Let's be honest, we don't want to tell you this story. It is lewd and just plain old nasty.

What compelled this 55-year-old man is beyond us, but Thomas Pantuso was reportedly seen masturbating in public during the Run the Reservoir Half Marathon in Emerson, New Jersey, on Sunday.

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As runners approached what appears to be the one-mile mark, they were met by Pantuso. Reports from the Daily Voice and Pascack Daily said the man dropped his flannel pajama pants and began masturbating, haunting participants and spectators.

The Emerson Police Department later apprehended the man thanks to witnesses who identified Pantuso as the culprit. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

If you made it to the end of the story, we don't want you leaving with this disgusting thought. So here are puppies:

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These pups, named after 2017 Boston Marathon winners, could one day be running buddies for their visually impaired owners.

And finally, let this be a reminder to all runners that it’s perfectly acceptable to run routes shaped as male genitals, but illegal and highly inappropriate to flash race participants.

Andrew Dawson Gear & News Editor Drew covers a variety of subjects for Runner’s World and Bicycling, and he specializes in writing and editing human interest pieces while also covering health, wellness, gear, and fitness for the brand.

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