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That’s so crazy!

June 20, 2016 by MCM Mama 20 Comments

Have you ever been running along at a race, minding your own business, and then seen something that made you do a double take! That’s our topic today on Tuesdays on the Run: Bizarre things seen on the run or at races.

Here are some of the random things I’ve seen (sorry for very few pictures. I never had my phone out when I race…)

  • A joggler, aka running juggler. There’s a local one who beats me regularly at races.
  • A runner dribbling a basketball while he was running.
  • A dude in a thong and running shoes at Ragnar.ragnar-thong
  • Random full body costumes – bananas, gorillas, superheroes, men dressed in drag…

But the best, out of the ordinary, thing I ever saw during a race?

Marines

And people wonder why I want to run the Marine Corps Marathon again this year…

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  1. Ali @ Hit the Ground Running says

    June 21, 2016 at 6:16 am

    During my first marathon, I saw a man in a bowtie and American flag speedo and thought “Wow, how is he running so fast with a bowtie on?!” I actually saw the same guy at another race later in the year. I guess we have similar in tastes in races!
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  2. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    June 21, 2016 at 6:38 am

    I recounted a few of these for Marcia, but I will never understand running races in full costume. Like, running the Chicago marathon in a Halloween hot dog costume. HOW IS THAT NOT GOING TO CHAFE
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  3. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    June 21, 2016 at 7:26 am

    I saw Dr Dribble at the Chicago Marathon a few years ago. I saw 2 guys dressed as cavemen running Chicago as well. So much entertainment at those big city runs!

    “Ain’t nothin’ but a good time…”
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  4. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    June 21, 2016 at 7:33 am

    I have seen the juggler and basketball player at races too! When I saw a dead deer while running my last 10 miler, it really freaked me out since it had rigor mortis!
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  5. Marcia says

    June 21, 2016 at 8:12 am

    I have to agree the eye candy at MCM is lottery worthy.
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  6. Lesley says

    June 21, 2016 at 8:56 am

    I really do run the wrong races. The guys in tuxedos at the Princess half are dapper, but they are wearing shirts.
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  7. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    June 21, 2016 at 10:05 am

    Would love to see them at a race..haha.

    I have seen the juggler and the dribbler and wonder how they are able to continue on the course. You would think that would be a safety issue.

    I have seen the man who is dressed in the full body leotard that shows all the anatomy on it. It was a race day that was literally 98 degrees. He HAD to be hot!

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  8. Tamieka@ Fitballingrunningmom says

    June 21, 2016 at 10:28 am

    ooooo….will I see those lovely men running the 10k-that would be a treat for sure!!

    I need to do better at paying attention to what is happening around me….I am usually so focused on the race and running that don’t pay attention to my surroundings much ;(

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  9. Ana says

    June 21, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    This year at the Washington RnR I saw a guy running in a full Chewbacca Costume, That was the best thing I’ve seen! I do not even want to imagine what it smelled like inside that costume!
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  10. Rachel says

    June 21, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    These guys were at MCM? Uh… yes, please!!!
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  11. Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says

    June 21, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    Running in a thong. I shudder just thinking about that!
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  12. Sonia says

    June 21, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    Haha! Definitely a motivator! Thongs are running shoes. Yikes!!!
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  13. Jessica S says

    June 21, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    Note to self: Put Marine Corps Marathon on life list. 🙂

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  14. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    June 21, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    OK that view might make me want to run the MCM too 😉
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  15. Patty says

    June 21, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    You took a picture of the most important one, though. Thank you, no, really. Thank you.
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  16. Tiffany @ The Chi-Athlete says

    June 21, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    That eye candy, though…
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  17. CARLA says

    June 22, 2016 at 6:00 am

    We had a JOGGLER every year at the PGH Marathon.
    That’s one of the reasons I went every year to watch.
    Him and a BAGPIPE PLAYER (!)
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  18. vicki says

    June 23, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    A thong… really, wow! But the view at MCM, is quite nice 🙂
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  19. karen says

    June 26, 2016 at 7:58 am

    Haha! That is funny!!!I needed that this a.m. 🙂

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    • MCM Mama says

      June 27, 2016 at 9:04 am

      Always happy to help!

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