charity
November 04, 2019

For Runner, Tinted Windows Turn Routine Street Crossing Into Thrilling Game of Chance

November 04, 2019/ Mark Remy
For Runner, Tinted Windows Turn Routine Street Crossing Into Thrilling Game of Chance

Motorist’s intent shrouded in mystery.

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November 04, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Real, News
Motorists, Traffic, Safety, Tinted windows
October 30, 2019

Wow! Check Out These 6 Celebs Who Won't Be Running the 2019 NYC Marathon

October 30, 2019/ Mark Remy
Wow! Check Out These 6 Celebs Who Won't Be Running the 2019 NYC Marathon

You might see some A-listers in this year’s field—but these six won’t be among them!

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October 30, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
New York City Marathon, Celebrities, 2019
October 30, 2019

Subway Rat Sees Shadow, Meaning Good Weekend Weather for NYC Marathoners

October 30, 2019/ Mark Remy
Subway Rat Sees Shadow, Meaning Good Weekend Weather for NYC Marathoners

Runners welcome good news ahead of Sunday’s race.

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October 30, 2019/ Mark Remy/
New York City Marathon, Subway, Rats, Shadows
October 21, 2019

Runner’s High Can’t Come Soon Enough for Marathoner Erupting From Every Orifice

October 21, 2019/ Mark Remy
Runner’s High Can’t Come Soon Enough for Marathoner Erupting From Every Orifice

“Any time now,” thinks man wracked by severe gastrointestinal distress.

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October 21, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Marathons, Runner's high, Endorphins, Spewing
October 16, 2019

Kipchoge Debates Buying Race Photos vs. Just Sharing Watermarked Versions

October 16, 2019/ Mark Remy
Kipchoge Debates Buying Race Photos vs. Just Sharing Watermarked Versions

Days after historic sub-2:00 performance, world champion weighs expenditure.

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October 16, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
INEOS, Sub-2:00, Eliud Kipchoge, MarathonFoto, Race photos
October 14, 2019

Even Brigid Kosgei Skeptical of Brigid Kosgei’s Marathon World Record

October 14, 2019/ Mark Remy
Even Brigid Kosgei Skeptical of Brigid Kosgei’s Marathon World Record

“It’s so hard anymore to know what’s legit and what isn’t,” says Kenyan runner.

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October 14, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Brigid Kosgei, Chicago Marathon, World Record, Marathons, Women's running, Federico Rosa
October 13, 2019

After 1:59 Marathon, Sales Skyrocket for Whatever It Is That INEOS Sells

October 13, 2019/ Mark Remy
After 1:59 Marathon, Sales Skyrocket for Whatever It Is That INEOS Sells

Title sponsorship of 1:59 marathon event yields immediate dividends.

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October 13, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
INEOS, Marathons, Sub-2:00, Eliud Kipchoge, Marketing
October 12, 2019

Course for INEOS 1:59 Challenge Was Short, Says Sheepish Race Director

October 12, 2019/ Mark Remy
Course for INEOS 1:59 Challenge Was Short, Says Sheepish Race Director

Organizers offer Kipchoge free entry in next year’s event.

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October 12, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
INEOS, Marathons, Eliud Kipchoge, Sub-2:00, Race director
October 09, 2019

9 Running Myths—Busted!

October 09, 2019/ Mark Remy
9 Running Myths—Busted!

You’ve heard these old chestnuts a thousand times. Don’t believe them.

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October 09, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News
Myths, Busted
October 08, 2019

5 Ways to Make Your Run More OH MY GOD WHAT ARE WE DOING HOW CAN WE KEEP PRETENDING LIKE EVERYTHING IS OK WE’RE ALL IN A LIVING NIGHTMARE

October 08, 2019/ Mark Remy
5 Ways to Make Your Run More OH MY GOD WHAT ARE WE DOING HOW CAN WE KEEP PRETENDING LIKE EVERYTHING IS OK WE’RE ALL IN A LIVING NIGHTMARE

Years in the making, emotional collapse occurs midway through headline.

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October 08, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Real, News
Politics, News, Real, Emotional collapse
October 07, 2019

Salazar Appears at World Championships as Literal Cloud

October 07, 2019/ Mark Remy
Salazar Appears at World Championships as Literal Cloud

Floating visage overshadows final day of event.

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October 07, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Alberto Salazar, World Championships, Doping, Clouds
October 03, 2019

‘He Won’t Get Far Without This,’ Oregon Project Lab Tech Says After Subject Escapes

October 03, 2019/ Mark Remy
‘He Won’t Get Far Without This,’ Oregon Project Lab Tech Says After Subject Escapes

“I want him alive,” Nike scientist tells security staff.

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October 03, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire
Oregon Project, Nike, Alberto Salazar, Escape
October 02, 2019

Runner's World Editors Brainstorm Ways to Add Affiliate Links to Article on Salazar Doping Ban

October 02, 2019/ Mark Remy
Runner's World Editors Brainstorm Ways to Add Affiliate Links to Article on Salazar Doping Ban

Breaking news story presents a challenge.

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October 02, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Salazar, Doping, Runner's World, Affiliate links
October 02, 2019

Nike Oregon Project Introduces New Coach

October 02, 2019/ Mark Remy
Nike Oregon Project Introduces New Coach

With Salazar’s future in question, a fresh face emerges.

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October 02, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Alberto Salazar, Umberto Santiago, Nike, Oregon Project, Doping
October 01, 2019

Rupp Already Regretting Week-Old Tattoo

October 01, 2019/ Mark Remy
Rupp Already Regretting Week-Old Tattoo

“I knew I should have gone with the Celtic cross,” says Nike runner.

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October 01, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Alberto Salazar, Galen Rupp, Tattoos, Regret, Nike, Doping
September 30, 2019

IAAF Says Sun Will Host 2020 World Championships

September 30, 2019/ Mark Remy
IAAF Says Sun Will Host 2020 World Championships

Competition on giant ball of fiery gas will be “out of this world,” governing body says.

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September 30, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
IAAF, World Championships, Heat, Space travel
September 30, 2019

Dog Opts Not to Alert Owner to Dead Body in Brush This Time

September 30, 2019/ Mark Remy
Dog Opts Not to Alert Owner to Dead Body in Brush This Time

Four-year-old canine decides to “let this one slide.”

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September 30, 2019/ Mark Remy/
News
Dogs, Dead body, Trail running, Calculated decisions
September 23, 2019

New App Will Automatically Detect Pedestrian Collisions, Pay Nominal Fine

September 23, 2019/ Mark Remy
New App Will Automatically Detect Pedestrian Collisions, Pay Nominal Fine

Service will “streamline” process for motorists, victims, and police.

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September 23, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Motorists, Traffic, Distraction, Smartphone
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