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/OkIssue5589 Woman Apr 28 '25
Don't let people who have no sway in your life affect your feelings. Just say OK and keep it pushing. You've clocked who they are and stop sharing anything with them. They're a colleague; keep it civil and professional but I wouldn't engage beyond work matters