Ever want to brag about how many miles you racked up at lunchtime, but realize that no one cares?
I hate that.
I sent one of my best buddies a text message earlier today trying to brag about my new increase in both mileage and speed - she knows what a long, hard road it has been for me to run again, about the injuries, about my first race, about all of it - and she completely ignored the whole thing. Her next text messages to me were regarding her dog. Why is that?
I then sent a quick email to hubby telling him I was excited because I had increased my mileage. No reply. Why?
Why doesn't anyone care that I can run for miles now, though just 6+ months ago I couldn't run .25/mile?
I can see now that those who train for triathalons and who train CONSTANTLY for more than mere running must really be starved for appreciation.
I APPRECIATE YOU. I GET YOU. I ADMIRE YOU.
p.s. I awoke to find that I have muscles in odd places just above my ankle area in the back. I know this because they hurt like hell (I read that this might happen after barefoot running - there's an entire running "movement" who are pro barefoot running).
3 comments:
I GET IT!!!! I am proud of you for your run and overcoming injuries. Big time. I completely understand that feeling (have been there myself) and it's amazing. I can not explain why other's don't care. I really am not sure about it. When people have other interests it seems ok to talk about it but for some reason people don't want to get into the whole trainign thing with us.
Keep talking here girl. We get it and want to hear!!!
I totally get it! I get so sick of people's responses of the drawn out "ooooh nice"...or like you said the sudden change of subject. WHAT?! Like I'm not allowed to brag about this HUGE accomplishment? ARG!
I think it's GREAT that you're doing it, and sticking to it! I think it's fantastic that you make time in your day at work to run & use the elliptical. I think it's frickin' awesome that you tried barefoot running!
I hate to say it but they're just jealous that they don't have the guts or the fortitude (is that the right word here?) to make it happen for themselves.
I just stopped telling people. Sad, no?
Keep tooting your horn! It's important to you and therefore should be important to those who care about you!
Thank you! I appreciate you too! I don't even try to talk about it anymore except to other athletes. :)
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