Brooklyn Model Completes Unprecedented Subway Jog Along Entire NYC System
Thai Richards, a seasoned ultra-marathon runner from Brooklyn, has finished an extraordinary quest: jogging alongside every single subway line in New York City. The 35-year-old model took on the challenge two years ago, motivated by a desire to explore his lifelong home and document the journey with his online followers.
Richards began his epic journey along the A train's nearly 34-mile stretch from Inwood to the Rockaways in the fall of 2023. He then followed the F train for about 27 miles through Manhattan and Coney Island, marking off another line every month or so. His final run took him on a 23-mile trek alongside the 4 train in the pouring rain from Woodlawn in the Bronx to Crown Heights, where he resides.
Throughout his journey, Richards incorporated breaks to drink beer and capture updates for his thousands of social media followers. He often exclaimed over each milestone, proudly declaring that "running is easy, life is hard." The model's dedication was impressive, considering the obstacles he faced, including being unable to run through the subway's East River tunnels.
Richards' subway runs have provided a unique perspective on New York City's history, with him frequently spouting train facts and anecdotes about the city's evolution. He has gained an appreciation for how neighborhoods change over time, often commenting that history helps us understand where we are now. Richards stopped at several notable landmarks during his final run, including Yankee Stadium.
On Tuesday night, as he completed the final leg of his journey down Eastern Parkway toward Utica Avenue, there were no crowds to greet him. However, Richards pulled out his phone to record a video for his online followers, proudly declaring that he had "run it all" and completing his epic subway jog along the entire NYC system.
Thai Richards, a seasoned ultra-marathon runner from Brooklyn, has finished an extraordinary quest: jogging alongside every single subway line in New York City. The 35-year-old model took on the challenge two years ago, motivated by a desire to explore his lifelong home and document the journey with his online followers.
Richards began his epic journey along the A train's nearly 34-mile stretch from Inwood to the Rockaways in the fall of 2023. He then followed the F train for about 27 miles through Manhattan and Coney Island, marking off another line every month or so. His final run took him on a 23-mile trek alongside the 4 train in the pouring rain from Woodlawn in the Bronx to Crown Heights, where he resides.
Throughout his journey, Richards incorporated breaks to drink beer and capture updates for his thousands of social media followers. He often exclaimed over each milestone, proudly declaring that "running is easy, life is hard." The model's dedication was impressive, considering the obstacles he faced, including being unable to run through the subway's East River tunnels.
Richards' subway runs have provided a unique perspective on New York City's history, with him frequently spouting train facts and anecdotes about the city's evolution. He has gained an appreciation for how neighborhoods change over time, often commenting that history helps us understand where we are now. Richards stopped at several notable landmarks during his final run, including Yankee Stadium.
On Tuesday night, as he completed the final leg of his journey down Eastern Parkway toward Utica Avenue, there were no crowds to greet him. However, Richards pulled out his phone to record a video for his online followers, proudly declaring that he had "run it all" and completing his epic subway jog along the entire NYC system.
he's been on this journey for TWO YEARS!!! I mean, can you even imagine running through every single subway line in NYC?! It's like, a total marathon 
I love how he took breaks to drink beer and document the whole thing on social media, it's like, so relatable 
. And omg, his final run through Brooklyn was so cool, I wish I could've been there to cheer him on 
. He's literally a superhero, saving NYC one subway line at a time 
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I mean, can u imagine doin that? 
It's crazy how much history he learned about the city while runnin those trains 
Like, who knew train facts were so interesting? 
& his dedication 2 documentin it all is truly inspiring 
He even got to stop at Yankee Stadium 
I'm dyin over here thinkin bout all the beers he must've downed during breaks 
! You gotta respect the fact that he took a break here and there to grab a beer, but for the most part, he was all about crushin' his goal 
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what an amazing feat by Thai Richards! 2 years of dedication and consistency is no joke, he's truly earned his place in NYC history 
I can only imagine how tough those long runs were, especially navigating through crowded stations during rush hour 
but the fact that he was able to document it all on social media and share it with his thousands of followers is just genius 
. He's not only a great ultra-marathon runner, but also an awesome storyteller, sharing bits of NYC history along the way 
. Can't wait to see what he does next! 
? I love how he incorporated breaks to drink beer – that's just genius 
. And can we talk about how cool it is that he shared so many interesting facts and anecdotes along the way? The guy's got skills! 
. and the beer breaks are just icing on the cake 
, but let's be real, nyc has been changing for decades, maybe he was just running in circles