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The 30 Most Hilarious Running Fails
The 30 Most Hilarious Running Fails
Written by
Kolby Paxton
Running may look easy, but these GIFs prove that putting one foot in front of the other can present a greater challenge than you might expect.
Bench Jump?
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He saw this going differently in his head…
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Bleachers
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She ran bleachers. Plural. As in, she got to the second step.
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YOLO
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"Hey guys, watch thi— "
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Shrub Rejection
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Our furry little friend may have slightly overestimated his leaping ability.
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Uphill Battle
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It's like an outdoor treadmill—for cats.
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Crashing with the Bulls
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Watch as an awful idea abruptly becomes worse.
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Go Bulldogs
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Recovering a fumble is harder than it looks.
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Family Feud
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This whole thing is really going to hurt in the morning.
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Failure to Launch
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You, um, forgot to… yeah.
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Invisible Tackler
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Evidently the Ghost of Linebackers Past haunts the front stretch.
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Hamster Ferris Wheel
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It's like a miniature county fair.
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Misery Loves Company
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This is what friends are for.
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Nonstarter
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It's a starting block for most—but a stopping block for some.
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Sweetness?
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Walter Payton ran for 16,726 yards in his career. The guy wearing his jersey just got tackled by a light pole.
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Penguin Footballers
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Might be getting a yellow card for that one.
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(Un)Cool Running
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We all have that one friend…
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Pole Violence
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Ok, but, really… Who put that there?
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Raise the Roof
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"LOOK AT ME, I'M THE WINN— Oops, I lost."
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Reality
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That moment when you catch a glimpse of your own reflection…
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Ouch
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Life comes at you fast.
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Falling with Style
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If you're going to fall, this is how you do it.
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Tardy Tape
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"Becca, just forget it."
"No, it's fine! We have plenty of ti—"
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Too Fun to Finish
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When you're not ready for the race to end.
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Let It Go
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Treadmill 2, Runner 0
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When Treadmills Attack
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This isn't what they meant by "hit the weights."
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Noticing a Trend?
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This guy fell for a quarter-mile. An inspiring display of perseverance.
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Turf Monster
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40-yard time: 4.5 seconds
50-yard time: N/A (Turf monster got him.)
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Wave Runner
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Welp.
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Wrong Way(s)
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You guys are doing it wrong.
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Gone Fishin'
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Who caught who?
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