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Jack Runs Marathon With VHS Tape | Bend News
Jack McNamara, a 39-year-old marathoner from New York, pulled off the ultimate retro hustle: he convinced sunglasses brand Pit Viper to sponsor his Sydney Marathon run by submitting a five-minute VHS tape—complete with fake TV channel flips, a kangaroo fight, and an embedded arcade game—to match their quirky, analog-loving vibe. Inspired by 90s ads and absurdist comedy, his video nailed the brief and won him free gear—and even a spot on display at the last Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon, where he ran 14 miles in Pit Vipers and Blockbuster socks to seal the deal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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