At work...
Friend... how’s the running going?
Me.... oh it’s great thank you I’m loving it, ran this morning and the water off the lake was beautiful
Friend... ah well Jan, if you’ve got time to admire the view you’re not pushing yourself hard enough
Me... 😬
Inner me... 🤬
An eye roll.
Hah!
Indeed 😶
Sounds a bit like she's jealous of your running. She may well be super competitive but maybe she doesn't actually enjoy running like you do.
It's definitely her issue. X
What nonsense. Just ignore it. Admiring the view is one of the best things about running and it helps you concentrate.
I think so, I’m so enjoying the whole experience
They obviously know what they are talking about - so ask them when they can come out for a run with you to show you how it should be done !! 
Does she think it's meant go whizzing by in a blur? Are you meant to be running at warp speed like the starship enterprise? Or running with your eyes shut perhaps! No it's probably just as well you didn't say any of that, although you could invite her to run with you next time 😁
Nah, I’m good, slow and sexy pace and building up gradually whilst being in the moment suits me 👍🏻
There are situations in life where slow is so much better than fast (and no, get your mind out of the gutter, I'm not just thinking about that!!)
Taking the time to do something safely and without injury is a good thing. If you can enjoy the scenery along the way, all the better!
Ask her if she drove at 70mph when she was starting to drive *eye rolling smiley*
😆 my mind was instantly in the gutter!
hahahaha
Me too 🤣
What! Careless ‘banter’ maybe but you know the changes running has made for you and you should be proud- don’t let it get to you 🤗
Thx, just a bit disappointed. She knows me well so should appreciate how massive this change is for me, hey ho ..
Refer to King Solomon: “The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong . . .” 😄
I is not swift but I is appreciative....
There’s always the hare and the tortoise too 😂
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Stick your tongue out!!
I don't get asked much in the first place, but when I do I tailor my answer to the individual, from just "great thanks" to more enthusiastic answers for those I know will really care 😉👍🏻
Excuse my language but WTF?
I love the misconception that running has to be full on intensity and pace... we can have people out there believing this for our amusement, but if they do start running we need to educate them before they injure themselves.
We all have our place don’t we and that ok 👌
I'd go along with the, "yes it was great, why don't you come with me" responses.
Someone I work with (who doesn't even use the stairs) once asked how far I ran, I replied "generally 5k." "Oh, only 5k?" was her reply.
Amazing 😶😶😶
Sounds like she couldn't do 5 steps never mind 5k. Such negative people . Good job we are all positive on here 😂😂
You could always take her with you and throw her in the lake
😂 That's really tickled me! People are so weird sometimes!
Yup. That’s why I love the support on here, I don’t want a medal just for people to understand how chuffed I am about the achievement and what it means
Surprising how many others ( non runners) like to give a critiques. Grr get of your bum and run.
Another common one is the response of "Oh I hate running"
Often tempted to say "why the hell did you ask me about it then?"
People are so jealous aren't they . You enjoyed your run and took in the views . Both can be done at the same time 😊😊
😂 Next time she asks how the running is going, just say very seriously, "Not sure to be honest, I took your advice and pushed myself harder but it's all such a blur now that I have no idea where I've run to or how far. I think I ought to slow down a bit because it feels a bit dangerous going so fast!" And look a bit worried! 😂
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Wow, that’s an impressive de-motivation if ever I’ve heard one.
I don’t suppose any of us here are trying to become Olympic athletes, just ordinary people trying to improve fitness, mental health, get outdoors etc etc and most of all ENJOY it. 👍
I’m flippin LOVING it 💕
How rude! I bet you enjoy your runs more than she does.
I've been told that if I sing along then I am not pushing hard enough. ENOUGH WITH THIS RUNNING DICTATORSHIP. I and I suspect you, run and enjoy it. It's got the same benefits plus more so there.
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Ha ! They need to come out with me....I have snails that pass me ! 🐌🏃♀️ #dontgivea🐌
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Just... WOW!!!.. Some people!! ... She doesn't sound much of a fun colleague..
LOVE the replies you have here. Thank-goodness for like-minded souls
I don't pay any attention to people like this. ....there's always going to be someone faster, slower, with more or less energy, who can run further or not at all, but who will always have an opinion. ...I think it's all about our individual journeys and what we are happy with. If they can't be happy for us , they can so* off 😀
What an odd comment? I hope she got a two finger salute as well. Ive said it loads but I would rather be a happy plodder and enjoy the surroundings than push myself, absolutely hate it and collapse at the end needing a paramedic. Keep going at your happy pace, you’re doing fab.
Ps
I’m sure Old Floss has some wise words for your colleague x
Totally did! 👌
Your friend would loathe me and my runs then.... Sometimes, what I see and then ramble about takes longer than the run!!!
"A snail sees the benefits... the beauty in ever inch "
Go you !!!
On the contrary, if you don't have time to admire the view, you are pushing yourself too hard!
What music do you listen to?
What songs do you run to?
What do you do with your race bibs?
what shoes do you recommend?
What do you do on rainy days? 
