‘This Isn’t So Bad,’ Says Runner Who Has Taken Self-Deception to a Magical New Place / A local man running in empirically awful conditions has convinced himself that everything is going pretty well, Dumb Runner has learned, ignoring clear signals from his... See more
Fast Runner, Slow Runner Somehow Make Relationship Work / A local running couple are still together after almost two years, Dumb Runner has learned, defying expectations of family and friends who predicted the relationship wouldn’t last. Oliver Leiber, 36... See more
Student Driver Hits Student Runner / A student driver hit a runner Saturday, Dumb Runner has learned, sending the runner to the hospital with abrasions and three cracked ribs. The collision occurred around 10:30 a.m. as Helen Shivers, 15, was driving her ... See more
Semiconscious Woman Makes Strong Case for Skipping Morning Run / A local runner presented herself a convincing case for skipping a morning run early today, Dumb Runner has learned, despite being in a semiconscious state. Mary Costa, 44, reached the decisi... See more
Boston Marathon Unveils Limited-Edition 'Members Only' 2026 Jacket / Boston Marathon officials today unveiled a limited-edition jacket for the 2026 race from an unlikely partner—Members Only, an iconic fashion brand from the 1980s. The Boston Athletic Ass... See more