Have you ever cried during a workout?

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  • erikazj
    erikazj Posts: 2,365 Member
    I sometimes cry when running - I occasionally get this weird wave of emotion, its not because I'm hurting or anything (although I've cried from that too). Whenever I've run a race I've always cried on crossing the finish line - I think it must be some sort of response to the release of adrenaline or something! It's happened every time - 5k to half marathon! When my boss decided he was going to pace me during the half marathon I ran last year I had to warn him during the last mile that I might cry on crossing the line, and that there was nothing wrong it just happens! I crossed the line, I cried, and bless him, my boss was not at all phased and gave me a massive hug!
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    I sometimes cry when running - I occasionally get this weird wave of emotion, its not because I'm hurting or anything (although I've cried from that too). Whenever I've run a race I've always cried on crossing the finish line - I think it must be some sort of response to the release of adrenaline or something! It's happened every time - 5k to half marathon! When my boss decided he was going to pace me during the half marathon I ran last year I had to warn him during the last mile that I might cry on crossing the line, and that there was nothing wrong it just happens! I crossed the line, I cried, and bless him, my boss was not at all phased and gave me a massive hug!

    Geesh, great. I'll be a mess after my first 5K in February.
  • WendyTricia
    WendyTricia Posts: 81 Member
    I did my first day of JM's 30 Day Shred and about half way through circuit 2, I started balling. I'm not sure why. I just felt this wave of emotion. I've never wanted something so bad (getting healthy) and it just somehow hit me like a wrecking ball. I finished the workout, even though it about killed me- I finished the work out.
    I'm just wondering if anybody else has had this happen?

    You won't believe me, but I started bawling during that same workout. I don't know why! I was overwhelmed with wanting it SO BAD, and knowing that I have to bust my butt to do it. It was in the middle of the workout - I just broke down - and I kept going. It was like facing myself head on. No one else. Just me against me. And it was quite an experience. So you are not alone at all!!!

    Congrats on doing the workout. Keep going! It's so worth it!!
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    Oh definitely. I cried the first time I ran 30 minutes on the treadmill without stopping, and one time while on the elliptical, I it hit me that I had hit a 70 lb loss that very morning. It didn't dawn on me until then.
  • monkey18
    monkey18 Posts: 16
    Great story you made me smile!! thank you
  • leslieheb
    leslieheb Posts: 45 Member
    I am a huge biggest looser fan.. I like watching what they do and the advice and know that I am not alone in this journey.. But there are countless shows where the contestants break down and cry... most of us are the way we are because of something.. And on the show we see that.. When the trainers pull one of them aside and they talk about what has gone on in their life to make them reach the point where they are at now and what they are going to do to get out of it and prevent it from happening again.. weight loss is a battle everyday because it is something that never goes away.... someone who is addicted to drugs don't need drugs to survive but we all need food to survive so we are faced with t his challenge every day and at least 3 times a day if not more... I am so happy for you and you finishing and hope that your journey continues to be a success.
  • fasttrack27
    fasttrack27 Posts: 324
    I cried after I finished my first tri in October.

    The previous December, I vowed to lose 45 pounds. Once I hit that goal in July, I wanted to pick a new goal and settled on the sprint triathlon. I can't tell you how many times I felt like the fat, uncoordinated kid in school. I can't recall exactly how many times I was picked last for sports, but when I think about it, the pain still feels fresh.

    As on the last half mile of the tri, all I could think about were all the people who doubted me or made fun of me over the years. My parents, sister, aunt, uncle and cousins were all at the finish line cheering for me as I came in. When I turned the last corner and saw them standing there I thought about how they'd seen me transform from this awkward chubby kid into a motivated woman who they could be proud of.

    The tears started flowing as I put my foot directly down on the timing mat. I claimed it was sweat running down my face and kept smiling despite how overcome with emotion I was. It was easily the proudest moment of my life so far.

    Awesome and inspiring! Thanks for sharing those thoughts!!
    No, I never have cried but I do feel like spewing profanities at a certain instructor. I'm not sure she's actually all human...but she's darn good at what she does which is why there is literaly a waiting line to get in her classes!
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