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See Over 800 Santas Running in Germany

Emerald Catron — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:33:34 +0000

Roughly 800 people put on Santa costumes for the Fourth Annual Michendorf Santa Run in Michendorf, Germany. The race is sponsored by Laufclub Michendorf (which translated means Michendorf Running Club, imagine that) and is 10 kilometers long. You can't quite tell from these pictures, but it actually began snowing pretty hard during the race, which probably makes these the most Christmas-y photos ever. Enjoy!

Dancing Hurdler Michelle Jenneke Achieves Internet Gold

Nick Romano — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:00:33 +0000

Australia’s Michelle “Shelly” Jenneke competed in the IAAF World Junior Championship held in Barcelona last weekend; and although she won’t be competing in the London Olympics, she’s already won the heart of the Web. It all began with a little jig she did to get herself warmed up before hitting the 100-meter sprint, and it’s [...]

Bob the Owl Is Going for the Animal Olympic Gold in London

Nick Romano — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:00:32 +0000

It looks like everyone in London is getting into the Olympic spirit. Bob, for one, is in the middle of training for the track and field portion of his hometown's annual athletic competition that will coincide with the Olympic Games. And by the way, Bob is a burrowing owl and his home is the ZSL London Zoo.

Woman vs. Crazy-Legged Camel – Who's Faster?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:46:45 +0000

A woman challenges her pet, Nessie the camel, to a race. As you’ll be able to see, Nessie’s a little spastic with his legs-flying-all-over-the-place running style. Do you think he has what it takes to beat his competitor? Find out. [via BuzzFeed]

Man Lets His Fingers Do the Running [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:42:42 +0000

In this clever video, a man takes the Yellow Pages mantra, “Let your fingers do the walking,” a little too seriously. His fingers become a pair of legs and the kitchen becomes a dangerous obstacle course. [via The Daily What]

Blind Teen Runs Cross Country With Help from Guide Dog

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:42:39 +0000

After losing her vision to the fast-developing hereditary condition Stargardt's disease, 16-year-old cross-country athlete Sami Stoner wasn't sure if she'd ever be able to run again. With the help of the one-and-a-half-year-old golden retriever guide dog named Chloe, however, the Lexington, OH teen declared herself ready to represent her high school.

Reporter Falls While Running in the Baltimore Marathon [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:57:41 +0000

Reporter Pete Gilbert predicts that he will fall while running alongside the participants in the Baltimore Marathon… and then he does. Spooky. [via Say OMG]

Salt Lake City 'Underwear Run' Sets World Record [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:12:56 +0000

A protest aimed at Utah’s conservative politics has set a Guinness world record for the most people running in their underwear at the same time. Talk about a “fun run”! 2,270 people stripped down and then ran down the streets of Salt Lake City on Sept. 24, shattering the previous record of a mere 550, which [...]