This Random Jogger.....

first of all....good job! I am proud of you for even trying to tackle it because I probably wouldn't have attempted it right now LOL! And I used to run 4-6 miles every day. Second of all...whether he meant it to be condescending or he meant it to be encouraging, you can take it and make of it what you want. And I would chose to look at it as encouraging praise. Just like if you had a personal trainer or a coach helping you out...those are probably the words you would hear from them. Every single time I get on my treadmill in the evenings, I feel like I have fought and won a battle for the day. I really hate exercising! And really, either way you choose to take his comment...it should still be motivating for you! (it would be for me :happy: )

I doubt he was being condescending. Don't be self conscious. Maybe he was once in your position and thought he'd just offer some encouragement. Whenever I see someone out running, walking, cycling, or whatever, I think, and sometimes say, "Good for you!" I still have a bit to lose before I reach my goal, so I'm not one of the "skinny" people out running or biking. I just think it's nice to say positive things. Don't sweat it. Say, "Yeah!! Way to go, me!!!"
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I'm a jogger of about 30+ years and I'd say that the jogger who said something like 'Way to got, keep going!'....noticed that you were struggling a bit(we were all beginners)...and knew instintively that you were probably a beginner and wanted to give you a bit of encouragement as you were now joining the 'fold' so to speak...:)

First off congrts for getting out there and running the track ( Its hard work) I would take what he said as kind works of a fellow human being. Perhaps he just wanted you to know that you were doing a good job. (you know the random acts of kindness thing) Then you take the happy feeling it gives you and pay it forward. Chances are he was being nice because there is a greater precentage of nice people out there than jerky people.:flowerforyou:

I am a runner too... and I find it a pretty supportive community. I always exchange 'good mornings' with fellow runners whenever I run....I think he/she was trying to be encouraging. I know we can feel sort of self-conscious when we run, but I think he/she was genuinely giving you a pat on the back...as am I...*way to go!*
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Yeah, thanks, he probably just was being supportive. I get kind of sensitive about my weight, which I probably shoudn't, but I am. I actually wasn't jogging, but walking fast, but I admit to jogging part way, because a bee was circling my head and wouldn't leave me alone, so I was trying to outrun it. LOL. Of course, that's when everyone comes running by.:blushing:

What ever it takes to get us moving, huh??:laugh: :laugh:

Your doing great, keep up the good work!:flowerforyou:
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BTY......cute truck!! Your so clever!!

i dont think this was intended as an insult whatsoever. whenever i see joggers when im in the car i tell my boyfriend to honk...only to show solidarity! sometimes people just give off a vibe, and you said it yourself, you felt self conscious. he was trying to support you, it would feel great to me to see fellow joggers more often.

I went to the local metropark yesterday to attempt the 3 mile path, which I did. Anyway, it was quite busy with joggers, bikers, power walkers, etc. So here I go, sweating my *kitten* off, when some jogger comes at me, and says "Way to go! Good job!" And keeps going. I mutter thanks, and continue on. The thing is, I was both gratified AND insulted. Am I even normal for feeling this way? I admit I'm self conscious of how I look, but I don't think he said that to any skinny chicks. As I type this and see what I'm saying, I think I should take it the way he said it. But I still felt kind of...oh, I don't know....like he was condescending. Maybe it's from years of being overweight and teased that I got this way, but I dunno. :frown:

I had the same thing happen to me the other day. I'm doing a walk to run program and was running at the time when someone on a riding lawn mower gave me a thumbs up and said, "good job!" I wasn't sure how to take it either! :huh: My coworkers were trying to convince me that it was a compliment, but I thought it was odd and felt like I needed to get my *kitten* of the couch more often!

I went to the local metropark yesterday to attempt the 3 mile path, which I did. Anyway, it was quite busy with joggers, bikers, power walkers, etc. So here I go, sweating my *kitten* off, when some jogger comes at me, and says "Way to go! Good job!" And keeps going. I mutter thanks, and continue on. The thing is, I was both gratified AND insulted. Am I even normal for feeling this way? I admit I'm self conscious of how I look, but I don't think he said that to any skinny chicks. As I type this and see what I'm saying, I think I should take it the way he said it. But I still felt kind of...oh, I don't know....like he was condescending. Maybe it's from years of being overweight and teased that I got this way, but I dunno. :frown:

I had the same thing happen to me the other day. I'm doing a walk to run program and was running at the time when someone on a riding lawn mower gave me a thumbs up and said, "good job!" I wasn't sure how to take it either! :huh: My coworkers were trying to convince me that it was a compliment, but I thought it was odd and felt like I needed to get my *kitten* of the couch more often!

I take that kind of thing as a compliment - I'm proud of my hard work, and if someone recognizes it, it validates me....

I power-walked (with my 3lb weights in hand) by a woman who said "That's what I should be doing." -- to which I replied "I LOVE it, and it WORKS, and I feel GREAT!"

Why not share the love??

Let me make you feel better... I was running in 10 mile race this year (my 1st ever; worked at it all year) and the medical golf cart rode by me a few times and asked if I was OK.
I thought it was funny how they picked me out of the crowd... Apparently, my struggle was apparent. That's OK, I was so proud I did it.... besides, my struggle just showed them the effort that I was putting into it. Everyone loves the underdog!

Keep going... I can't believe the positive effect on my mind that running has... now, if I can only control my food intake !