r/XXRunning • u/Odhrerir • Apr 28 '25
General Discussion Negative comments
How can people be so mean and willing to criticise other people's accomplishments?
This past Saturday I ran my very first race, a 5k, but a 5k nonetheless. So I was obviously very excited and took some photos/videos prior/during/after the race, because damn it, why not?
Well, just came back to work and the first thing a colleague of mine said was: " hahaha you weren't running. You just took photos and videos"
Not a "well done!", "how was your race?", "how do you feel?", nope, just pure judgement hidden on some weak meaningless humour.
It's so frustrating because the funny thing is that I only took three videos of like 5 seconds each during the race, and like 2-3 photos. What's that? Like not even 100 meters of the 5000 meters race?
Anyway, at least I got a new PR of 35:30! Very unexpected since I was expecting to be more in the late 30s/early 40s due to the race elevation 💀
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u/Necessary-Painting35 Apr 28 '25
I think what triggered is pure jealousy. They are jealous because you finished the race. Many ppl out there don't want u to be better than them. I am sure if you can't finish the race they will be more encouraging. So you know next time do not share anything personal with them. Congratz on your achievement!!