Thai Richards' Subway Quest: A Brooklyn Model's 2-Year Journey Along NYC's Railways
With a fierce determination in his eyes and an unmistakable swagger in his stride, Thai Richards finally completed his ambitious quest to run alongside every single subway line in New York City. The 35-year-old model from Brooklyn had been training for two years, logging hundreds of miles along the city's railway system as he chronicled his journey on social media.
Richards' decision to embark on this challenge was a last-minute whim, born out of boredom and curiosity. "I've never heard of anybody running any of the train lines," he recalled. "So I was like, you know what? Let's get this f***ing going." The project quickly spiralled into an all-consuming passion, with Richards meticulously mapping each route, documenting every milestone, and sharing his experiences with a dedicated online following.
Over the past two years, Richards traversed 25 subway lines and even ventured onto the Staten Island Railway. His odyssey took him from Inwood to Coney Island on the A train, through Manhattan and Queens on the F train, and along the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River. Each run was a testament to his endurance and grit.
Richards' fascination with New York City's history is deeply intertwined with this project. He delighted in sharing obscure facts about the subway system, from its early lines to its more recent expansions. "Running has helped me get in touch with the city's history," he said, proudly showcasing his knowledge of train lines and routes.
As Richards crossed the finish line on the 4 train, a lone figure stood alongside him - his own reflection, captured on camera as a poignant reminder of his incredible achievement. Despite the rain-soaked conditions, Richards beamed with pride, proclaiming to his thousands of social media followers: "From the BX to BK. The 4 line, that's it. MTA, I ran you all."
With this final leg completed, Richards has cemented a new place in the annals of New York City's history - as a model who braved the city's railways on foot, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of those who followed his journey.
With a fierce determination in his eyes and an unmistakable swagger in his stride, Thai Richards finally completed his ambitious quest to run alongside every single subway line in New York City. The 35-year-old model from Brooklyn had been training for two years, logging hundreds of miles along the city's railway system as he chronicled his journey on social media.
Richards' decision to embark on this challenge was a last-minute whim, born out of boredom and curiosity. "I've never heard of anybody running any of the train lines," he recalled. "So I was like, you know what? Let's get this f***ing going." The project quickly spiralled into an all-consuming passion, with Richards meticulously mapping each route, documenting every milestone, and sharing his experiences with a dedicated online following.
Over the past two years, Richards traversed 25 subway lines and even ventured onto the Staten Island Railway. His odyssey took him from Inwood to Coney Island on the A train, through Manhattan and Queens on the F train, and along the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River. Each run was a testament to his endurance and grit.
Richards' fascination with New York City's history is deeply intertwined with this project. He delighted in sharing obscure facts about the subway system, from its early lines to its more recent expansions. "Running has helped me get in touch with the city's history," he said, proudly showcasing his knowledge of train lines and routes.
As Richards crossed the finish line on the 4 train, a lone figure stood alongside him - his own reflection, captured on camera as a poignant reminder of his incredible achievement. Despite the rain-soaked conditions, Richards beamed with pride, proclaiming to his thousands of social media followers: "From the BX to BK. The 4 line, that's it. MTA, I ran you all."
With this final leg completed, Richards has cemented a new place in the annals of New York City's history - as a model who braved the city's railways on foot, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of those who followed his journey.
This dude is a total legend 
I mean, 2 years of training and all that's just insane! But you know what's even crazier? The history behind it all 
like he's not just running from point A to B, but also exploring the city's past 
I'm low-key jealous now 
I want to see the NYC subway system in a whole new light. Thai Richards is basically a modern-day adventurer 
. I mean, 2 years is no joke, but was it really worth all that pain and exhaustion? I think he got a bit too much attention from the social media crowd and this became a publicity stunt for him 
. And what's with the "history" thing? Was he just trying to impress us with his train knowledge or something? 
Plus, the MTA is gonna have to redo all those tracks now because of him... good luck with that 
. This Thai Richards guy was like "let's run all the subway lines" and BAM! He becomes an overnight sensation 
. And it's not just about running, it's about documenting everything, sharing his experiences with thousands of people... that sounds like a carefully crafted narrative to me 
. I mean, what are the chances someone would stumble upon a hidden talent for endurance sports and suddenly become famous? It smells like a publicity stunt to me 
. Not buying it! 
i feel like he got a little bored at first tho idk why people get bored all the time 
The dude is literally crazy for doing that... like, 2 whole years of running on the subway lines? That's dedication! I kinda love it though - he found something in NYC that got him hyped, and it's awesome to see him crush his goal. 
! As for me, I'm just happy to see someone pushing themselves to new limits and inspiring others to do the same 
i also loved the fact that he got to explore different parts of the city, from inwood to coney island and brooklyn bridge. what an inspiration! 
. And can we talk about how cool it is that he documented every step of his journey? The guy's like a modern-day explorer 
. But what really gets me is how this project allowed him to connect with NYC's history in a way that felt super personal. Like, running has given him a new appreciation for the city's past and present 
. And let's be real, it's pretty awesome that he got to capture his own reflection on camera 
. Anyways, congrats to Thai Richards on completing this epic quest! 
he's always documenting every step of his journey and sharing fun facts about the subway system - so cool! 
I'm also loving the fact that he's all about preserving NYC's history through this project 
I love how he shared his knowledge of the subway history too, that's really cool. Now I want to check out more about NYC's train system... thanks to Thai Richards, maybe?