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Steampunk
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Posted: 26 Sep 2011 07:20 pm |
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I was proud of myself yesterday. I shaved 37 seconds off my time when jogging a mile. Yeah, I was still slow...I know that. But I pushed myself and I was proud. It was only my second day jogging - EVER. I just told myself, "I'll get better. I'll keep going." I was excited to work harder and see myself improve.
Then a "friend" shows up and decides to #%@&! on me.
"Ouch. I could run it in 10 minutes."
This guy is a total chub. He's sitting here eating potato chips, seriously telling me that he can do a mile in 10 minutes. I told him to come with me to the gym tonight at 9:00 and show me but he gave me some story about this girl going to the pool next door at 8:00 and not wanting to run into her.
So am I a total loser because I can't do a mile in 10 minutes starting out? I run/jog as far as I can and then turn the treadmill down to catch my breath. Then I kick it back up and keep doing this until I get a mile. I thought I was at least doing okay for a total novice. =(
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grangers710
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Posted: 26 Sep 2011 11:21 pm |
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| This guy is a tool to begin with. Who freaking cares. You're there for you and to improve yourself. Dont let this loser get you down. You're doing fine just keep pushing yourself and trying to improve and dont let anyone get in your way.
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MichelleP
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Posted: 27 Sep 2011 10:48 am |
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grangers710 wrote: This guy is a tool to begin with. Who freaking cares. You're there for you and to improve yourself. Dont let this loser get you down. You're doing fine just keep pushing yourself and trying to improve and dont let anyone get in your way.
I totally agree with what grangers710 said.
Be proud of yourself!!!
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cportwine
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Posted: 27 Sep 2011 11:14 am |
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It sounds like he is trying to make himself look better. I would totally ignore him unless he is willing to prove his case. Running is not a easy thing to do. I walk allot and it's even hard for me to run a long ways.
One way to help yourself is to walk/run. I do that sometimes until I get my stamina up. Run a lap, then walk a lap. Or just keep pushing yourself more each time. You will get it and it doesn't matter how fast you are going.
I always keep track of distance and of course push myself so I get a good workout.
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Steampunk
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Posted: 27 Sep 2011 01:58 pm |
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Thanks everyone, I was really upset after that so I appreciate the kind words. =)
I went to the gym that night, nearly quit, but kept on going. So far, I've nearly shaved 2 minutes off my original time. ^.^
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chubbin_with_my_muffin
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Posted: 27 Sep 2011 02:34 pm |
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They're right. The guy's a tool. At least you're running at all. He's making excuses and boasting up bull. Plus, the fact that you're progressing quickly means you're really putting the effort in, which is the only part that matters.
And, if it helps, I've been running a few miles a week for the past several weeks, and I'm still stuck around a little over 11 minutes per mile. (which is only about a minute less than my "starting out time" for a mile.) Of course, speed's never really been my natural talent....
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Nir
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Posted: 28 Sep 2011 09:10 am |
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Steampunk wrote:
It was only my second day jogging - EVER.
Well our tutorial about exercise http://www.thelegacywebsite.com/tutorial_exercise.php certainly does its bit to impress upon you to take things gradually.
Let's assume it is not the 2nd day for your "friend"
I like to work out in a group because I like to be challenged and motivated by other people's fitness and stamina - but even though there are mixed levels of fitness and co-ordination in the room, no-one is left behind, each person gets a workout appropriate to their abilities, whether it is high/low impact options, extra levels, different weight selections etc.
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JennaB
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Posted: 18 Jan 2012 04:03 pm |
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You should definitely be proud of yourself for being active and exercising. Not many people have your determination. Friends should be the people who support and help you, not discourage you when you're trying to achieve a goal.
Even if what he said was true (that he could do it in 10 minutes) he should have congratulated you for a great workout and maybe join you and give you advice on how to improve your time.
Seems to me that he's anything but a friend.Last edited on 18 Jan 2012 04:03 pm by JennaB
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janh
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Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:37 am |
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You are doing awesome! Don't let people like that get you down. Keep it up.
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angelikmayhem
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Posted: 4 Jul 2012 08:00 pm |
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Just because your friend is a douche/braggart/liar shouldn't mean anything to you. If he had said, "I can break the world's record in a mile if I wanted to," would you have cared about that?
Can you run a mile in 10-minutes? Do you want to? If you do, then make it happen. If not, then screw him. I, for one, think a 10-minute mile would be a nice goal to aspire to.
In any event, never live for others: lines drawn in sand are easily erased by the tide. - AM
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Steampunk
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Posted: 18 Jul 2012 04:04 pm |
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Thanks. :)
I've learned that he's just full of hot air. He brags a lot. He tells some of the most ridiculous stories!
A little over a week ago I bought a bicycle. He said he'd go for a ride with me - he'd recently found a bike - so I said sure. We start out and I quickly realize, #%@&!, we're riding into the wind, not against it. He kinda just brushes it off like well so what? I'm so strong and fast and tough, I don't feel it! I thought, "Yeah and you're also 200+ pounds...." 
Since I posted my OP, I've lost ~33 pounds so I know I'm doing well. My last time for jogging the mile was 12 minutes 22 seconds. I tried again a week or so ago and got runners cramps but even with taking a break to regroup I made it in 13 minutes. I need to work my stamina back up, hopefully biking will help, it's been a little more challenging than I expected it would be. Yesterday I went straaaaight into the wind and it was blowing so hard I almost didn't make it up a hill. x.x
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babyen0330
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Posted: 18 Jul 2012 09:18 pm |
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That guy is not your friend. Friends uplift one another, and he was bringing you down. And I promise you, people like those do not change, so stay away from him.
You said he is a total chub, which means he has a low self esteem. So when you were celebrating the reduced time, he got jealous of your happiness and said something that would upset you in order to bring himself some satisfaction.
If you were to laugh and say "I dont care" he would have gotten upset, because that's not the reaction he wants. When your expression changed to an angry / sad face, he was laughing inside. Don't give him that satisfaction again.
Also, do not challenge him to prove himself. He never will. He wont prove himself because its not important to him. His goal was to upset you, and he accomplished it. Which is why you have to force a laugh and say the most offensive words to man-kind, "I DONT CARE." I emphasize the laugh, because if you have a mad face when you say "I don't care" then he will know that he still got to you.
Do not over-exert yourself just to prove yourself to him. Especially because he did not care enough to prove himself to you. Run as fast or as slow as you're comfortable with. You shaved 37 seconds off of your original time, which means that you are progressing. Congrats! Keep up the good work!
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Esther_White
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Posted: 29 Sep 2012 05:16 am |
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| Maybe you can tell him how he's making you feel?? I'd do that if I still want to keep him as a friend!
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Lora
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Posted: 5 Oct 2012 09:47 am |
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I think it would be better just ignore that guy and do what you do. Be proud of yourself and don't think about stupid guy's opinions!
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