Guest Samantha Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I tried running once a few weeks ago and some guys drove by and yelled really nasty things at me. I'm nervous that if I go to a gym, people would judge me for trying to get in shape. How do I get past this feeling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julie Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I was once the same but now more people encourage me , just remember they are jealous that you made the effort ,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirl Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Samantha I really hate to read that some guys yelled nastiness at you while you were running. Remember that just like the will to run, this self-consciousness is all in your head and you CAN control it. It's hard, I know because I've been there but you can do this! The hardest part is making the decision and the commitment to get in shape for you and the only opinion that matters is yours. God Bless you in your journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Samantha Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Thank you both for your encouraging words! I'm excited to say I started running today at the gym. It was really awesome because I was literally the only one in there. I'm shocked how quickly the 30 minutes went by and how much I actually enjoyed it. I can't wait to get farther in this. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcallmemac Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Great stuff! Keep it up! Don't worry what others say or think, you have no control over that. What you can control is you and it sounds like you are doing a great job of that, by taking these first steps:-) Samantha and Melanie86 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lucy020679 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Don't let others put you off. I am obese and I did C25k 18 months ago for Race for Life. You will get the odd comment from stupid people but you get respect from other runners. I did the same route 3 times a week (it's flat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lucy020679 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Don't let others put you off. I am obese and I did C25k 18 months ago for Race for Life. You will get the odd comment from stupid people but you get respect from other runners. I did the same route 3 times a week (it's flat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lucy020679 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Don't let others put you off. I am obese and I did C25k 18 months ago for Race for Life. You will get the odd comment from stupid people but you get respect from other runners. I did the same route 3 times a week (it's flat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvincent78 Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Don't let others put you off. I am obese and I did C25k 18 months ago for Race for Life. You will get the odd comment from stupid people but you get respect from other runners. I did the same route 3 times a week (it's flat) and I found the rude ones are not normally regular people on my route, but found other runners/jiggers saying hello, smiling or just nodding their head in acknowledgment! Persevere and have fun. I want to start again and I will! I've noticed this same thing about runners...they generally tend to be encouraging. I'm blessed to have a forest preserve right behind my house and I can jump right on the trails and it's generally pretty private. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I needed those 'commandments' today - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Gosh i hate that. I have never had that heppen but if I did, I would yell, well, at least I am out here. Sorry that happened to you. WHo cares about them? Losers. Great for you at the gym. Keep up the good work. Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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