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August 19, 2019

Big Mr. Strong Guy Can’t Bench-Press His Way Out of This

August 19, 2019/ Mark Remy
Big Mr. Strong Guy Can’t Bench-Press His Way Out of This

Small tendon renders sculpted body useless.

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August 19, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Training, Satire, Injury prevention
Muscles, Injuries, Wincing, Pain
July 31, 2019

Runner's Prerace Anxiety Dreams Taking Weirdly Dark Turn

July 31, 2019/ Mark Remy
Runner's Prerace Anxiety Dreams Taking Weirdly Dark Turn

Man at a loss to explain freakish nocturnal grotesqueries.

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July 31, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Training
Prerace jitters, Dreams, Nocturnal grotesqueries, Racing, Nerves
July 17, 2019

Weekly Long Run Group a Roving Advertisement for Solo Running

July 17, 2019/ Mark Remy
Weekly Long Run Group a Roving Advertisement for Solo Running

Members “never look very happy,” witness says.

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July 17, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Training
Group runs, Solo running, Sad, Long runs
June 17, 2019

World's Social Media Users Eagerly Await Details of Man's Latest Run

June 17, 2019/ Mark Remy
World's Social Media Users Eagerly Await Details of Man's Latest Run

Millions toggle nonstop between Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, seeking news.

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June 17, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Training
Social media, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Strava
June 10, 2019

Personal Trainer Performs Emergency Core Work on Man in Distress

June 10, 2019/ Mark Remy
Personal Trainer Performs Emergency Core Work on Man in Distress

“I just acted on instinct. It was pure adrenaline.”

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June 10, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Training
Personal trainer, Superfoods, Core, Heart attack
May 20, 2019

Kipchoge Checks Out Amazon Reviews of '4 Months to a 2-Hour Marathon'

May 20, 2019/ Mark Remy
Kipchoge Checks Out Amazon Reviews of '4 Months to a 2-Hour Marathon'

Eyeing his second attempt at historic barrier, world record holder seeks an edge.

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May 20, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Training, Satire
Marathon, Eliud Kipchoge, 2 hour barrier, Running books
May 15, 2019

Study: Frolicking in Surf Burns More Calories Than Running

May 15, 2019/ Mark Remy
Study: Frolicking in Surf Burns More Calories Than Running

Frolickers also had “1,850% more fun,” researchers find.

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May 15, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Training
Research, Frolicking, Capering, Cavorting, Surf, Fun in the sun, Calorie burn
May 08, 2019

Report: This One of Those Gyms With Every TV Tuned to Fox News

May 08, 2019/ Mark Remy
Report: This One of Those Gyms With Every TV Tuned to Fox News

“Oh,” says woman. “OK.”

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May 08, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Training, Real
Fox News, TV, Gym, Politics
April 24, 2019

New Injury Guidelines Recommend Wincing, Clutching Source of Pain

April 24, 2019/ Mark Remy
New Injury Guidelines Recommend Wincing, Clutching Source of Pain

Move reverses decades’ worth of traditional advice.

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April 24, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Training, Injury prevention
Injuries, Training, Pain
March 25, 2019

'I'm So Out of Shape,' Laments Person Currently Kicking Your Ass

March 25, 2019/ Mark Remy
'I'm So Out of Shape,' Laments Person Currently Kicking Your Ass

The takeaway, experts say: You suck.

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March 25, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Training
Fitness, Training, Group runs, Ass
March 04, 2019

Report: Most Running Injuries Result From People Putting Shoes on Wrong Feet

March 04, 2019/ Mark Remy
Report: Most Running Injuries Result From People Putting Shoes on Wrong Feet

“We’re as surprised as anyone,” researcher says of findings.

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March 04, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Injury prevention, Training
Shoes, Injuries, Injury prevention, Research
February 25, 2019

White-Hot Stabbing Sensation Under Kneecap Probably Nothing Serious

February 25, 2019/ Mark Remy
White-Hot Stabbing Sensation Under Kneecap Probably Nothing Serious

Searing pain will likely go away on its own, man tells self.

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February 25, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Training, Injury prevention
Injuries, Knees, Pain, Training
February 13, 2019

Old Guy's Marathon Training Plan Just a Bunch of Running

February 13, 2019/ Mark Remy
Old Guy's Marathon Training Plan Just a Bunch of Running

Septuagenarian’s regimen leaves younger runners incredulous.

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February 13, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Training, Satire, Racing
Old guy, Training, Marathon training, Training plans
January 30, 2019

Goose Practically Begging Runner to Take One More Step

January 30, 2019/ Mark Remy
Goose Practically Begging Runner to Take One More Step

Tense standoff interrupts run on lakeshore path.

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January 30, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Training, Satire
Goose, Tense standoff, Animal encounter
January 09, 2019

Sexual Tension Threatens to Suck Entire Running Group Into Black Hole of Couple's Unfulfilled Desire

January 09, 2019/ Mark Remy
Sexual Tension Threatens to Suck Entire Running Group Into Black Hole of Couple's Unfulfilled Desire

“I wish they’d just f*** already,” says fellow runner.

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January 09, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Training, Satire
Sex, Sexual tension, Group runs, Black holes
January 07, 2019

Ask Dr. Dumb: All About Foam Rolling

January 07, 2019/ Mark Remy
Ask Dr. Dumb: All About Foam Rolling

What is a foam roller? How many do you need? When should you do it? We answer these questions and more.

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January 07, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Training, Satire
Foam roller, Foam rolling, Recovery, Bullshit
November 19, 2018

Man's Running Starting to Interfere With His Drinking

November 19, 2018/ Mark Remy
Man's Running Starting to Interfere With His Drinking

Friends consider intervention—before it’s too late.

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November 19, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Training, Satire
drinking, morning runs
September 28, 2018

Woman Spends Entire Tempo Run Imagining Treadmill Belt Is Chuck Grassley's Face

September 28, 2018/ Mark Remy
Woman Spends Entire Tempo Run Imagining Treadmill Belt Is Chuck Grassley's Face

GOP Senator provides motivation at local gym.

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September 28, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Real, Training
Chuck Grassley, Patriarchy, Politics, Treadmill, Tempo run, Rage
September 18, 2018

'I Keep Volume at Safe Level,' Says Guy Who Routinely Jumps in Fright When Other Runners Pass Him

September 18, 2018/ Mark Remy
'I Keep Volume at Safe Level,' Says Guy Who Routinely Jumps in Fright When Other Runners Pass Him

A local runner is unaware of his lack of awareness.

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September 18, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Safety, Training
Music, Podcasts, Headphones, Earbuds, Situational awareness, Delusion
August 06, 2018

The Total Moron's Guide to Becoming a Runner

August 06, 2018/ Mark Remy
The Total Moron's Guide to Becoming a Runner

Don't know where to start? We’re here to help.

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August 06, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Real
Basics, Start running, Beginners, Training
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