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June 04, 2020

As Nation Convulses in Fury and Anguish, Teetering on Brink of Race War and Totalitarianism, Man Tells Runner’s World to Stick to Running

June 04, 2020/ Mark Remy
As Nation Convulses in Fury and Anguish, Teetering on Brink of Race War and Totalitarianism, Man Tells Runner’s World</em> to Stick to Running

Reader annoyed by article suggesting people consider doing something.

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June 04, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Real
Runner's World, Chaos, Editorial, Annoyance, Anger, Looming race war
June 03, 2020

Instead of Writing Something Funny, I Made a Pirate Ship With My 7-Year-Old

June 03, 2020/ Mark Remy
Instead of Writing Something Funny, I Made a Pirate Ship With My 7-Year-Old

Oh, and also a cool-looking cardboard sword.

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June 03, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Real, News
Stress, News
June 01, 2020

Man Cleaning Theragun Accidentally Massages Self in Thigh

June 01, 2020/ Mark Remy
Man Cleaning Theragun Accidentally Massages Self in Thigh

Alcohol was a factor, sources say.

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June 01, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Safety, Theragun control, Massage, Accidents, Recovery
May 28, 2020

No One Has Heart to Tell Dog That Race Not Happening This Year

May 28, 2020/ Mark Remy
No One Has Heart to Tell Dog That Race Not Happening This Year

Spencer, a favorite of runners and spectators alike, remains in the dark.

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May 28, 2020/ Mark Remy/
May 28, 2020

Man Wishes He’d Listened to Strange Woman Who Leapt From Shadows Back in February and Urged Him Not to Preorder 2020 Boston Jacket

May 28, 2020/ Mark Remy
Man Wishes He’d Listened to Strange Woman Who Leapt From Shadows Back in February and Urged Him Not to Preorder 2020 Boston Jacket

“Looking back now, of course, she was right,” says local runner.

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May 28, 2020/ Mark Remy/
May 27, 2020

Man Has That Weird Dream Again Where He Runs Marathon Without Incident on Scheduled Date and Everything Is Fine

May 27, 2020/ Mark Remy
Man Has That Weird Dream Again Where He Runs Marathon Without Incident on Scheduled Date and Everything Is Fine

“So bizarre,” runner says upon waking.

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May 27, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Dreams, Marathons, Surreal, Coronavirus, COVID-19
May 20, 2020

Group of 7 Adult Runners Apparently All Live Together, Which Must Be Cool

May 20, 2020/ Mark Remy
Group of 7 Adult Runners Apparently All Live Together, Which Must Be Cool

“What other explanation could there be?” asks witness.

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May 20, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Real, Satire, News, Training
Coronavirus, COVID-19, Social distancing, Running club, Group runs, Selfish
May 18, 2020

Dirty Running Shorts Enter 9th Week in Dark Gym Locker

May 18, 2020/ Mark Remy
Dirty Running Shorts Enter 9th Week in Dark Gym Locker

Funky athletic wear left in a moist, balled-up heap.

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May 18, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Shorts, Gym, Funk, Stink, Smell
May 16, 2020

Thinking About Coronavirus Can Transmit It to Others, Says New Study, So You May Have Infected Someone Just by Reading This

May 16, 2020/ Mark Remy
Thinking About Coronavirus Can Transmit It to Others, Says New Study, So You May Have Infected Someone Just by Reading This

Head masks, or “hats,” might help, researchers say.

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May 16, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Coronavirus, COVID-19, Research, Hopelessness
May 15, 2020

Spartan Race Series Adds New ‘EXTREME VENTILATOR’ Obstacle

May 15, 2020/ Mark Remy
Spartan Race Series Adds New ‘EXTREME VENTILATOR’ Obstacle

“Devilish” challenge will debut at recently announced June event.

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May 15, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Spartan, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Ventilator, Myopia
May 14, 2020

Wisconsin Running Club Celebrates Return to Complacency

May 14, 2020/ Mark Remy
Wisconsin Running Club Celebrates Return to Complacency

Runners embrace state’s premature reopening—and each other.

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May 14, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Running club, Group runs, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Complacency, Myopia
May 13, 2020

CDC Recommends Face Masks Whenever Somebody Lets One Rip

May 13, 2020/ Mark Remy
CDC Recommends Face Masks Whenever Somebody Lets One Rip

Modern farts pack an olfactory punch unknown to previous generations, health agency says.

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May 13, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Face masks, CDC, Public health, Fart, Flatulence, Air quality
May 13, 2020

Out-of-Shape Kipchoge Balloons to 122 Pounds

May 13, 2020/ Mark Remy
Out-of-Shape Kipchoge Balloons to 122 Pounds

Marathon world record holder has “really let himself go,” sources say.

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May 13, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Satire, News
Eliud Kipchoge, Weight, Fitness
May 11, 2020

Man Misses Time When He Could Just Pick Up Phone, Plan Long Run With Friends, Then Bail at Last Minute

May 11, 2020/ Mark Remy
Man Misses Time When He Could Just Pick Up Phone, Plan Long Run With Friends, Then Bail at Last Minute

Unreliable local runner eager for a return to normal.

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May 11, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
COVID-19, Coronavirus, Group runs, Social distancing, Running partner, Bailing, Excuses
May 08, 2020

NYC Marathon: 2020 Race Will Go On, But Only For This One Guy From Brooklyn

May 08, 2020/ Mark Remy
NYC Marathon: 2020 Race Will Go On, But Only For This One Guy From Brooklyn

Ending weeks of speculation, organizers announce field size of one.

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May 08, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
New York City Marathon, Brooklyn, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Social distancing, Marathons
May 05, 2020

Report: F*** It, 3 Miles Fine For Today

May 05, 2020/ Mark Remy
Report: F*** It, 3 Miles Fine For Today

Study also concludes now not too early for a beer.

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May 05, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Coronavirus, COVID-19, Good enough, Coping mechanism, Beer, Mileage
May 03, 2020

Running Store Closures Leave Millions Unable to Get Fitted, Try Shoes on Before Ordering From Zappos

May 03, 2020/ Mark Remy
Running Store Closures Leave Millions Unable to Get Fitted, Try Shoes on Before Ordering From Zappos

“It’s such a pain,” says local runner.

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May 03, 2020/ Mark Remy/
Gear, News, Satire
Running stores, Gear, Shoes, Showrooming
May 01, 2020

INSPIRATIONAL: Crafty Runner Turns Finisher Medals Into Face Masks for Health Care Workers

May 01, 2020/ Mark Remy
INSPIRATIONAL: Crafty Runner Turns Finisher Medals Into Face Masks for Health Care Workers

Donation leaves staff at local hospital “speechless.”

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May 01, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Face masks, Medals, COVID-19, Coronavirus
April 28, 2020

Man Driving to Walmart for Doritos Disgusted With Selfish Person Out For a Run

April 28, 2020/ Mark Remy
Man Driving to Walmart for Doritos Disgusted With Selfish Person Out For a Run

“What the hell does she think she’s doing?” mutters motorist.

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April 28, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Coronavirus, COVID-19, Motorists, Salty snacks
April 27, 2020

Adorable Child Still Believes in Tooth Fairy, Unicorns, 2020 Fall Marathons

April 27, 2020/ Mark Remy
Adorable Child Still Believes in Tooth Fairy, Unicorns, 2020 Fall Marathons

Girl’s faith “cute” but also heartbreaking, says father.

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April 27, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News, Satire
Children, Childlike wonder, Unicorns, Tooth fairy, Marathons, Coronavirus, COVID-19
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