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Viral Fridge-Top 5K Propels Instagram Runner to About 116,000 Followers

The series doubles as a recovery narrative turned sponsorship pitch after he crossed 100,000 followers.

Overview

  • Jacob Abrams Cohen posts daily five-kilometer runs in highly unconventional places, ranging from an elevator to a bed to a refrigerator.
  • Krone reports his refrigerator video drew nearly nine million views and that his social following has grown to roughly 116,000.
  • He launched the challenge to reach 100,000 followers and attract a sports-brand deal, hitting the follower target after about eight weeks, according to TAG24.
  • Adidas left a supportive comment on one of his posts, but no sponsorship agreement has been announced.
  • TAG24 reports he recently shared a candid account of past drug misuse and weight loss as part of the project’s personal backstory.