Running Archives

‘Over 50 people are running toward us’: Running club members accused of hitting pedestrians, kicking dog

One group calls itself ‘somewhere between fitness and partying.’

On Jan 4, 2024 by Audra Schroeder

A white man wanted to make a point about the Ahmaud Arbery killing—so he went for a jog with a TV in hand

‘Just going on a nice, leisurely jog here in the South, in a suburb, carrying a TV,’ the former pastor says in a TikTok video.

On May 12, 2020 by Brooke Sjoberg

IRL

Man insists neighbors sweep acorns off the sidewalk so he can jog barefoot (updated)

Why hasn’t science invented a way to protect the human foot from acorns?

On Oct 10, 2018 by David Britton

Internet Culture

The 8 best running shoes for men to get you on your feet

Run, run, run, as fast as you can, bro.

On May 29, 2018 by Jaime Carrillo

IRL

Man about to faceplant into metal door during gym race

Man in a foot race faceplants into a door harder than you thought humanly possible

If you really want to win a race, you’re going to have to make some sacrifices.

On Aug 9, 2017 by David Britton

Internet Culture

A London Marathon runner helps struggling comrade cross finish line in inspirational scene

What an achievement.

On Apr 23, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

IRL

Adidas post-Boston Marathon email congratulates runners on ‘surviving’

The ‘hold my beer’ corporation joke continues.

On Apr 19, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

IRL

This Scottish runner wins gold medal, fights the power, runs a much-deserved victory lap

She would not be denied.

On Mar 5, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

Internet Culture

Everyone is obsessed with the mysterious saga of Running Boy Jimmy

No one knows why he’s running. Or what he’s running from.

On Dec 5, 2016 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture

Man helps disoriented brother cross triathlon finish line

Damn, triathlons look hard.

On Sep 19, 2016 by Jaya Saxena

IRL

Saucony’s one-day running gear deal will kick up your fitness routine

If you’ve been looking for workout motivation, let some retail therapy do the trick.

On Jun 1, 2016 by Christine Burkson

IRL

Dirtbag hero trolls London marathoners with fake high-fives

That’s one way to make a footrace less boring.

On Apr 25, 2016 by David Britton

Internet Culture

Step up your workout with Mizuno’s running shoes deal

Sometimes, a nice pair of running shoes can be just the inspiration you need to get your butt in gear.

On Apr 5, 2016 by Christine Burkson

IRL

Reversed video of people racing backwards is truly bizarre

It’s backwards—but it’s backwards.

On Oct 26, 2015 by David Britton

Internet Culture

Nike made a hood that keeps your head cool while working out

It’s really cool. Get it?

On Jul 29, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

Tech