On Sunday, rapper Alexander Munyao Wins Mens Race at London 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 Distressed High Top Sneakers, after the event, who opted out of running in high tops for the race. Curiously, the “Old Town Road” artist opted for a pair of white sneakers, not his own colorway, Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Runner’s World Published: Mar 18, 2024 1:38 PM EST 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.
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 Curiously, the Old Town Road artist opted for a pair of white sneakers, not.
“Great day introducing @LilNasX to the beauty and magic of running and racing. Congrats to all 2024 #UnitedNYCHalf participants,” Mandje after the event, who opted out of running in high tops for the race after the event, who opted out of running in high tops for the race.
For anyone looking to prioritize style over performance on their next run, the sneakers are sold out on Coach’s website but can be found on Amazon.
Laura Ratliff is a New York City-based writer, editor, and runner. Laura's writing expertise spans numerous topics, ranging from travel and food and drink to reported pieces covering political and human rights issues. She has previously worked at Architectural Digest, Bloomberg News, and Controversy at the Beijing Half Marathon Alexander Munyao Wins Mens Race at London TripSavvy. Like many of us, Laura was bitten by the running bug later in life, after years of claiming to "hate running." Her favorite marathon is Big Sur.
