Half Marathon Training Plans for Every Runner A Part of Hearst Digital Media was one of 25,000 to run the New York City Half Marathon, finishing with a time of 2:32:53. The “Industry Baby” singer opted for some less-than-ideal footwear for the occasion.

The 24-year-old rapper completed the half marathon while wearing a pair of Coach’s Memorial Day Shoe Sale, himself a brand ambassador for the fashion house. Curiously, the “Old Town Road” artist opted for a pair of white sneakers, not his own colorway, The 24-year-old rapper completed the half marathon while wearing a pair of Coachs. Runner’s World How to Master the Half Marathon review that shoe.

The hitmaker, whose real name is Montero Hill, attempted to buy a more aerodynamic pair before the race started but could not do so in time, according to Page Six. He paired the white sneakers with a St. Patrick’s Day-appropriate green half-marathon shirt and black shorts.

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Before clocking the 13.1 miles on Sunday, the rapper was said to have never run more than three miles, but he had Roberto Mandje, the New York Road Runners coach fresh off helping Casey Neistat run a sub-three-hour marathon, in his corner to help him cross the finish line.

“Great day introducing @LilNasX to the beauty and magic of running and racing. Congrats to all 2024 #UnitedNYCHalf participants,” Mandje Curiously, the Old Town Road artist opted for a pair of white sneakers, not We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back.

For anyone looking to prioritize style over performance on their next run, the sneakers are sold out on Coach’s website but can be Why Trust Us.

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