I am taunted by neighbours when I run up the street

The more I think about this the more disgusted I am. I think if they do this again you should call the police. and if they do it again call them again. I think this is harassment.

The little scumbags probably could not keep up w/you if they tried and like show their ignorance since they have nothing else better to do with their time. I am with the others, keep the tunes going as well as yourself. Nothing on Gods green earth says you have to kiss their *kitten* but by being civil when necessary makes you the better person. That being said, you also don't have to speak to them at all so why bother. Keep up the good work.

I would tell them yes I a currently overweight and you are a moron. I will one day lose my weight, but you will still be a moron!

I am with everyone else they have no class or manners. Your doing your self a good justice by working out and they are loosers for not noticing it. Keep up your hard work.

These people sound like real a**holes. Not the best way to get yourself noticed in a neighborhood. And let the neighbors know what kind of people they are for sure.
Parents need to know more than the child, and it is obvious that this is not the case.
You are doing an amazing thing and should hold your head up high. Don't give in to their rude comments.
I would also be careful when approaching them, as there are some really sick people in the world. You may want to report it to the authorities but leave it at that, then if there are further problems you have it covered.
I would like to punch someone like that in the face, but that doesn't make you any better than them. But it sure would make me feel better...lol
Keep up the good work and be proud of yourself.

I say firebomb their house! :laugh: :explode:

You're not over reacting....your neighbors are trash and have no couth. You should NOT expect anyone, neighbors OR strangers to yell insults at you while running. Kudos to you for running and 2 hours is a long time to run; as well as 8 miles being quite a distance.

I would say when someone yells something nasty to you, you should (if you're comfortable...b/c I surely have no problem) - Yell back that at least you're doing something to lose the weight...while they're still...uncouth, rude, vile ....[fill in the blank] OR......the one thing that could really tick them off....is SMOTHER THEM WITH KINDNESS (this one is hard...I know, I've tried it) -- Simply put on your biggest smile, wave and yell "And you have a nice day as well"!! :happy:

Just blow them off! You are out there for YOU and not to impress anyone but yourself. I'm proud of you! Keep doing it, just wear earphones and pretend you cant hear them. They are jerks and are raising another one to be just like them.

I have some 'new' neighbors also and one of their kids (about 8 years old) called me a 'freak' a few weeks ago. I'm sure it was because I had on my bright red running shorts, a bright yellow shirt and a reflective vest. I also ride by their house on my bike, that has baskets on it and I wear a helmet and vest then too, as I bike out on country roads and was nearly hit once. At first it bothered me, then I decided that I'd be an even bigger freak for him. I just haven't figured out how yet. Maybe I'll put some plastic flowers in the baskets, or a creepy doll.That might work. My dad would be proud of me. I inherited his bike, baskets and all and I'm thrilled to have it and will NEVER take the baskets off. Also, dad had a warped sense of humor like I do, so he'd prolly love the dorky stuff I'll put in it. Anyway, I honestly feel sorry for the kid, being raised by idiots.
Another neighbor yelled at my husband and I when we were on our bikes and said "NICE OUTFITS", as he sat on his fat butt petting his fat dog. We just smiled at him and said THANKS!!! We don't just pedal around the block, we ride 10-15 miles on a highway and other roads. Our safety comes before looks, and we'd like to keep our brains intact.

Again, just ignore them, pretend you cant hear them and keep moving!

We are in this for us, ignore people and their ignorant comments. We are healthier because we exercise, we are happier and we are proud of ourselves. They obviously aren't happy or they wouldn't feel the need to act like that.

i thought all you british people were supposed to be nice

It's unbelievable how horrible people can be to another person. Keep up the good work you are doing for you. It's hard to ignore the criticism but like others have said, plug in your headphones and don't give that family another thought.

It makes me sick that there are people like your neighbours in the world. They must feel so terrible and ashamed of their own fat, balding disgusting bodies that they feel a need to take it out on you.

Balding disgusting bodies?

If you are prepared to classify male pattern hair loss as disgusting, that makes you just as bad as the people who are taunting the OP.

Be ashamed of yourself.

Forgive me, perhaps I should have said fat; balding; disgusting bodies? As in balding and disgusting being two separate things.

By the way, I find baldness quite sexy sometimes. I am not ashamed of myself, I simply have trouble with words on occasion.

Absolutely disgusting. Appalling really.
I think you could call the cops. But, for your own peace of mind, I think you are better off just ignoring it now.
You stood up for yourself, and called them on their ignoble, horrible behavior. Now, just keep going.

What Jack *kitten* they are. Speical needs or no speical needs. No one should EVER treat a person like that.

Question: How fit are they?

--; Get an ipod and let stupid be stupid.

I am so proud of you that you run despite the cruel and unfair comments that you are receiving. Also, I wanted to add that in the U.S. you would only be a size 14, because our sizes are different than yours. I don't think that is very big at all.

The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree does it? Sorry you had to hear that from the *kitten* neighbor and his brat kid.

Keep your chin up and keep on keepin on. You are doing great- there is no way I could run like that.