tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post8359228751606781517..comments2024-03-20T06:13:21.995-04:00Comments on FAT GIRL RUNNING: Haters Gonna Hate: A RantAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-71932063127983694602016-12-22T10:22:21.467-05:002016-12-22T10:22:21.467-05:00Oh Mirna! I can totally relate to quite a bit of ...Oh Mirna! I can totally relate to quite a bit of this. Even though I'm very under weight, and also white. Here's the thing - people can be judgmental jerk faces. <br /><br />You get questioned on running too much because you are "too big" and I get questioned on running too much because I'm "too skinny". People worry about my knees, people stress about your knees. <br /><br />As far as the "Wow, you sure are hungry" comments - my running buddy and I once brought an entire bag of groceries into a baseball game and proceeded to eat the entire contents. The guys behind us gave me a shoulder tap and said "Um, you guys sure are eating a lot, but you are so skinny, how is this possible?" Well, nosey neighbor, we ran 20 miles this morning and did not have time to tailgate before the game. You could go get me an ice cream cone if you wanna watch me eat even more food.<br /><br />I think people will always want to put their own insecurities on others, so we get snide comments. When someone is an outlier, too fat, too skinny, too tall, too short, too black, to white, too smart, too pretty, too ugly, too whatever - they get the brunt of the rudeness. I think the comments about our knees really just means people use their own knees as an excuse for why they don't exercise.<br /><br />It's nice to know we are not alone, facing a world full of people saying and doing dumb stuff. Thanks for putting this out there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03252920432802523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-79765721798559988412016-11-08T12:23:54.654-05:002016-11-08T12:23:54.654-05:00I really enjoyed this rant :) I have just recently...I really enjoyed this rant :) I have just recently found your blog and have been following you on Instagram and think what you are doing for so many people is really awesome! <br /> I really would like to know what the ideal person is that is acceptable to the majority (not that I CARE what they think) but honestly, so many people are just plain jerks that they will pick on someone no matter what they look like just because they want to be an ass. At 6'1 and 150 lbs I was called fat in high school, I was made fun of because of my height, because my hair was so thick, the list went on and on. If you're short, you're picked on. If you're tall, you're picked on. Skinny, fat, medium weight, so many people are so ugly on the inside they want to pick on everyone's outside. <br /> Just raise our kids to be better than that is all I can figure the answer is. SChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611711589176487942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-40544805428536716112016-10-10T18:33:13.300-04:002016-10-10T18:33:13.300-04:00I am a badass fatrunner and I'm loving your wh...I am a badass fatrunner and I'm loving your whole vibe. Congrats on the book deal and for killing your goals. <br /><br />Also, that FB screenshot is my life. I changed doctors over it and couldn't be happier.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696506084940525653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-42974553975758631472016-07-10T16:28:38.876-04:002016-07-10T16:28:38.876-04:00Ha. People need to mind their own business!!! Glad...Ha. People need to mind their own business!!! Glad you enjoyed the post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-36466464599667926852016-07-10T16:20:42.742-04:002016-07-10T16:20:42.742-04:00I've gotten the ridiculous comment about the d...I've gotten the ridiculous comment about the damages my running is causing my hips, knees, ankles, back, etc. Once a woman on a treadmill next to mine at the gym tried to correct my form because she said that since I shouldn't be running at my weight anyway, I should at least do it to adjust for my weight. This was two days after my coach and I had just lengthened my stride and increased by pace. People are stupid. So I laughed out loud at the comment "But my brain hurts trying to explain basic shit to you." Thanks for the laugh! You Rock!Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787216848450761231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-36650185030707208532016-07-05T18:23:30.717-04:002016-07-05T18:23:30.717-04:00Hi.
I stumbled over your blog and I want to thank...Hi. <br />I stumbled over your blog and I want to thank you. I was a runner until Oct last year, when I figuratively ran into a wall of self-hatred, disgust, low self-esteem and anger. Being an active girl, and not having a body that fit into that picture, made me feel like my body betrayed me. So I stopped running, and I still haven't been able to get back out there. But you inspire me...you make me long for a run...so maybe I will get back out there again soon...<br />I hope so<br />Thank youMayalitenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089193744137670388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-24948136976399202532016-06-16T00:38:27.268-04:002016-06-16T00:38:27.268-04:00Wow, I love this. Total mic drop at the end :D!!! ...Wow, I love this. Total mic drop at the end :D!!! Thank you for inspiring me. <br />KerenKerenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878974350032336305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-64860785733337372302016-06-12T18:40:52.454-04:002016-06-12T18:40:52.454-04:00Hilarious! And we'll said. I've gained 60 ...Hilarious! And we'll said. I've gained 60 pounds from a thyroid disease. My trainer just started making me run again, which I thought was so unfair at 222 pounds. Thanks for the encouragement! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734316441933761989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-84834838607537529782016-06-06T21:45:48.232-04:002016-06-06T21:45:48.232-04:00I'm not a runner, but am a long-distance walke...I'm not a runner, but am a long-distance walker, and I love your blog. My husband and I just did an 18-mile overnight walk this weekend for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. While we were walking, some guys shouted "Boobs!" at me... and toward the end of our journey, some drunk guy hanging out in front of a bar made cracks about the "fat kid" as I passed him. Part of me wanted to stop and tell him off, but, well, it was 1:30 a.m. and we had about a half mile to finish our event! But it was like, "I'm walking this distance AND raising money for a charity, and what are YOU doing?" People are so judgmental of the overweight. You're strong and awesome, and keep me, a "Fat Girl Walking," inspired.N.R.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12200405876253145886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-31993192873063795582016-05-31T08:57:14.696-04:002016-05-31T08:57:14.696-04:00Love this post. Gotta stick it to the haters. Le...Love this post. Gotta stick it to the haters. Let other people be happy with what they have, and we'll be happy with what we have!JoeyJoggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430899004521772759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-75780947727916128312016-05-28T22:49:27.871-04:002016-05-28T22:49:27.871-04:00Thanks Jennifer. I do hope people are inspired and...Thanks Jennifer. I do hope people are inspired and amazed by their own bodies, despite what others' and their own expectations are! Have a great weekend!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-8842526359000854982016-05-28T22:48:30.506-04:002016-05-28T22:48:30.506-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-30194738154692569152016-05-28T10:56:17.550-04:002016-05-28T10:56:17.550-04:00That last sentence "if we didn't love our...That last sentence "if we didn't love our bodies we wouldn't be doing this." Wow! YESSSS! I went through a really dark place when we moved and I was forced to run in town with cars and people and their ignorant comments and stares. I used to run on trails and dirt roads all alone. I just decided one day that if I'm going to continue the thing that I love then I'm going to have to do it with this body. This body that carries me miles and miles. This body that is able to do more than I ever imagined. This body that God gave me. I'm 44 years old and I'm pretty proud that this ole body can still run half marathons. Thank you for your inspiration. Because of people like you, others are spurred on to do their thang! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012529837347426025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-54027748730501895192015-08-01T18:21:31.829-04:002015-08-01T18:21:31.829-04:00Just read your article in RW also! Awesome story! ...Just read your article in RW also! Awesome story! Thank you for being so inspirational as I'm getting into running at a higher weight than the typical runner :)Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258597956747852587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-13807520536406790722015-07-22T16:25:18.337-04:002015-07-22T16:25:18.337-04:00Hi! I too found your blog through the wonderful RW...Hi! I too found your blog through the wonderful RW article. You are an amazing inspiration. Sometimes, I have to remind myself that one becomes a runner by RUNNING. Period. You don't have to have won races, broken records, wear fancy brands, or have a certain stereotypical look to you. All you need is to get out there and run.<br /><br />Thank you for approaching the world with an intelligent, articulate, and very humorous perspective, and thank you for sharing your journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-58258716435036232322015-07-06T20:53:17.823-04:002015-07-06T20:53:17.823-04:00This is awesome... I just read the RW article and ...This is awesome... I just read the RW article and had to find your blog. Thanks!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027443290806051087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-87207069203318118142015-07-05T21:37:18.079-04:002015-07-05T21:37:18.079-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Cucusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747931881143798660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-26738640272931593742015-07-05T21:36:52.070-04:002015-07-05T21:36:52.070-04:00Thank You
Thank You<br />Cucusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747931881143798660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-9822582868295169902015-07-04T18:16:32.209-04:002015-07-04T18:16:32.209-04:00I just finished reading your inspiring article in ...I just finished reading your inspiring article in Runner's World! I have been working on getting fit myself over the last 2 years and have lost close to 100 lbs. I'm not at my goal yet but your story is an encouragement to keep at it. I also do not look like a runner....but I run. I am happier and healthier and hope I can keep running for a long time. Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164006465362501468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-33045258742034118792015-03-10T09:02:39.476-04:002015-03-10T09:02:39.476-04:00I'm so happy to have run across your blog. I w...I'm so happy to have run across your blog. I want even looking for it and it popped up in google but it really speaks to me. I'm a black girl who love nature and the outdoors and want to get into running but I get negative feedback from the people around me, mainly saying things like "black people don't do that". When did going for a jog become a white oriole thing? Anyway reading this has given me the courage to get out there and run, like I've always wanted to do. Thanks and keep doing what you do!<br />-Thick black girl from DetroitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-55009644544006346282015-02-14T10:10:01.870-05:002015-02-14T10:10:01.870-05:00Amen and amen.
"If we didn't love our bod...Amen and amen.<br />"If we didn't love our bodies, we wouldn't be doing this."<br />I think I want this on a tshirt. And tattooed all over me. As much so I can't forget it as to tell other people.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11195027337283616040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-17864822502839164492014-08-18T08:58:14.838-04:002014-08-18T08:58:14.838-04:00I'm a brand new runner, as in I started a c25k...I'm a brand new runner, as in I started a c25k program yesterday and just wanted to say this post is a great reminder that when people judge your body, it is really more about themselves. It's hard to remember that sometimes . Cherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087606801753882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-5317908911981869172014-03-07T10:50:01.923-05:002014-03-07T10:50:01.923-05:00Another person who found you from FastCory. Great...Another person who found you from FastCory. Great blog! I''m another bigger girl who loves to run, and your message today resonates with me. You've got a new follower :-).Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-87546685860507785592014-03-07T07:22:47.130-05:002014-03-07T07:22:47.130-05:00Cory told us to check out your blog and I'm gl...Cory told us to check out your blog and I'm glad I did. This is AWESOME!!! You are a very accomplished runner! You have so many things to be proud of! I love that you are out there with it and trying not to let it all get in your head. You are doing things that make your body happy and healthy so carry on!!!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584071206419891364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-37615991540800090572014-03-07T04:40:35.194-05:002014-03-07T04:40:35.194-05:00Thankyou. This is hilarious. xThankyou. This is hilarious. xEllienoreply@blogger.com