Sorry Anna if you've trained for months then even at the start line you're "almost there". The weird thing is that I have a friend that tells me I do too much. She is training for a half-marathon now so I was able to return the favour! The other thing is that I have some minor heart problems and it's the non-runners that say to me "You should take it easy". It's because I run my condition isn't getting worse! In fact it's even getter better. No medical professional has ever questioned the amount I run. I ran to my Doctor's surgery for both covid jabs (had a lift back though, I'm not totally mad...)
Yeah all of them pretty much. Used to get into arguments in education with class people for talking about running to much- none of them 🏃♂️🏃♂️. Also the ones who don't understand parkrun is actually an event not just a run in the park- it's okay explaining once or twice but not almost every week 🤣
After my first marathon, someone at work asked how long it took me. I quite proudly told them 4:56:51. They replied "Well, that's not very fast. I knew somebody who did it under 4 hours once. If I was going to do it I would be quicker than that. Why didn't you run faster?" This was a bloke who weighed about 20 stone, who smoked 40 a day.
I was told by a non-running female friend that it was my own fault if I was catcalled or followed out running because of what I wore: full length leggings and a vest! I tried to explain that no one runs in tracksuit bottoms these days because they are so heavy and create drag but, no, I was still dressing provocatively to potential attackers. As a self-defence instructor, I was really annoyed at this one. It's up to attackers not to attack...
Running on holiday is amazing. You get to go places and see things you might not get to see with the family. And if it’s early enough you see places wake up.
There is so much you can see of a place when you are using your feet. So running is great. On biz trips to Tokyo, a jog-walk-jog in the early morning is really great for seeing parts of the city I would never visit otherwise.
One of the many highlights of running in VA this past weekend. Got to go over a bridge at dawn / sunrise and saw the town `wake up`. :-). Looking forward, at some point, of doing this in Seattle!
My biggest pet peeve is when someone asks about my running and then proceeds to tell me, very defensively, exactly why *they* cannot or do not run. "It hurts my knees / I don't have time / It's boring" etc. etc. As if I care AT ALL why anyone else does or does not run.
"How far was your marathon?" is a good one! Another situation happened to me this morning. I currently have my arm in a sling after breaking it a couple of weeks ago, and turned up at my local parkrun. A couple of people seemed shocked I was still taking part, not understanding that walking is an option.
just came back from my first ever parkrun, your hella right bro 😂 everybody is older than 27 and were staring at my 19 year old self as i arrived 30 secs before start time. They were so dressed up in bright colors and fancy shit, felt so intimidating at first but once the race started most of them werent faster than me 😂
"You are crazy". It seems that excersizing, eating healthy and being fit is some kind of mental illness, but obese, sick and always tired is healthy. I fail to see the logic in this. Oh well, time for my long run now....
As a runner, the thing that irks me is if I'm running with a friend and either myself or my friend are slightly in front, maybe it's a single file area. And someone shouts something to the effect of ' go on you can catch them'. It implies this idea that every single time you run it's a flat out race, when 90% of the time I'm just jogging well within myself. I think non runners might ask how far you ran, and how long did that take. Not understanding that we're mostly trying to run slow.
I don't like it when people say "I could never do what you do," just because if I had said that I wouldn't have experienced all the joys running has brought me. I wish people would take a chance on running and see the power it has to change you for the better.
One day i ran my PB for 10k (around 40 minutes), asked my grandma to guess the time, she replied: 2 hours? 😃 When I asked my dad, he replied: around 15 minutes? It's funny how non runners have no idea about how much time does it take to run different distances for an average person.
Probably a non-runner who didn't know the difference between an easy/recovery and pace/race run? 80/20 rule says we'll be running "slow" 80% of the time.
My favourite running channel😍..I was recently diagnosed with spondolytits but I managed to complete my sub 30 5k last week. Learning a lot from allllll of yooouuuuuuu...🥰 Thank you!🙏
People have accused me of running only for weight management or worse as a form of exercise bulimia. I doubt someone would run as much I have or as consistently as I have for over 40 years if those were my only motivations. Running is the complete package of mental and physical management of the one body I have been given.
I dropped off my car at my mechanic for some repairs and after he asked how I'm getting home, i said, run back home, he replied, but your place is 5 km away, that's far. I replied, not that far, 30 min easy
I totally relate to Anna's point about running on holiday. My mum (bless her) is very much the 'you're on holiday, you don't need to run!' type and doesn't appreciate that running is a joy for me rather than a chore!
Don't even get me started on when I was XC and when I said "I kind of like doing these long runs" someone would reply with "you must be smoking something dog there's no way you like long runs like these" like yes I do like these long runs you got a problem with that? People have all sorts of weird habits/hobbies and that is fine, don't try to down play it with "I do these things that are ACTUALLY fun" comments. Not saying you btw just in general.
Cheers to walking....whenever you need to! Whether it's a 5K or marathon.....a short walk to catch my breath or drink some water is sometimes needed. It's all good!
I thought there was a survey of articles which looked at stories relating to Joggers/Runners and it found the term Jogger was used in more negative headlines (Jogger attacked... Jogger injured... Jogger suffers medical emergency). Runner was linked to positive stories (Runner wins lottery, Runner saves cat from tree, Runner raises money for charity). The lesson is if someone calls you a jogger they don't like you 😂.
If you started right now, how far could you run? I don't know - depends on what I ate, what shoes I have on, what type of training I've been doing. I haven't tapered my mileage, might need to grab some electrolytes, get my playlist ready 🤣
Two kids did the obligatory ‘run forest run’ then on the next lap of the park they said ‘you’re really fast, like the flash’ so I didn’t mind that so much 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Most of the negative stuff I get is the tired "it's bad for your knees" cliché, and I have critics who are cynical about the need for anything other than one pair of cheap trainers (I was one of those until I contracted plantar fasciitis), but I've found most people I know supportive and, in a few cases, openly impressed. I was 17 stone and aged 64 when I took up jogging five years ago, I'm now around 13 stone and running up to 40 miles a week.
I told my dad once I done 14 miles this afternoon to which he replied 'You must be bloody mad'. It's just an example of his responses to my long run updates during my marathon training block. I'm dreading the day I have to tell him I did 26.2 this morning lol
My father (82, can hardly walk) asked me why I found it necessary to run 14 km at the weekend. Do I have to? I said yes, i had to. Why? So I don't end up like you, I replied. He said 'fair enough ' 🤣
My perception of distance has changed as a runner, and when i go on walks or hikes with a non-runner and say, 'oh we're close' they'd think its probs like less than a km, and two hours later realised i meant 10...
Another one is... "I'd get so bored running for so long"... to which I've so far never replied "I'm sorry that your thoughts are so dull that being alone with them would be torture".
Just started getting into the running thing, still slow and whatnot (thanks for the vids, they're really helpful). Whenever I would tell my overweight family about my couch to 5k, they were proud but saying how tiring it sounded and "wow I cant see how you'd run that far!". And they're confused that I'm still jogging after my 5k is done. Though what got to me more was talking to my coworker. As soon as I'd mention, "I'm training for a 5k" she'd immediately go "ugh! I couldn't do it! That's too tiring!" before going onto something else. The reactive negativity of me doing a thing they wouldn't like just baffled me.
Keep up the good work, Suzy! They just don’t get it because they haven’t been bitten by the running bug like you have. So glad you’re enjoying the journey! Run on!
I was recently asked if I wanted to do one of those distance for charity things by my work colleagues. They were saying how we could aim for 50k for the month as a group and I very timidly interrupted and said 'oh...um...my runs get me to about 100k per month at the moment, so we could aim higher if you want' and I got the whole shebang: "omg you're insane that's too much!" (it's definitely not but thanks for your input), "That's not that far really that's only 25km per week, I knew a guy who was running 50km per week" (That's great for him! I'm returning from an injury that had me out of the game for months so I'm pretty proud of my current mileage) "are you training for a marathon? I wouldn't run unless I was being chased" (no I'm working up to a half, and again, thanks for your input -_-), and my personal favourite: "I thought you said you had problems with your knees? So how can you run?" ( I have hEDS. The answer is carefully)
Lined up at the start of a (very competitive) cross country race, and myself and a mate found ourselves criticised for wearing trail shoes rather than spikes. “We’ll, you can wear them, but I wouldn’t fancy it” the bloke said. Needless to say, we both made a point of comprehensively burning him off!
Any non runner commenting on what is a "good pace". Like good pace for what? 1500? 10k? Marathon? Okay non runner, tell me please, I've been waiting for your approval.
Someone living locally to me once asked about my regular running routes. After describing them they said 'oh, you don't want to be running that way. So many hills!' We live in a valley. You literally can't avoid them. And anyway, what's wrong with a hill!?
Loved the bit about expensive kit and all the shoes. I’m so over my mum joking about how expensive they are when I get a new pair! I now just hide them when she visits 😂
If you have four pairs of shoes each pair will last on average four times as long. You spend more upfront but over a few years it’s the same amount as if you just had one pair at a time. Plus, having multiple types of shoe is better for the joints.
hey guys, just wanted 2 thank you for all your work and energy u put into this channel. just started with running a short time ago and u gimme so much inspiration and motivation. worst comments for me so far are different types of disrespectful comments on my performance or body(u arent that fast right?, u dont look like ure fit, …). i mean im definetly not that fit already and have some weight 2 lose for sure (already lost about 8 pounds) but at least im going outdoors 4 times a weak challenging myself, doing sth good for me and enjoying it. keep up your good work and good luck with your challenges and goals.
I do love, love, love my running - and I do enjoy a long run, BUT i am not a fan of super early in the morning runs! Who know, maybe one day!!! Thanks for the fun content.
@@stevieroger7478 like…. a very strange part of my brain likes the idea of being the kind of person who could wake up early and run, BUT a more realistic part of my body is like, nah… I’m good.
I really don't get the comments about spending money on kit. The affordability of running, was one of the biggest selling points that drew me to the sport. The barrier to entry is especially low. If you already own some sweatpants and an old t-shirt $50 for some entry level sneakers is all it takes. As most people already own smartphones you can even get free data tracking.
On my first half marathon. My brother and I were running. A 4yo girl and here dad were out cheering. As we went by she asked her father "Daddy, why are they all running"?
The other day after passing a mother and her toddler on a wooded trail I heard the kid ask "why is that man running, mommy?" and the mom said "Some people run for fun, honey." I was about to say "Actually it's because of the bear on the trail back there" but I thought better of it.
When I told my folks I was going to try for the two Oceans here in RSA, my Dad told me it would be bad on the knees...hasn't stopped me though, still training to try and run it next year :) The whole reason I started running was to do it so that I could see if I was able to, not worth quitting now :)
Good luck on your journey. Make a point to celebrate every step along the way. I started running 7 years ago after a bet to run Comrades. (Having “run” one 3k 25 years earlier.) It made me loose appreciation for the accomplishment of intermediate steps for a while.
I get bored sometimes in the middle third of a long run or the end bit of a medium run. Mileage can get mentally taxing but that's part of the training stimulus.
If they're a good sport, I don't mind when friends say "You can go faster than that!" When they compare me to a professional, though - we're not all that fast! 😅
“How far do you normally run?” Where to start with that one… How long you got? 1 mile, 5k, 6K, 7k, 10k, 15k, 10 miles, 13.1 miles, 30k, 20 miles, 26.2 miles, 50k, 50 miles and 100k…
When I was trying to get into the 100 marathon club I was running 2 marathon a month when another runner who was training for London marathon said to me 'its easy for you, you don't have to train " other than the speed session, hill work recovery runs, long runs I guess he's right.
Someone:"What was your fastest marathon?" Me:"3h18m" Someone:"And what is the official word record?" Me:"Around 2h2m" Someone:"Ohhhh....I did not think that you were so slow..."
Non runners have no idea how big the difference is between elite times and amateur runners. I had a very similar comment today about my new marathon PB
Talking to a friend i said i was nervous before a race because everyone sort of expects me to win a medal. She then asked whether i was running the same race as her friend (there was a half marathon in our neighborhood). I said my race was a 5,000m race and then she said “oh, i thought you do real races, like marathons and half marathons, not just 5km”. I didnt think i was real good, but i guess from her perspective i beat usain bolt 😁
I always get the “I only run if something is chasing me”, I kind of get snarky and have a go to response now, “well at least it’s not catching me, you on the other hand……nice knowing you.” I’m horrible I know! But I’m so sick of hearing that one!
OMG! The "almost there" hits home so hard...I can't count the times I've heard that before I've gotten halfway, regardless of the race distance! It's actually demotivating because we're not stupid...
I have been told that "All runners do it to only 'Peacock' and that it's all about "me"! The best thing I have heard someone said to me is this, "running is we not me". I always say this "On race day I have 100's of friends just for the day" and "In running we trust".
My cousin's wife always yells out Run Forest Run to me when she drives by. I used to cringe but these days I kind of wear it as a badge of honor. It's always going to be difficult to explain running to a non runner. Fun video guys, really enjoyed it.
Here in Iowa you get the "Run Forest" but we also get jerks in lifted trucks with no exhaust rodding it past you to show you how cool they are and almost hitting you in the process. The there is the coal rolling. On a separate note The Running Channel came up with a running song, now the Running Channel needs to come up with something that us runners can yell to each other that is positive and we all can hear it and know that the yeller is a fellow runner. Something like "Run Forest, you are almost there, and there is a dog behind you, and really why are you doing this to your knees". Ok that one is not great. ;)
I think sometimes we have to stop and ask what sort of runner do I want to be! It’s one think do a weekly Parkrun but that doesn’t mean you can do The London Marathon in 6 months time, it might be worth considering how much spare time you can spare each week. Certainly a weekly run is a good start but for regular sessions a trip to Decathlon might help, have 2 pairs of identical shoes but different colours. One pair you wear and switch every time, it will mean your shoes will last a bit longer and you have a dry pair in the winter months. Foot hygiene is important so have a few pairs you use for running and wash them as part of your kit, check your feet for blisters and if you get them treat them properly. Also ensure your nails are not going to impede you. Simple steps make a difference. Take things at your pace and remember one size doesn’t always fit all, make a note of your runs and distances and you will see what progress you make. You might find things go better than expected, we were all new once and as we progress we discover our potential.
The one comment that just blows my mind is when a non runner says "oh you're doing the Brighton marathon so, is that the same distance as london marathon?" 🙄🙁
This video is so funny! I can relate to many of what was said in the video. I do run while on holiday, though there wasn't any holiday trip for the past 1 and a half year.
A coworker of mine could'nt understand why anyone would run for fun. And when I told him about paying to run a 10K it just blew his mind. But then he is overweight and probably would rather be eaten by a bear than trying to run from it. I have also heard that one where people state that they would'nt run unless being chased with knives. But the one that annoys me the most is "I could have run that if I wanted to" when you know they never would.
I mainly dislike when people don't ask questions, but fill in what they think it is. 'You ran a marathon, wow, I can't do that' instead of ''You ran a marathon, how was it?". With questions you can at least tell a bit of your story.
A friend of mine once said "I ran a 5k Marathon today!". I had to explain to her, that a Marathon are 42.2k and I think she doesn't understands that until today...
Someone at work regularly asks me, after the weekend, "did you go jogging?" I've given up telling them that I don't jog, I RUN. I doubt they understand. And when I tell them how far I went, they ask, "where did you go?" Simply telling them I ran one of my own routes, as I have several, just isn't enough. They seem to want a street-by-street account of my run. Even though they don't even know that area! 😠
We feel you Stevie. Next time they ask "where you went jogging?" stop them and say "Actually, it's pronounced yogging." They'll sound silly everytime they ask you again and you can at least have a laugh to yourself! 😃😃😃
A non runner asking you after a half marathon,”how long did you ran?” When you say it’s 13.1 miles, they say “oh, you should have told me, I would have come done it with you”🙄
100% get the holiday running one. Went away for a staycation in Wales last weekend. Found the local park run on the Saturday and I was away in my happy place. Who doesn’t love a park run along a coast path????? The wife and kids thought I was mad 😂
The `running is bad for your knees!`, `running ruins your testosterone!`, `running is so terrible and not fun!` comments probably annoyed me the most. Both are true when you aren't running / training properly, but... there's a reason why you vary the effort, distance, and duration along with strength training. As time went on, took the opportunities to discuss running in a more informative and thoughtful manner.
I started running at 55 now almost 60 ..If people comment ,I ask them to join me and talk about it .Then tell them that they will be back in about an hour..
Here the ones I received: "I can run a marathon" == they participated in a 'marathon' racing the shortest distance (5k)🙄🤔😝 "Did you know that runners want to RUN AWAY from problems they can't face? "😫😫 , "I get up earlier than you exercise, come to work, have children and I'm not tired😏👺", "I am younger than you, my running time must be better👹" == that person never ran, "I can also run one hour😈" == they never tried but they will talk, "This is not a running street😠" (bikers almost driving over me) 🙄😛😛🙁😛
Here in Japan, usually people will encourage someone they see running (Gabarre!) or say well done (o-tsukaresama!). But, like other countries, you will find running snobs. After cheering on friends on a marathon a few years ago (I did a 10k and finished earlier), I saw quite a few folk who were definitely under 3hours, and were walking up most of a steepish (but definitely runable) incline 2k from the finish - so I tell the snobs who tell me 'it doesn't count if you did not run it all' - "I've seen sub-3 runners walk, don't talk s***"
Have you heard any of these? Are there any that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!
Sorry Anna if you've trained for months then even at the start line you're "almost there". The weird thing is that I have a friend that tells me I do too much. She is training for a half-marathon now so I was able to return the favour! The other thing is that I have some minor heart problems and it's the non-runners that say to me "You should take it easy". It's because I run my condition isn't getting worse! In fact it's even getter better. No medical professional has ever questioned the amount I run. I ran to my Doctor's surgery for both covid jabs (had a lift back though, I'm not totally mad...)
I can genuinely believe that Anna's pyjamas are her running kit
Yeah all of them pretty much. Used to get into arguments in education with class people for talking about running to much- none of them 🏃♂️🏃♂️. Also the ones who don't understand parkrun is actually an event not just a run in the park- it's okay explaining once or twice but not almost every week 🤣
I've been asked, "Is something chasing you?", to which I respond, "Yes, poor health. It's chasing you, too.'"
That's good!
After my first marathon, someone at work asked how long it took me. I quite proudly told them 4:56:51. They replied "Well, that's not very fast. I knew somebody who did it under 4 hours once. If I was going to do it I would be quicker than that. Why didn't you run faster?" This was a bloke who weighed about 20 stone, who smoked 40 a day.
This is why I hesitate to share my finishing times, especially with non-runners.
Congrats on your sub-5-hour first marathon!
@@mjcossel6136 thank you.
Congratulations on completing your marathon - 1st half marathon booked in Swansea
I was told by a non-running female friend that it was my own fault if I was catcalled or followed out running because of what I wore: full length leggings and a vest! I tried to explain that no one runs in tracksuit bottoms these days because they are so heavy and create drag but, no, I was still dressing provocatively to potential attackers. As a self-defence instructor, I was really annoyed at this one. It's up to attackers not to attack...
What I hate is people telling me "You're too old to run". I'm 61, been running for 6 years now and I did my Parkrun PB last year at 23:30
Never too old to run, Jeff! Well done on your parkrun PB!
That’s amazing. Maybe I could run faster if I learnt how to breathe.
Running on holiday is amazing. You get to go places and see things you might not get to see with the family. And if it’s early enough you see places wake up.
There is so much you can see of a place when you are using your feet. So running is great. On biz trips to Tokyo, a jog-walk-jog in the early morning is really great for seeing parts of the city I would never visit otherwise.
@@jos8192 exactly what I did in Tokyo too. Mainly along the river but still saw soooo much.
One of the many highlights of running in VA this past weekend. Got to go over a bridge at dawn / sunrise and saw the town `wake up`. :-). Looking forward, at some point, of doing this in Seattle!
My biggest pet peeve is when someone asks about my running and then proceeds to tell me, very defensively, exactly why *they* cannot or do not run. "It hurts my knees / I don't have time / It's boring" etc. etc. As if I care AT ALL why anyone else does or does not run.
Agreed!
Oh, yes I feel you 💯
"How far was your marathon?" is a good one!
Another situation happened to me this morning. I currently have my arm in a sling after breaking it a couple of weeks ago, and turned up at my local parkrun. A couple of people seemed shocked I was still taking part, not understanding that walking is an option.
just came back from my first ever parkrun, your hella right bro 😂 everybody is older than 27 and were staring at my 19 year old self as i arrived 30 secs before start time. They were so dressed up in bright colors and fancy shit, felt so intimidating at first but once the race started most of them
werent faster than me 😂
How fast was Your marathon? if it's longer than 4h - it's not running.
"about as far as the last one"
"You are crazy". It seems that excersizing, eating healthy and being fit is some kind of mental illness, but obese, sick and always tired is healthy. I fail to see the logic in this. Oh well, time for my long run now....
I had my spine surgery yesterday. Today I'm already walking with crutches. Preparation for my first marathon has started!
Hope you’re feeling ok! Wishing you a speedy recovery 😊
I lost 3 weeks in May due to Brain surgery……. Had to sneak out and tell family “just gonna go for a walk” to restart the running
Hope you heal up quick!!
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@@Kelly_Ben Thank you. It is week after the surgery, I'm home and recovering quickly :)
As a runner, the thing that irks me is if I'm running with a friend and either myself or my friend are slightly in front, maybe it's a single file area. And someone shouts something to the effect of ' go on you can catch them'. It implies this idea that every single time you run it's a flat out race, when 90% of the time I'm just jogging well within myself.
I think non runners might ask how far you ran, and how long did that take. Not understanding that we're mostly trying to run slow.
I don't like it when people say "I could never do what you do," just because if I had said that I wouldn't have experienced all the joys running has brought me. I wish people would take a chance on running and see the power it has to change you for the better.
One day i ran my PB for 10k (around 40 minutes), asked my grandma to guess the time, she replied: 2 hours? 😃 When I asked my dad, he replied: around 15 minutes? It's funny how non runners have no idea about how much time does it take to run different distances for an average person.
I had someone tell me the other day on strava: ''Why don't you try running faster?''... When I tell you I was shook..
Probably a non-runner who didn't know the difference between an easy/recovery and pace/race run? 80/20 rule says we'll be running "slow" 80% of the time.
"I wouldn't run if you paid me"
Because you don't like it. I would love to be paid to run.
"Running is so boring and there is no action" I love to get outside and enjoy nature, see the animals and fealing healthy.
I sometimes hear "I don't know how you can run, I think running is boring".
My response "I think sitting watching TV is boring".
Check mate 😏
I was that person, who only ran to catch the bus. Now 3h Sunday runs are my high point of the week :D
My favourite running channel😍..I was recently diagnosed with spondolytits but I managed to complete my sub 30 5k last week. Learning a lot from allllll of yooouuuuuuu...🥰
Thank you!🙏
People have accused me of running only for weight management or worse as a form of exercise bulimia. I doubt someone would run as much I have or as consistently as I have for over 40 years if those were my only motivations. Running is the complete package of mental and physical management of the one body I have been given.
I dropped off my car at my mechanic for some repairs and after he asked how I'm getting home, i said, run back home, he replied, but your place is 5 km away, that's far. I replied, not that far, 30 min easy
I totally relate to Anna's point about running on holiday. My mum (bless her) is very much the 'you're on holiday, you don't need to run!' type and doesn't appreciate that running is a joy for me rather than a chore!
Don't even get me started on when I was XC and when I said "I kind of like doing these long runs" someone would reply with "you must be smoking something dog there's no way you like long runs like these" like yes I do like these long runs you got a problem with that? People have all sorts of weird habits/hobbies and that is fine, don't try to down play it with "I do these things that are ACTUALLY fun" comments. Not saying you btw just in general.
Cheers to walking....whenever you need to! Whether it's a 5K or marathon.....a short walk to catch my breath or drink some water is sometimes needed. It's all good!
I thought there was a survey of articles which looked at stories relating to Joggers/Runners and it found the term Jogger was used in more negative headlines (Jogger attacked... Jogger injured... Jogger suffers medical emergency). Runner was linked to positive stories (Runner wins lottery, Runner saves cat from tree, Runner raises money for charity). The lesson is if someone calls you a jogger they don't like you 😂.
If you started right now, how far could you run?
I don't know - depends on what I ate, what shoes I have on, what type of training I've been doing. I haven't tapered my mileage, might need to grab some electrolytes, get my playlist ready 🤣
Hahaha amazing 😂😂
Two kids did the obligatory ‘run forest run’ then on the next lap of the park they said ‘you’re really fast, like the flash’ so I didn’t mind that so much 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Most of the things they yell make me laugh but I do agree with you "Run forest Run" is getting super old. I wish that movie was never made 😂🤣
@@adamchapman3358 just shout back "I love you Jenny!"
Most of the negative stuff I get is the tired "it's bad for your knees" cliché, and I have critics who are cynical about the need for anything other than one pair of cheap trainers (I was one of those until I contracted plantar fasciitis), but I've found most people I know supportive and, in a few cases, openly impressed. I was 17 stone and aged 64 when I took up jogging five years ago, I'm now around 13 stone and running up to 40 miles a week.
I told my dad once I done 14 miles this afternoon to which he replied 'You must be bloody mad'. It's just an example of his responses to my long run updates during my marathon training block. I'm dreading the day I have to tell him I did 26.2 this morning lol
My father (82, can hardly walk) asked me why I found it necessary to run 14 km at the weekend. Do I have to? I said yes, i had to. Why? So I don't end up like you, I replied. He said 'fair enough ' 🤣
That's golden 🤣
I was born and raised in the Deep South USA, so to me "Run Forrest Run!" Is one of the deepest compliments 😅
“I don’t have time to run”
But somehow manage to watch the popular shows on Netflix.
People commenting I’m slow. Yes I’m slow but I still run 😭
You’re running faster than they are!
My perception of distance has changed as a runner, and when i go on walks or hikes with a non-runner and say, 'oh we're close' they'd think its probs like less than a km, and two hours later realised i meant 10...
Hahaha love this!
😂😂😂😂🤣🤣
When I have said "we're close" friends have asked if I mean reality close or close in that I can run there in under half an hour?
Another one is... "I'd get so bored running for so long"... to which I've so far never replied "I'm sorry that your thoughts are so dull that being alone with them would be torture".
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Just started getting into the running thing, still slow and whatnot (thanks for the vids, they're really helpful). Whenever I would tell my overweight family about my couch to 5k, they were proud but saying how tiring it sounded and "wow I cant see how you'd run that far!". And they're confused that I'm still jogging after my 5k is done. Though what got to me more was talking to my coworker. As soon as I'd mention, "I'm training for a 5k" she'd immediately go "ugh! I couldn't do it! That's too tiring!" before going onto something else. The reactive negativity of me doing a thing they wouldn't like just baffled me.
Keep up the good work, Suzy! They just don’t get it because they haven’t been bitten by the running bug like you have. So glad you’re enjoying the journey! Run on!
I was recently asked if I wanted to do one of those distance for charity things by my work colleagues. They were saying how we could aim for 50k for the month as a group and I very timidly interrupted and said 'oh...um...my runs get me to about 100k per month at the moment, so we could aim higher if you want' and I got the whole shebang: "omg you're insane that's too much!" (it's definitely not but thanks for your input), "That's not that far really that's only 25km per week, I knew a guy who was running 50km per week" (That's great for him! I'm returning from an injury that had me out of the game for months so I'm pretty proud of my current mileage) "are you training for a marathon? I wouldn't run unless I was being chased" (no I'm working up to a half, and again, thanks for your input -_-), and my personal favourite: "I thought you said you had problems with your knees? So how can you run?" ( I have hEDS. The answer is carefully)
Lined up at the start of a (very competitive) cross country race, and myself and a mate found ourselves criticised for wearing trail shoes rather than spikes. “We’ll, you can wear them, but I wouldn’t fancy it” the bloke said. Needless to say, we both made a point of comprehensively burning him off!
Any non runner commenting on what is a "good pace". Like good pace for what? 1500? 10k? Marathon? Okay non runner, tell me please, I've been waiting for your approval.
Someone living locally to me once asked about my regular running routes. After describing them they said 'oh, you don't want to be running that way. So many hills!' We live in a valley. You literally can't avoid them. And anyway, what's wrong with a hill!?
It's weird that some people seem not to understand the fact that someone may enjoy hill running
Two things I hate hearing when out on my run: (1) a car honking its horn near me, and (2) "WOOF WOOF WOOF!!!". . . from a dog who is chasing me.
Loved the bit about expensive kit and all the shoes. I’m so over my mum joking about how expensive they are when I get a new pair! I now just hide them when she visits 😂
The same 😂 And I just ordered a new pair - hopefully there is still some room left under the bed😂
Would she rather you be spending hundreds on bar tabs, a fancy car, video games?? 😆
@@Kelly_Ben I could buy a new pair of shoes every day with the bar money my friends spend. Moral of the story - open a bar?
@@martinraucher2147 Open a bar, buy more shoes!! I like it!!
If you have four pairs of shoes each pair will last on average four times as long. You spend more upfront but over a few years it’s the same amount as if you just had one pair at a time. Plus, having multiple types of shoe is better for the joints.
I once got a "You're doing great" 150 metres into a Half Marathon.
wow 😂
Very funny, but take the credit. Would of been much more off-putting if they shouted "What... you're doing it all wrong! 🤣"
@@Stevenc1984 I did a It's Grim Up North Marathon once and lots of their event signs are like that!
hey guys, just wanted 2 thank you for all your work and energy u put into this channel. just started with running a short time ago and u gimme so much inspiration and motivation. worst comments for me so far are different types of disrespectful comments on my performance or body(u arent that fast right?, u dont look like ure fit, …). i mean im definetly not that fit already and have some weight 2 lose for sure (already lost about 8 pounds) but at least im going outdoors 4 times a weak challenging myself, doing sth good for me and enjoying it.
keep up your good work and good luck with your challenges and goals.
Thanks for watching, and keep up the running, you're doing great! ❤️
I do love, love, love my running - and I do enjoy a long run, BUT i am not a fan of super early in the morning runs! Who know, maybe one day!!! Thanks for the fun content.
I'm the same. I prefer to run late at night than to get up at silly o' clock.
@@stevieroger7478 like…. a very strange part of my brain likes the idea of being the kind of person who could wake up early and run, BUT a more realistic part of my body is like, nah… I’m good.
I really don't get the comments about spending money on kit. The affordability of running, was one of the biggest selling points that drew me to the sport.
The barrier to entry is especially low. If you already own some sweatpants and an old t-shirt $50 for some entry level sneakers is all it takes. As most people already own smartphones you can even get free data tracking.
The comments about the money spent are even more ridiculous when they come from someone spending hundreds a month in the bar..... :)
On my first half marathon. My brother and I were running. A 4yo girl and here dad were out cheering. As we went by she asked her father "Daddy, why are they all running"?
Hahaha 😂 I wonder what the dad said to her
The other day after passing a mother and her toddler on a wooded trail I heard the kid ask "why is that man running, mommy?" and the mom said "Some people run for fun, honey." I was about to say "Actually it's because of the bear on the trail back there" but I thought better of it.
When I told my folks I was going to try for the two Oceans here in RSA, my Dad told me it would be bad on the knees...hasn't stopped me though, still training to try and run it next year :) The whole reason I started running was to do it so that I could see if I was able to, not worth quitting now :)
Good luck on your adventure!!
Good luck on your journey. Make a point to celebrate every step along the way. I started running 7 years ago after a bet to run Comrades. (Having “run” one 3k 25 years earlier.) It made me loose appreciation for the accomplishment of intermediate steps for a while.
Once mentioned I was into distance running and someone replied, “But don’t you get BORED when you’re out running that long?”😒🙄
Hell no. It's like meditation. Especially without headphones.
I get bored sometimes in the middle third of a long run or the end bit of a medium run. Mileage can get mentally taxing but that's part of the training stimulus.
Um, no. It's the one part of my week where I don't have to think about chores, dishes, phone calls, etc, and can just think.
I got a shirt that says, “26.2 miles of peace and quiet”. I think that sums it up nicely. 😉
If they're a good sport, I don't mind when friends say "You can go faster than that!" When they compare me to a professional, though - we're not all that fast! 😅
Whenever someone yells, "run Forrest, run!" at me, I just say, "it's Yin actually."
I'm definitely NOT willing to get up crazy early to run, and I'll absolutely push off my active recovery run till later for brunch with friends!! 😆
“How far do you normally run?” Where to start with that one… How long you got? 1 mile, 5k, 6K, 7k, 10k, 15k, 10 miles, 13.1 miles, 30k, 20 miles, 26.2 miles, 50k, 50 miles and 100k…
Hahaha 🤣
When I was trying to get into the 100 marathon club I was running 2 marathon a month when another runner who was training for London marathon said to me 'its easy for you, you don't have to train " other than the speed session, hill work recovery runs, long runs I guess he's right.
I often get told that I am crazy... I may be, but not beacause I run LOL
Once on booking a villa, I asked the host if there were any areas to run close by 😂. That's before I asked about pools and amenities
I can absolutely relate to that. I am currently training for a half marathon and everybody except for my husband tries to stop me from running 🙄
The running is bad for your knees comments are the worst. And its funny when the non runner complains about their knees afterwards.
yeah they are living a lie
Oh shit, I'm 5'3" 130lbs and people tell me I don't look like a runner too.
I always get asked how far I’ve run, or how long it took, on a recovery day where I’m deliberately trying to run slowly for a short distance.
If someone shouting “Run Forrest, Run!” isn’t mentioned, I will be disappointed!
Edit: 5:19 I was not disappointed 😂 I’m with Sarah on this one!
On the same wavelength there 😂
Someone:"What was your fastest marathon?" Me:"3h18m" Someone:"And what is the official word record?" Me:"Around 2h2m" Someone:"Ohhhh....I did not think that you were so slow..."
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Tell them to try running a marathon!
You should of replied with... "I'm more of a sprinter to be honest, I'm only 10 seconds off the 100M world record"
Non runners have no idea how big the difference is between elite times and amateur runners. I had a very similar comment today about my new marathon PB
Today my cousin asked me why I run when I’m already skinny 😂
That one always leaves me shaking my head... UGH
Talking to a friend i said i was nervous before a race because everyone sort of expects me to win a medal. She then asked whether i was running the same race as her friend (there was a half marathon in our neighborhood). I said my race was a 5,000m race and then she said “oh, i thought you do real races, like marathons and half marathons, not just 5km”. I didnt think i was real good, but i guess from her perspective i beat usain bolt 😁
I've got a few mates that are gym junky weightlifters and constantly say to me "why would you bother running? You can't flex cardio." Does my head in.
I always get the “I only run if something is chasing me”, I kind of get snarky and have a go to response now, “well at least it’s not catching me, you on the other hand……nice knowing you.” I’m horrible I know! But I’m so sick of hearing that one!
You are training for a marathon? I did a 5k marathon once...
OMG! The "almost there" hits home so hard...I can't count the times I've heard that before I've gotten halfway, regardless of the race distance! It's actually demotivating because we're not stupid...
I have been told that "All runners do it to only 'Peacock' and that it's all about "me"! The best thing I have heard someone said to me is this, "running is we not me". I always say this "On race day I have 100's of friends just for the day" and "In running we trust".
I love the one about running on holyday. For me it is a must. My wife just does not get it.
I did the same thing.!
I was wearing my hydration vest while training for a half last year and a kid in a skate park yelled 'love the fanny pack'!
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much yes.
"Not far to go always get me" lol especially when you've not even pass halfway 😅
Haha, yes! Though I did joke yesterday during my group's long run when my watch buzzed 3 miles "Yay! Only 17 more miles to go" 😂😂😂
My cousin's wife always yells out Run Forest Run to me when she drives by. I used to cringe but these days I kind of wear it as a badge of honor. It's always going to be difficult to explain running to a non runner. Fun video guys, really enjoyed it.
'Don't you get bored?' is one I get particularly for long runs. And often from people who would go walking for days on end!
Here in Iowa you get the "Run Forest" but we also get jerks in lifted trucks with no exhaust rodding it past you to show you how cool they are and almost hitting you in the process. The there is the coal rolling.
On a separate note The Running Channel came up with a running song, now the Running Channel needs to come up with something that us runners can yell to each other that is positive and we all can hear it and know that the yeller is a fellow runner. Something like "Run Forest, you are almost there, and there is a dog behind you, and really why are you doing this to your knees". Ok that one is not great. ;)
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I think sometimes we have to stop and ask what sort of runner do I want to be! It’s one think do a weekly Parkrun but that doesn’t mean you can do The London Marathon in 6 months time, it might be worth considering how much spare time you can spare each week. Certainly a weekly run is a good start but for regular sessions a trip to Decathlon might help, have 2 pairs of identical shoes but different colours. One pair you wear and switch every time, it will mean your shoes will last a bit longer and you have a dry pair in the winter months. Foot hygiene is important so have a few pairs you use for running and wash them as part of your kit, check your feet for blisters and if you get them treat them properly. Also ensure your nails are not going to impede you. Simple steps make a difference. Take things at your pace and remember one size doesn’t always fit all, make a note of your runs and distances and you will see what progress you make. You might find things go better than expected, we were all new once and as we progress we discover our potential.
Great video as always. Hi Anna, great to see you at our local parkrun this morning.
The one comment that just blows my mind is when a non runner says "oh you're doing the Brighton marathon so, is that the same distance as london marathon?" 🙄🙁
This video is so funny! I can relate to many of what was said in the video. I do run while on holiday, though there wasn't any holiday trip for the past 1 and a half year.
Yess running on vacation is my vacation ❤️
A coworker of mine could'nt understand why anyone would run for fun. And when I told him about paying to run a 10K it just blew his mind. But then he is overweight and probably would rather be eaten by a bear than trying to run from it.
I have also heard that one where people state that they would'nt run unless being chased with knives.
But the one that annoys me the most is "I could have run that if I wanted to" when you know they never would.
Anyone I run past who says, "You look how I feel" 😠😖😤
I mainly dislike when people don't ask questions, but fill in what they think it is. 'You ran a marathon, wow, I can't do that' instead of ''You ran a marathon, how was it?". With questions you can at least tell a bit of your story.
You’re nearly finished: 2 km into a 10km race
Thank you very much for that marshal.
And when it’s a runner telling you: “you are crazy. I only have one pair of shoes and it’s enough” OMG!!!!!
A friend of mine once said "I ran a 5k Marathon today!". I had to explain to her, that a Marathon are 42.2k and I think she doesn't understands that until today...
People who say " not far now!" and I'm thinking: I've already done 17 k, arse!
Hahaha, Rick. Literally sneaking out of my house now.
"Why do you leave town to run (a race)? You can do that HERE..."
😂😂👌
Someone at work regularly asks me, after the weekend, "did you go jogging?" I've given up telling them that I don't jog, I RUN. I doubt they understand.
And when I tell them how far I went, they ask, "where did you go?"
Simply telling them I ran one of my own routes, as I have several, just isn't enough.
They seem to want a street-by-street account of my run. Even though they don't even know that area! 😠
We feel you Stevie. Next time they ask "where you went jogging?" stop them and say "Actually, it's pronounced yogging." They'll sound silly everytime they ask you again and you can at least have a laugh to yourself! 😃😃😃
A non runner asking you after a half marathon,”how long did you ran?” When you say it’s 13.1 miles, they say “oh, you should have told me, I would have come done it with you”🙄
😂 Yeah that won't work out well for them
Bring them along next time. They wont be saying that again.
100% get the holiday running one. Went away for a staycation in Wales last weekend. Found the local park run on the Saturday and I was away in my happy place. Who doesn’t love a park run along a coast path?????
The wife and kids thought I was mad 😂
You’re running a marathon at your age (59 ) rather you than me 😂
"Why run when no one's after you?" is one I've heard a couple of times
Love this video so much! Running on holiday… 💯%
Cute video! thank you for sharing, a nice little bit of light-heartedness for a Saturday afternoon :)
Hilarious. Brilliant video. Light hearted. Had a hearty laugh...will be going for a 5.30am run tomorrow morning. 🤣
The `running is bad for your knees!`, `running ruins your testosterone!`, `running is so terrible and not fun!` comments probably annoyed me the most. Both are true when you aren't running / training properly, but... there's a reason why you vary the effort, distance, and duration along with strength training.
As time went on, took the opportunities to discuss running in a more informative and thoughtful manner.
I started running at 55 now almost 60 ..If people comment ,I ask them to join me and talk about it .Then tell them that they will be back in about an hour..
Here the ones I received: "I can run a marathon" == they participated in a 'marathon' racing the shortest distance (5k)🙄🤔😝
"Did you know that runners want to RUN AWAY from problems they can't face? "😫😫 ,
"I get up earlier than you exercise, come to work, have children and I'm not tired😏👺",
"I am younger than you, my running time must be better👹" == that person never ran,
"I can also run one hour😈" == they never tried but they will talk,
"This is not a running street😠" (bikers almost driving over me) 🙄😛😛🙁😛
Here in Japan, usually people will encourage someone they see running (Gabarre!) or say well done (o-tsukaresama!). But, like other countries, you will find running snobs. After cheering on friends on a marathon a few years ago (I did a 10k and finished earlier), I saw quite a few folk who were definitely under 3hours, and were walking up most of a steepish (but definitely runable) incline 2k from the finish - so I tell the snobs who tell me 'it doesn't count if you did not run it all' - "I've seen sub-3 runners walk, don't talk s***"