I am taunted by neighbours when I run up the street

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  • betsz1
    betsz1 Posts: 81 Member
    My advice to you is to wear headphones...smile and wave!:happy: What can they do with that? People can be cruel...sorry you have that in your life!
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    I crossed the road and asked him not to call me names in the street. He sneered and said he was only singing as I ran past and didn't get 'my ****ing problem'. When I explained that I received enough comments from strangers and expected my new neighbours to be more courteous. His wife screamed from an upper store window, that I was '****ing over reacting' and that I should '*expect* comments when I run outside'.

    Putting aside the fact that your neighbours are as bad as mine, they're kind of right. I expect comments if I'm outside period if I'm running or not. Especially from younger/teenage boys. It seems to be what they do. Dear if you weren't over weight they'd just pick out some other oblivious thing...the most generic is everyone on the street is a slut lol. I could be covered from head to toe in winter gear and I still get shoutted 'slut', 'butterface'...anything they can think up.

    Society is fail these days.
  • ThePTrain
    ThePTrain Posts: 18
    Some People are just plan ignorant. Best not to be infected by them and stay away. I also agree with the above head phones and don't bother looking their way and giving the the satisfaction. JERKS....
  • lovelyrunnerxx
    lovelyrunnerxx Posts: 2
    then they are ignorant *kitten*. you don't need that and you're so much better than them, so just put your earphones in, smile, and keep running. show them that they can't break you. <3
  • bonjour24
    bonjour24 Posts: 1,119 Member
    i started running when i was nearly 17 stone (i'm 5'2"). i got a mix of 'run fat girl, run' type comments, and 'woohoo, you're awesome' comments. i just tried to ignore them all, because any way you look at it the perspective is all based around the fact that i was a jogging chubber! all i wanted to do was run for 20 mins- i never really thought of it as a weight loss exercise, just a get fit one!
    those people are rude. don't let them impact on you (although i know it's hard sometimes). turn off your hearing aid or turn up your ipod. choose to disregard the looks you get, knowing that you're getting further and that's what matters.
    FWIW i'm still 12 stone. still a running chubber. i've just ran my 2nd marathon- i was probably one of the chubbiest there, but i didn't finish last! put your head down and do your own thing, and be proud of the accomplishments you make.
    and i've heard the 'run, forrest, run' thing more times than i care to count!
  • TurtleRunnerNC
    TurtleRunnerNC Posts: 751 Member
    *kitten*! Put on your ipod and keep on runnin' ...


    Couldn't have put it better myself - you say you are fat - but soon you will be thin and healthy, if you hold your head high and keep on running. Your neighbours, however, will always be dumb *kitten* - you win!!!!!!

    This! !!!!!!!!!!!

    Kidos to you. I am so glad my neighbors wave & give me a thumbs up.
  • katy84o
    katy84o Posts: 744 Member
    Put a bag of dog **** on their porch and light it on fire. People are rude. You are not old fashioned by thinking "if can't say something nice don't say anything at all." Even when I think a rude comment on the way someone looks, what they are doing, or what they are wearing I keep it to myself. Those parents are raising an inconsiderate brat. Both mother and father deserve to get a swift kick. It's one thing to think something negative, another to say it outloud. And it takes a real lowlife to scream across the street at someone. Keep your head up, if you stop running they win. If you ignore them you win!
  • likearadiowave
    likearadiowave Posts: 445 Member
    Keep running. If it makes them angry, you're doing something right.

    Never let *kitten* stop you.
  • Phaedra2014
    Phaedra2014 Posts: 1,254 Member
    Oh this made me sad :(

    I hope you don't let them get you down.
  • 40Marbles
    40Marbles Posts: 188 Member
    All of the above - and spray them with a supersoaker as you go by. :-)
  • Suzyqall72
    Suzyqall72 Posts: 105
    I always look at it like this. Feel sorry for them. Obviously they are so insecure that they have to try to make themselves feel better by trying to put others down. You are doing a great thing for yourself, so screw them. Good luck!
  • andrea2787
    andrea2787 Posts: 17 Member
    Clearly everyone agrees to turn up the headphones and continue running.

    But on a side note (and I didn't read ALL the posts, so I'm not sure if this was brought up already), perhaps you should keep some sort of documentation if the harassment persists. Depending on the issue, I would also not hesitate to bring it to the local authorities. Should your car tires be slashed one day, etc., it would be good to have on file that there has been problems with the neighbors. Just a thought. :) Your neighbors don't seem to be the most respectful type. :-\
  • ladytinkerbell99
    ladytinkerbell99 Posts: 970 Member
    Please ignore them. I know it is difficult at time to look the other way.

    I agree, I hope my neighbors are kind and show some compassion. However, this is not always the case.

    You are an inspiration to me. Thank you. :flowerforyou:
  • emtjmac
    emtjmac Posts: 1,320 Member
    Ignorant losers. Ignore them the same way you would an obnoxious child. Just pretend they don't exist.
  • hww1
    hww1 Posts: 8 Member
    Remember: "Living well is the best revenge." Do what makes you happy and healthy--enjoy your life and your relationships. Those neighbors have to live 24/7 being who they are. How sad is that?
  • LisaMarie8713
    LisaMarie8713 Posts: 310
    Keep up the great work and if you want to run down my street, I'd be behind you encouraging your progress. Be proud of where you are and where you've been. It takes a lot of strength and you'll just have to drum up some more to deal with those jerks.... I wish you the very best!!
  • don666car
    don666car Posts: 167 Member
    wave and ay thank you that get them even more than letting it affect you they will get theres in the end if that dont morks i can ome over and kick some *kitten* for you lol
  • NicoleNeverman
    NicoleNeverman Posts: 41
    Wow. That is horrible! There is no way anyone should be yelling nasty things at anyone running, no matter what your size. When I see larger people running it actually makes me happy to see that they are active and trying their hardest to be fit.

    Good on you for running. Don't let rude peoples remarks get to you.
  • danaweston
    danaweston Posts: 82
    Is it possible to run the other direction? I agree that perhaps you should have documentation of their treatment of you if it persists.
    Your real challenge will of course be on the day that they need your help with some neighborly assistance. That day will come.:laugh:
  • MikeDaMotivator
    MikeDaMotivator Posts: 1,144
    Use it as motivation. Let haters be motivators.
  • Babieseverywhere
    Babieseverywhere Posts: 311 Member
    I will continue to run and I will draw a line under this situation and give the new neighbours the benefit of a doubt. They now know that I do not want comments made to/about me whilst I am running, lets see if they understand that.

    If they refrain from making any further comments I will be happy and treat them as nicely as I treat my other neighbours.

    If they continue to make comments then I know they are idiots with no social graces, I will still continue to run and I will completely blank them, or if I am feeling passive aggressive I might pretend to stiffen an occasional yawn as I sprint past.
  • GiGiBeans
    GiGiBeans Posts: 1,062 Member
    The world is full of a lot of mean spirited people. My suggestion, besides to keep running and use headphones, would be to make sure ALL your other neighbors hear about their bad behavior so that when these jerks need a neighborly hand, everyone turns their backs on them! So talk about it to all the good people in your neighborhood! "You wouldn't believe what a neighbor said to me!" That is how bad behavior is controlled in many cultures- it is called shunning.

    Totally agree. It's amazingly effective.
  • lorettaasmith
    lorettaasmith Posts: 418 Member
    It is entirely inappropriate to heckle anyone, but worse when it is neighbors. Good on you for not letting them stop you! And I pray for the 8 year old who has his parents for examples!
  • MikeDaMotivator
    MikeDaMotivator Posts: 1,144
    I will continue to run and I will draw a line under this situation and give the new neighbours the benefit of a doubt. They now know that I do not want comments made to/about me whilst I am running, lets see if they understand that.

    If they refrain from making any further comments I will be happy and treat them as nicely as I treat my other neighbours.

    If they continue to make comments then I know they are idiots with no social graces, I will still continue to run and I will completely blank them, or if I am feeling passive aggressive I might pretend to stiffen an occasional yawn as I sprint past.

    My neighbors did the same thing to me but never malicious. They would say things but they were positive. Even if they arent its your neighborhood and you arent hurting anyone by jogging. If they want to be stupid by saying stupid things just smile and keep it moving. Just make sure they dont get an invite to your block party in July. Thats what I do. Keep up the good work!
  • cmcmommy
    cmcmommy Posts: 197 Member
    KARMA ! It has a way of coming back to bite you in the *kitten* . These people will be biten soon.
  • cms721
    cms721 Posts: 179 Member
    Print off this entire thread and stuff it in their mailbox.
  • That_Girl
    That_Girl Posts: 1,324 Member
    How horrific.

    People constantly say "people are fat cause they're lazy". There you are...RUNNING (probably way more than they can) and they make fun? Eff that. Just do what you do. haters gonna hate.
  • Tyrone_S
    Tyrone_S Posts: 94 Member
    From this story, you're out exercising to improve your health, and they're raising a kid to be a POS just like them. I think you're achieving a bit more.
  • gracenhalee08
    gracenhalee08 Posts: 16
    As mummyadsms said put headphones on and keep running ignore em! They ain't worth your time cause one of Hess days they will be told they will need to gain weight or lose it whole you are at your goal. Best of Luck, don't let them having low self esteem take you to their level. They ain't happy with themselves somewhere do they pick on others instead to admitting to what they aren't happy about. They are too ashamed to and then ac better than everyone else but they ain't better. I have a family member like this. Keep on running don't let them get you down we all love one another here, hon. ((((hugs)))
  • fitnesspirateninja
    fitnesspirateninja Posts: 667 Member
    ****ing jerks. This sucks and I'm sorry you have to deal with it.

    I don't really have any inspiring advice, but I agree with the suggestions to wear headphones or jog elsewhere. I also think it may be a good idea to document the comments in case things escalate.

    Do you have a friend who you can be your running buddy? Or do you have a dog (if not, perhaps someone would be willing to let you borrow a dog during your runs). I used to carry pepper spray and a knife with me when I was hiking by myself in the woods. I once had to show the spray to a creepy dude just to let him know I had something on me.

    Don't let *kitten* prevent you from taking care of yourself.

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