Influencer bashed for running Brooklyn Half Marathon without registering, mocks critics before issuing apology

A social media influencer received a load of backlash after posting herself crossing the finish line of the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon on Sunday despite not signing up for the race. 

Alexa Curtis, 26, posted an apology on X, where she said the post was "meant to be inspirational."

"I did not realize I would offend so many people," she wrote. "…I had no intention to take anything from anyone or the race: I was running for myself for my mental health. In the future I’ll be sure to...