Thats why I hate tracks. They’re often frequented by lazy asses who’s character (if you can call it that), consists of making annoying remarks in hopes of sounding interesting. They’re losers plain and simple.
Next time I run in a track Im carrying a big stick. Make a sly remark and WHACK!!!
T-mag should come up with a sly remark to these fat ladies/losers and print it on a t-shirt. Id pay big bucks for it.
i know what you mean.
i actually ran track in HS. and currently still sorta run track now in college. I get it all the time from the youngsters, who for no reason like to start trouble and yell things and throw rocks. Though in college, i see less of it. Probably because all of those kids grew up and they are the ones that are trying to get in shape because they neglected to do any athletics.
i get angry sometimes, but if its some middle aged woman, she might have been trying to encourage you. Theres this crazy old woman near me thats so enthusiastic when she sees me run. she’s like, go get em, yeah! and waves her arms wildly.
Drink a protein shake and then muster up a good air biscuit. If you can, use it as a response. They’ll say, “Run, run, run.” and you’ll respond with a nasty rotten egg fart, then wink. Hey they want to poke fun at things they don’t understand give them something really confusing, even offensive.
Forget it and worry about your workout.
I’m sure they are the type of person that thinks a slow walk for 20 minutes 3x a week is all they need to do to be in shape, regardless of how much KFC they stuff in their pieholes.
And when that doesn’t work they’ll blame their wide ass flab flap “gunt” physique on their genes or claim its a medical or hormone problem.
When I get comments from people (no matter how stupid) either on the track, or in the gym I take it as a positive. It’s most likely someone’s way of creating some comradere. It’s a great time to smile, flash a high five, and/or if you have a moment be friendly. Take time after the run to talk about what you are doing, why, and the results. I’m something of a preacher, but I try to use most opportunities to spread the word. If they didn’t want your attention, or to open a line of communication, they most likely would have ignored you.
It sometimes pays to stop being so negative, and give people the benefit of the doubt until/unless proven otherwise.
The people are actually trying to be positive, or at least I think. I pull the weight sled behind my office. In my town we have a bunch of , hum, lets say not the brightest types. I would just explain what I’m doing matter of factly. After that they usually seem to be on my side so to speak.
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i would have said hey fattys have another krispy kreame.
Just yell,“Eat, eat eat!” back at her.
I would have told them that running is a form of exercise that IronDoc invented and that you should talk too him cause he’s cool. Then I would add in…muthafucka yeeeeee dog! 