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Whats with all the runners on MFP

oregonzoo
oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
and profile pics of them with running shoes on?

Isn't there perhaps a more modest way to show off the fact that they run?


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  • scs143
    scs143 Posts: 2,190 Member
    Lol, I know. Freakin sneaker shots. If a stranger asked you to show them your sneakers would you???
  • ket_the_jet
    ket_the_jet Posts: 1,257 Member
    Those wings don't have enough buffalo sauce to cover up. I'd suggest changing it to a picture of wings with a thick, mesquite bar-be-que sauce because I don't want to see any skin on this website.
    -wtk

    Postscript: I actually find bar-be-que sauce to be pretty unappealing. Flay me if you wish.
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    Those wings don't have enough buffalo sauce to cover up. I'd suggest changing it to a picture of wings with a thick, mesquite bar-be-que sauce because I don't want to see any skin on this website.
    -wtk

    Postscript: I actually find bar-be-que sauce to be pretty unappealing. Flay me if you wish.

    I actually hate bbq sauce myself.
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    Lol, I know. Freakin sneaker shots. If a stranger asked you to show them your sneakers would you???
    H-E-L-L no! I have class!

    Have some standards, people.
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    I personally am offended by all the people just airing their shoe business like it's something that I want to see.
  • doorki
    doorki Posts: 2,576 Member
    Being that I have a foot fetish, it gets me all bothered and I need everyone to conform to my view of life.
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    Much better.

    nude-runners-1.jpg?w=529
  • twinmom14ek
    twinmom14ek Posts: 174 Member
    All the runners on MFP have figured out that running is a great cardio exercise that you can do practically anywhere, and the only equipment required is a decent pair of shoes. I personally hate running, but have embraced it as part of an overall fitness regime. I love playing soccer; to participate, I must run.

    Since I still consider my body a work in progress, I'm not big on posing for pictures. The action photo in my profile was the most recently available one (happens to be a pic from a mud run) that shows my current body size. Sure, I'm a little proud of the fact that my calves look muscular as I'm trudging along...but ultimately, I'm posting the pic as motivation for myself rather than as a way to "brag."

    I don't have a problem with your choice to post chicken wings (which I also happen to love). Ease up on people who are trying to better themselves--we're all in this together.
  • cubizzle
    cubizzle Posts: 900 Member
    and profile pics of them with running shoes on?

    Isn't there perhaps a more modest way to show off the fact that they run?


    :P


    LOVE!
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  • cubizzle
    cubizzle Posts: 900 Member
    I think the worst is when you can see the grass behind them in the picture and it hasn't been mowed! I mean mow your lawn people!
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    All the runners on MFP have figured out that running is a great cardio exercise that you can do practically anywhere, and the only equipment required is a decent pair of shoes. I personally hate running, but have embraced it as part of an overall fitness regime. I love playing soccer; to participate, I must run.

    Since I still consider my body a work in progress, I'm not big on posing for pictures. The action photo in my profile was the most recently available one (happens to be a pic from a mud run) that shows my current body size. Sure, I'm a little proud of the fact that my calves look muscular as I'm trudging along...but ultimately, I'm posting the pic as motivation for myself rather than as a way to "brag."

    I don't have a problem with your choice to post chicken wings (which I also happen to love). Ease up on people who are trying to better themselves--we're all in this together.

    My apologies if you thought I was being serious. I was actually using this as a way to mock other theads that come about.

    I assure you, you are doing an awesome job. :)
  • twinmom14ek
    twinmom14ek Posts: 174 Member
    The minute I hit post, I second-guessed the seriousness of it all. Guess I'm in that late-day office funk...struggling today after the holiday. Hope I wasn't too much of a buzz-kill.

    Carry on with the frivolity!
  • cowgirlslikeus86
    cowgirlslikeus86 Posts: 597 Member
    :devil:
    All the runners on MFP have figured out that running is a great cardio exercise that you can do practically anywhere, and the only equipment required is a decent pair of shoes. I personally hate running, but have embraced it as part of an overall fitness regime. I love playing soccer; to participate, I must run.

    Since I still consider my body a work in progress, I'm not big on posing for pictures. The action photo in my profile was the most recently available one (happens to be a pic from a mud run) that shows my current body size. Sure, I'm a little proud of the fact that my calves look muscular as I'm trudging along...but ultimately, I'm posting the pic as motivation for myself rather than as a way to "brag."

    I don't have a problem with your choice to post chicken wings (which I also happen to love). Ease up on people who are trying to better themselves--we're all in this together.

    My apologies if you thought I was being serious. I was actually using this as a way to mock other theads that come about.

    I assure you, you are doing an awesome job. :)

    Im glad you posted this and that I read down a little further because I was about to insult your picture
  • jgic2009
    jgic2009 Posts: 531 Member
    and profile pics of them with running shoes on?

    Isn't there perhaps a more modest way to show off the fact that they run?


    :P

    I went a step farther (with a picture of me actually running) because I'm just vulgar like that.
  • MamaKeeks
    MamaKeeks Posts: 234
    I have zero pictures of me running, but if there were I'd be carrying scissors

    BAHHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA:laugh:
  • KyleBigler
    KyleBigler Posts: 7 Member
    I just can't believe that in this day and age, we still have people who tie their self-worth to their running shoes. Like I'm not as important because I either didn't pay for a nice pair of shoes, or that I'm not worth their time because I'm not comfortable showing them off.
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    :devil:
    All the runners on MFP have figured out that running is a great cardio exercise that you can do practically anywhere, and the only equipment required is a decent pair of shoes. I personally hate running, but have embraced it as part of an overall fitness regime. I love playing soccer; to participate, I must run.

    Since I still consider my body a work in progress, I'm not big on posing for pictures. The action photo in my profile was the most recently available one (happens to be a pic from a mud run) that shows my current body size. Sure, I'm a little proud of the fact that my calves look muscular as I'm trudging along...but ultimately, I'm posting the pic as motivation for myself rather than as a way to "brag."

    I don't have a problem with your choice to post chicken wings (which I also happen to love). Ease up on people who are trying to better themselves--we're all in this together.

    My apologies if you thought I was being serious. I was actually using this as a way to mock other theads that come about.

    I assure you, you are doing an awesome job. :)

    Im glad you posted this and that I read down a little further because I was about to insult your picture
    uh oh. Maybe it's time to go back to the chicken wing pic!
  • KyleBigler
    KyleBigler Posts: 7 Member

    I went a step farther (with a picture of me actually running) because I'm just vulgar like that.

    Have you no decency? Don't you realize my kids sometimes see me on this site? Sheesh.
  • twinmom14ek
    twinmom14ek Posts: 174 Member
    Im glad you posted this and that I read down a little further because I was about to insult your picture

    Yeah, stick it to those overly-earnest people! :drinker:
  • casperuk
    casperuk Posts: 195 Member
    I have 30 pairs of Adidas trainers. Not one of which have ever been used in anger.
  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    The minute I hit post, I second-guessed the seriousness of it all. Guess I'm in that late-day office funk...struggling today after the holiday. Hope I wasn't too much of a buzz-kill.

    Carry on with the frivolity!

    Oh, no, having someone take the thread seriously adds to the humor. :laugh:

    Especially when they realize it and take it gracefully so we can all laugh with them. Because that's more polite than laughing at them and makes us feel a little better about the laughter. :flowerforyou:
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    What are you talking about?
  • bcampbell54
    bcampbell54 Posts: 932 Member
    Dammit, and I read all the posts before starting to vent my righteous indignation!
  • Pedal_Pusher
    Pedal_Pusher Posts: 1,166 Member
    Ha!
  • k7n2w3
    k7n2w3 Posts: 241 Member
    Why do runners even feel the need to put any pictures up about their running or even talk about it.. like 'oh look at me, i'm so cool, i'm a runner". Just burns me up that they do that.
  • lizsmith1976
    lizsmith1976 Posts: 497 Member
    How about cyclists? All those pics on bikes... Hate them too, lol.
  • marie_cressman
    marie_cressman Posts: 980 Member
    I have zero pictures of me running, but if there were I'd be carrying scissors

    ^^ this.... :happy:
  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    Dang anorexic shoes. We need some boots.

    I like big boots and I cannot lie; big boots just add to the runner's high...

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    BIG BOOTS! BIG BOOTS! Breakdown!
  • michellelemorgan
    michellelemorgan Posts: 184 Member
    What's the difference in being proud of running and posting a picture of that and being proud of your bikini body and posting a picture of that?
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