Completely deflated

[Maz1103]

One sentence....."you're not built for running are you?"...assume its because I have boobs, I'm not overweight.

Why do people think its ok to say things like that???

[HeavyFoot Graduate10]

It’s called invalidation. It makes jealous people feel adequate.

I’m “not built for running” either. Who cares?

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to HeavyFoot]

Yeah you're right... just knocked the wind out of my sails a bit.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Maz1103]

I can imagine it would Maz1103! It’s absolutely not ok to say things like that about someone! I’m not sure I’m ‘built for running’. - but that’s for me to say and ignore! If anyone else said it I’d probably want to smack’em! You crack on!

[Woollyweaver Graduate10]

That is just soooo dumb 🙄. I hope you biffed them on the nose 🤬

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to Woollyweaver]

The word "ar.......le" sufficed 🤣

[Woollyweaver Graduate10 in reply to Maz1103]

👏😂

[nowster Graduate10]

What does "built for running" look like? Do they look like that?

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

Not atall no !!!

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to Maz1103]

I'll bet they've never run at all. Making you look little in their eyes makes them feel better about themselves.

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

"ar.......le" indeed!Something similar has happened to me a few times.

Reaction is usually shock,upset then anger and finally the realisation that they're not even worthy of provoking such responses.

Don't let them knock the wind out of your sails, be yourself and carry on doing what you're doing, for yourself. You are awesome.

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Yes exactly...thank you x

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

People don't taste their words before spitting them out...pure jealousy! x

[Speedy60 Graduate10]

Humans are build for long, slow running. You are a human, therefore you are built for long, slow running. Every organ in your body, from your heart to your brain, will thank you for it. Good luck xx

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

😡😡😡😡How very rude!

Why people think they can make derogatory comments like this I do not know 🤔🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

You seem to be running just fine!

[Hidden]

I'm sure I am not build for running either. I am pretty sure I am build for hanging on the couch, watching TV 😂

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

🤣🤣

[Suze7]

It would be so lovely if people like this didn’t affect how one feels but like you, I would feel really upset and deflated by such a comment. No one who does and can run would make such a comment as they would know how hard it is to actually get out running so I agree with other posts that it’s jealousy. I guess the positive is that you’re making strangers (in all senses) feel so jealous that they can’t keep their jealous comments inside. Good for you!

[GailXrunning]

So sorry to hear that you’ve had to experience that awful comment while running. And I hope that the solidarity from everyone here will help heal the scars it leaves. You are a runner. You have had the courage to start running; the dedication to continue. You are amazing. You will be even more amazing. Go run 2022!

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to GailXrunning]

Yes, lovely support from this group. I'm over it now 🙂

[GailXrunning in reply to Maz1103]

👍

[buzzards Graduate10]

Just plain rudeness. 😡😡 You are doing something positive for your health and wellbeing and they are just jealous. Keep doing what you're doing. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

Eejits! (I'm being polite!)Glad you're over it now. I expect they thought they were hilarious... Not built for comedy 🤣

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to Lizcanrun]

🤣

[Teresa1632 Graduate10]

Ah, the poor arrogant fool. Take a look at the runners at every race and park run. We are all sizes and shapes, we are all built for running.It reminds me of a relative who scoffed at me when I said I run 5ks. "Not worth it, I wouldn't do less than 10k in a race" Not long after I was in my first 10k race, so was he. (I should also point out, he is 20 years younger and over a foot taller). He shot off like he was in the Olympics, and I ran my own race. At 9k, I spotted him up front, and going verrry slowly. And I reeled him in. He had cramp apparently. "Great fun this run" says I, and ran on. A few yards from the finish line, I heard him come running up behind me. So I broke into a sprint, and crossed the line seconds in front if him. I was like a dying dog, and about to throw up, but oh, it was worth it!

You'll get your chance to reply...with a medal and a finish line photo. The s@#t!

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to Teresa1632]

That's a great story...we'll done you ! Last laugh!!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Teresa1632]

💪🤣🤣! Well done you!

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Trying to close people down like this is so awful. I'm so sorry you experienced such rudeness.

[dijep Graduate10]

As I read your post I just wanted to tell them to f*** off. Some people are just awful and will never get the enjoyment out of life that us runners do.

Keep on doing what you're doing x 👍

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

🙂 Time to forget this idiot and move on; they are not worth a moment of your attention. 👍

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

I'm over it !😁

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to Maz1103]

👍 🙂

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Oh Maz1103 , surely you've noticed that all proper runners are built exactly the same? Usain Bolt and Mo Farah, for example. Or Paula Radcliffe and Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce. All from the same Playmobil mould.

I'm raging that anyone would dare to be so rude and undermine you in this way. If you'll be encountering them again, tell them to come back when they can run like you can. Then comment that they're clearly not built for intelligence, kindness, or manners.

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

Yes I will !! Not worth wasting energy over. I was just gobsmacked for a while. Over it now !

[fedupoffeelingtired]

I've had comments like that being a lady with a large chest. My sports bra is good at holding them still but makes them look even bigger! I normally shout back they must be jealous or if I can do it with big boobs they would find it a doddle, normally shuts them up

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to fedupoffeelingtired]

Great idea 🤣

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Well I think the comments here say it all! They are the one with the problem…we runners come in all shapes and sizes and that is the beauty of it. Run on and be proud!🙂

[Jell6 Graduate10]

We're all built for running, it's just that so many don't. Personally I have decided that I'm not built for speed 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Health2020 Graduate10]

Why do people think they can say things like that? I’m not built for running either BUT it can be easier said than done - look at the facts: how many runs have you completed? How far is your longest (distance or time) run? Ask yourself some questions like that and then you’ll have the answer - you can run (probably further than ar. le!) you are a 🏃‍♀️ runner x

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to Health2020]

Exactly..... even if I thought something like that I would never say it. I was brought up to be kind !

[Golf2106]

How rude. I’m also “not built for running” Also heard the black eye jokes!? It’s usually other people who wish they were doing it and aren’t xx

[Fionamags Graduate10]

I don't know either. Don't let it get to you Maz - you are the runner and you know it! You don't need to qualify for Team GB to enjoy what you do...

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

So presumably this person was:

a. Not a runner.

b. Lacking “courtesy filters” or had quaffed too much 🍷 🍾 🥂!!

You ARE the bigger person - enjoy your lovely running. 😄

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Correct on all 3 points!! X

[Elfe5 60minGraduate in reply to Maz1103]

😂😂😂 Ooooooh dear! Enjoy the last laugh then! 😄

[Maz1103 Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

I will !! X

[Teacher23]

These sort of people never fail to shock me. Thats a stupid thing to say"not built for running". It doesnt even make sense. People who say things like that are usually projecting their own hang ups and insecurities. You just carry on !

[Cowladyrunning Graduate10]

Ooof what a thing to say. Sorry you came across such a person. Just be very smug that you're proving them very wrong.

[sofaspud]

What an idiot. Keep running!