Thai Richards Completes Epic Subway Run Spanning NYC's Entire Subway System
In a feat of endurance and determination, 35-year-old Thai Richards has become the first person to run alongside every single subway line in New York City. The Brooklyn native, who is also an ultra-marathon runner, set out two years ago with the ambitious goal to explore his hometown and document the journey on social media.
Richards' journey began with a run along the A train in the fall of 2023, covering nearly 34 miles from Inwood to the Rockaways. He then followed the F train for about 27 miles through Manhattan before tackling another line every month or so. His perseverance paid off on Tuesday night when he completed the final leg of his journey, running 23 miles next to the 4 train in the pouring rain from Woodlawn in the Bronx all the way to Crown Heights, where he grew up.
Richards' approach was anything but serious. He ran through Yankee Stadium in a Yankees jersey, shorts, and three gold chains, stopping frequently to drink beer along the way and documenting his progress on social media. "When you come from such a city with such a great magnitude, how could you not hold some type of pride?" he declared.
The journey has given Richards a unique perspective on NYC's history, allowing him to share train facts with his followers. He even shared tidbits about the city's changing neighborhoods and the evolution of its subway system. "Growing up in Brooklyn, I've seen just how much my neighborhood changed dramatically," Richards said. "History helps us understand so much of where we are now."
As he crossed Eastern Parkway toward the 4 train's terminal at Utica Avenue, there was no crowd to celebrate with him, but Richards didn't miss an opportunity to record a victory video for his thousands of social media followers. With that, he declared, "MTA, I ran you all – from the Bronx to Brooklyn."
In a feat of endurance and determination, 35-year-old Thai Richards has become the first person to run alongside every single subway line in New York City. The Brooklyn native, who is also an ultra-marathon runner, set out two years ago with the ambitious goal to explore his hometown and document the journey on social media.
Richards' journey began with a run along the A train in the fall of 2023, covering nearly 34 miles from Inwood to the Rockaways. He then followed the F train for about 27 miles through Manhattan before tackling another line every month or so. His perseverance paid off on Tuesday night when he completed the final leg of his journey, running 23 miles next to the 4 train in the pouring rain from Woodlawn in the Bronx all the way to Crown Heights, where he grew up.
Richards' approach was anything but serious. He ran through Yankee Stadium in a Yankees jersey, shorts, and three gold chains, stopping frequently to drink beer along the way and documenting his progress on social media. "When you come from such a city with such a great magnitude, how could you not hold some type of pride?" he declared.
The journey has given Richards a unique perspective on NYC's history, allowing him to share train facts with his followers. He even shared tidbits about the city's changing neighborhoods and the evolution of its subway system. "Growing up in Brooklyn, I've seen just how much my neighborhood changed dramatically," Richards said. "History helps us understand so much of where we are now."
As he crossed Eastern Parkway toward the 4 train's terminal at Utica Avenue, there was no crowd to celebrate with him, but Richards didn't miss an opportunity to record a victory video for his thousands of social media followers. With that, he declared, "MTA, I ran you all – from the Bronx to Brooklyn."
thai richards just ran the entire nyc subway system and its crazy 
like 34 miles on the A train alone! i'm lowkey jealous 
he even wore a yanks jersey and drank beer while running 
how's that for dedication? 
Richards is actually kinda famous now 
and people are loving his chill vibe 
and Richards' social media posts are giving me all the history facts 
did u know the subway system has changed so much since he grew up? 
NYC is literally a city of endless surprises 
. I'm loving how casual and fun he kept the whole thing, documenting his progress on social media and stopping to grab beer along the way 
, congrats Thai on this epic achievement 
. Just like how he had to cover every single subway line in NYC, we all have different paths to follow in life, and sometimes we need to take the scenic route or make unexpected turns 
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. And that's kinda like how life works, right? We don't always know what's gonna come next, but we can always take the first step and see where it takes us 
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. And I love how he's sharing all these fun facts about the subways with his followers - it's like having a personal tour guide for NYC! 
Of course, some people might say it's a bit silly running in a Yankees jersey and three gold chains, but hey, if it gets the point across that he loves his city, who cares? 
️. Two years of planning, training, and documenting his journey on social media...talk about dedication 
. I love how he made it a fun adventure with beer breaks and Yankees gear 
. What an amazing achievement for this Brooklyn native! 
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, thai richards runs through EVERY SUBWAY LINE 
what a dedication tho 2 years of non-stop runnin' and he still manages to share some dope facts about nyc's history 
goals for me 
. And can we talk about his approach? wearing a Yankees jersey, shorts, and gold chains while drinking beer on the run? 