Thanks for the support...or not

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  • kimmerroze
    kimmerroze Posts: 1,330 Member
    whack.gif <---- to the nasty PM'ers and Woot_Emoticon.gif on your 5k!

    I Agree with this ^^^^^

    Alway be proud of your accomplishments. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    woah! sweet calves!
  • marianne_s
    marianne_s Posts: 983 Member
    Seriously.... someone did that??!?!!??!?!?!

    Personally... if it were me..... I WOULD name them...... to shame them.....
  • jalapenos
    jalapenos Posts: 345 Member
    :noway: It's sad but it happens....some people lose brain cells instead of fat cells.

    WTG on your 5k!! Don't let people bring you down. If I were in your shoes, I would copy and paste the message they sent you. post it here, and sit back and let the world see how little they really are. :laugh:
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Seriously.... someone did that??!?!!??!?!?!

    Personally... if it were me..... I WOULD name them...... to shame them.....

    This would be considered a personal attack and could get the OP in trouble - it's against MFP rules. If someone sends nasty messages to you, the proper way to handle it is to report it to Mike or a moderator, NOT to publicly shame them.
  • Lanfear
    Lanfear Posts: 524
    Who gives a hoot if you ended up walking round the 5K??? Who cares what your time was (other than you LOL)? At the end of the day you achieved something brilliant, you should be way proud of yourself!!!! :flowerforyou: People are so small minded sometimes, they're not worth bothering about.

    Kudos to you on getting out there and doing something amazing!
  • hardenedheartx
    hardenedheartx Posts: 42 Member
    Congrats on finishing your 5K!! I completed my first one about a month ago, so I know how happy you are about it. It is an amazing accomplishment no matter what the time. Ignore the haters and keep focusing on you, and know that the majority of us are here to support and motivate you. Keep up the great work!
  • Improvised
    Improvised Posts: 925 Member
    Well, finishing a 5k at ANY time is better than I can do right now, so congrats on that. :)
  • leialai
    leialai Posts: 8
    that's awful that someone would criticise you for what you are doing! I remember when i first did a 5k, i walked most of it, was the last to finish and the organisers had to wait around for me to cross the line lol! But i was still so glad i did it and so proud of myself for even doing it when i was massively uncomfortable with it in front of everyone! we are all just making our way on our own personal journey of self improvement, and no two people's journeys will be the same, so no-one should abuse you because of your choices! you go girl, be proud of your achievements - big or small!
  • DancingYogini
    DancingYogini Posts: 377
    Meh, dieting makes some people mean.

    LMAO...yes it certainly does!!! Congrats to you for your accomplishment. You are the only person that matters, so don't let the haters get to you!! I ran a 5K and I am in pretty decent shape, and had to walk half of it...it was dang hard!! I am very proud of you and your response to those nasties was incredibly mature and civilized :flowerforyou:
  • jllipson
    jllipson Posts: 646
    I've never done a 5K, so you are better than me already. I have seen so many rude responses lately, I think people need to remember the old saying, "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all!"

    Congratulations on your success!

    editing to say, just looked at your time - I used to work on ambulance at 5K events and for kids in somewhat good or great shape, I remember waiting over an hour for some to return - so you did do great in my book!
  • leialai
    leialai Posts: 8
    :noway: It's sad but it happens....some people lose brain cells instead of fat cells.



    haha i love that :)
  • _angua_
    _angua_ Posts: 35
    I know I couldn't run a 5K. Congratulations to you, and don't worry about the naysayers, if they have nothing better to do than put people down than they must have pretty pathetic lives.
  • Punkedpoetess
    Punkedpoetess Posts: 633 Member
    OMG, are you kidding me? I cannot believe that some people out there would do that. We are all supposed to support each other, not criticize each other. You deserve to recognize your success. Completing your 1st 5K is a big deal, no matter the time achieved on your 5K. That happens to be one of my fitness goals that I hope to achieve in the next few months. Congrats, I am very happy for you. To me, completing a 5K is a big deal!
  • hadley0910
    hadley0910 Posts: 91 Member
    I don't know you, but I love the way you handled this! Congratulations on finishing your 5K... I think that's AWESOME! :flowerforyou:

    ^^ This x100! Way to go!
  • ceirawillsucceed
    ceirawillsucceed Posts: 519 Member
    wow what horrible people to crush down your achievment like that. i hope you reported them.
    and you should be braging. finishing a 5k is amazing no matter how long it took you. not many people can do that. well done.
    keep up the great work.
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    Toot your own horn and enrage them some more. I love making an *kitten*'s *kitten* itch!

    Keep rocking it girl, your rocket has no brakes!:glasses:
  • IamRoJ
    IamRoJ Posts: 530 Member
    Holy eff do people suck! I started my c25k last September and am HORRIFICALLY slow but am still proud of myself EVERY TIME I run. So...I am proud of you too, stranger! Hopefully that makes up for SOME of how those AH's made you feel.
  • alynnbennett
    alynnbennett Posts: 182
    Shame on them! I can't believe people have that kind of nerve! Be proud of yourself!! Congratulations on finishing your first 5k!!! You are a MUCH better person than they will ever be!!!
  • megansprague
    megansprague Posts: 57
    I don't know you, but I love the way you handled this! Congratulations on finishing your 5K... I think that's AWESOME! :flowerforyou:

    ^^I agree^^

    I don't think I could finish a 5k at this point and honestly, if you got it, flaunt it! I posted a NSV about touching my toes... It feels awesome to impress yourself and you sound proud, as you should be!!
  • Papillon22
    Papillon22 Posts: 1,160 Member
    Wow...some people...jeez...

    Congrats on your 5k. You have EVERY right to brag about it! :flowerforyou:
  • goron59
    goron59 Posts: 890 Member
    Big congrats on the 5k! That's a great achievement and you should be proud of yourself.
    Don't be disheartened by the nasty people who send you the unpleasantness, and continue being super!
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    Wow, i cannot believe that some adults never grow up and stay with the playground mentality.

    These people are not worth getting upset over....although i understand why you are.
  • EdensMummy
    EdensMummy Posts: 106 Member
    I did a 5K years ago and it was really hard going...well done you! Hopefully the negative comments will just fuel your determination to carry on and perhaps next time you could even do a 10K!

    xx
  • berniemay
    berniemay Posts: 78 Member
    I don't know you, but I love the way you handled this! Congratulations on finishing your 5K... I think that's AWESOME! :flowerforyou:

    I agree with this. Congratulations and be proud of yourself!
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    I had to take a break from the message boards just b/c of @sshats like that. Too many people that give unsolicited advice. It MIGHT be one thing if you ASKED for advice on how to improve, but to slam you for your time just b/c you were proud you did it? total f-ing BS. And I agree with what many said above, you handled it gracefully, WAY more than I could have. ;)

    I'm going for my first 5K on July 30 and I can almost guarantee I will be walking 75-80% of it. But dangit, I will finish it one way or the other! Great job!
  • k8edge
    k8edge Posts: 380
    What's next for you? A 10k perhaps.... That will really get their panties in a twist.

    Yea you! Good luck and Congrats!
  • Jaradel
    Jaradel Posts: 143 Member
    Congratulations on finishing your 5K! I've run half a dozen over the last year and a half, and I use the term "run" loosely, because my best time is about 39 minutes (and lately it's been in the low 40s). I'm sure there are people who wonder why I put myself through all that for such a slow finish time, especially when I tend to finish in the bottom 5 or 10 of my gender/age group, but I'm not competing against anyone but myself. I do it because I CAN. So don't let anyone make you feel bad - running 3.1 miles is a LOT more than most people do!
  • Quierstina
    Quierstina Posts: 201 Member
    Congrats on your 5k and sorry someone tried to make you feel back for sharing your success.
  • lovejoydavid
    lovejoydavid Posts: 395 Member
    I had to take a break from the message boards just b/c of @sshats like that. Too many people that give unsolicited advice. It MIGHT be one thing if you ASKED for advice on how to improve, but to slam you for your time just b/c you were proud you did it? total f-ing BS. And I agree with what many said above, you handled it gracefully, WAY more than I could have. ;)

    I'm going for my first 5K on July 30 and I can almost guarantee I will be walking 75-80% of it. But dangit, I will finish it one way or the other! Great job!

    I let me tell you where you went wrong by quitting the message boards.....(really kidding!)
  • nomorefatbitch
    nomorefatbitch Posts: 279
    I did a 5K years ago and it was really hard going...well done you! Hopefully the negative comments will just fuel your determination to carry on and perhaps next time you could even do a 10K!

    xx

    Let's not go overboard Dear :)
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