Dutch creator JOSSA goes viral for running on urinals to log Strava distances

A Dutch content creator known as JOSSA (@jossa. 42195) has gained viral attention for a series of videos titled ‘rennen op random plekken’ (running in random places). The creator records himself running in place on highly unusual surfaces, such as urinals, coffee machines, and sinks, while using the fitness tracking app Strava to log distances.

In one notable video, the creator appears to log 4.02 km in approximately 40 minutes while standing on a urinal. Other clips show him logging distances while standing over a sink or a coffee machine. The content has sparked debate among fitness enthusiasts, with some viewing it as a mockery of the data-driven culture on Strava.

While the videos appear to show the creator staying in one spot, the recorded distances may be a result of GPS drift or sensor inaccuracies common when using wearable devices indoors. The creator’s concept uses the logic of fitness tracking to create absurd digital content, often engaging followers by adding distance based on new subscribers.