Running on a wing and a prayer - Week of May 3

[kelownagirl]

5km during school Running Club today. Only did one minute walk break. 35min total. My 10 yo son did the entire 5km with me today. Wow, I didn't think he could run that far!

[OakLeaf]

Five miles on the fitness trail. Was supposed to be a recovery pace after my 74 mile ride yesterday, but I always seem to wind up running the pace I run. Felt fine, anyhow.

[runner2]

Monday is my rest day after Sunday's long run. An easy 4 miles run this morning, and about 2 miles walk this evening with Kali.

[emily_in_nc]

3.5 miles on the treadmill today at the gym at a 10:15 pace.

~Emily

[limewave]

Last Saturday I did two runs. I planned on doing a six mile run in the AM, but the weather forced me to cut it short (I had DD with me). That night I was feeling good, DH was home, DD was in bed, I decided to do another run to get in my miles for the week.

I felt great. I ended up doing six more miles. The last mile home I was in the zone, picking up my pace when a man leaned out his window and made some really rude comments about how fat I am. I won't repeat them here.

The last few months I've really been struggling with body issues. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid and my hormones are all out of whack after having a laparatomy. I've put on some weight and I'm really struggling to take it off. I'm running slower, riding slower, and having a hard time. All this to say, this guy really hit me where I was hurting.

I spent the next few days wallowing. See, I used to weigh more than 300lbs. I was a couch potato. Running, biking, kayaking all sounded fun to me but I thought I was too big to do those things--people would make fun of me. That man's comments made me feel like that I again. I don't have a runner's physique and I'm one of the largest cyclists in our area. I don't have the right body type, I should be at home watching tv, that's where I belong.

Finally, it hit me last night. Why am I letting a complete stranger decide who I am? Or anyone else for that matter? I should never give someone else that kind of power over me. I spent some time in prayer, some time reading the Bible and some time reprogramming my thoughts.

Today is a new day and I'm feeling like my old self again. I did a trail run late last night. This morning I got up early and did an hour bike ride--my first of the season. It was great. I love using my body, being outside, pushing myself. I felt like me again. I ain't no couch potato.

[OakLeaf]

(((((lime)))))

Good for you for listening to what YOUR body tells you and not what some !@#$@%$ tells you about your body. All he was doing is proving how ugly his mind is.

[Wahine]

(((((Limewave)))))))

I'm so glad you're out there movin' it and twice as happy that you've found a way to neutralize that mans nasty comments. The cruelness of people baffles me.

[Deborajen]

No, Limewave, you're no couch potato. Didn't you run a marathon just a year or so ago?

I had someone do something like that to me when I was training for my first half mary a year and a half ago. I was doing a long run/walk and was doing a walk interval when two guys in an SUV passed me going the other direction and the passenger yelled out the window, "run Betty, you're FAT!!!" (Betty? "Ugly Betty" - ? - whatever -- not exactly creative). I'd recently lost about 30 pounds and was feeling pretty good about my training, running longer than I ever had before - then the "fat" remark - ??

Well, these guys are obviously clueless, and probably the realcouch potatoes (and not usually thin, either) who just can't stand seeing someone else do what they can't. It amuses me to think of their car stalling after they get past -- walk up towards their window and politely ask, "Did you say something?" They'd probably pee their pants. What macho men! (bleh!)

I did two miles easy this morning. Beautiful morning - temp was in the mid 50's and only a little breeze. Keep up the good work everyone - it's such an inspiration to read this thread.

Deb

[tattiefritter]

Last Saturday I did two runs. I planned on doing a six mile run in the AM, but the weather forced me to cut it short (I had DD with me). That night I was feeling good, DH was home, DD was in bed, I decided to do another run to get in my miles for the week.

I felt great. I ended up doing six more miles. The last mile home I was in the zone, picking up my pace when a man leaned out his window and made some really rude comments about how fat I am. I won't repeat them here.

The last few months I've really been struggling with body issues. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid and my hormones are all out of whack after having a laparatomy. I've put on some weight and I'm really struggling to take it off. I'm running slower, riding slower, and having a hard time. All this to say, this guy really hit me where I was hurting.

I spent the next few days wallowing. See, I used to weigh more than 300lbs. I was a couch potato. Running, biking, kayaking all sounded fun to me but I thought I was too big to do those things--people would make fun of me. That man's comments made me feel like that I again. I don't have a runner's physique and I'm one of the largest cyclists in our area. I don't have the right body type, I should be at home watching tv, that's where I belong.

Finally, it hit me last night. Why am I letting a complete stranger decide who I am? Or anyone else for that matter? I should never give someone else that kind of power over me. I spent some time in prayer, some time reading the Bible and some time reprogramming my thoughts.

Today is a new day and I'm feeling like my old self again. I did a trail run late last night. This morning I got up early and did an hour bike ride--my first of the season. It was great. I love using my body, being outside, pushing myself. I felt like me again. I ain't no couch potato.

Limewave, that guy is an absolute t*sser! What is it about some people that they have to have a go at you for being out there doing something - it says more about them than it does about you. I know what you mean about not having the right body type, I was at a 4 mile road race last night which was all club runners. I always feel intimidated/no right to be there at these things because it just looks like everyone is a super skinny whippet running machine (you know the type) while I have boobs, bum and cyclists (or speed skater actually) thighs. Thankfully everyone is really encouraging but I still had to to ignore the demons until I started running. In the end I didn't come last and surprised myself by my time - though as its a series of four races I'm going to have to work hard to beat that time.

Haven't had a chance to drop in much lately but your post struck a chord with me so had to say something!