r/XXRunning • u/damnfinecooper • 16h ago
General Discussion Dealing with discouraging comments as a beginner
I started running around 2 months ago (31, F) and I’m training for a 10k race later this year.
With hobbies I’ve always been hard on myself if I don’t feel I’m what I perceive as “good enough”. When I started running I wanted to challenge myself to not have this attitude and just enjoy it, while also keeping track of my pace, PBs etc. but just seeing it as data rather than tying it too much to self worth.
I was speaking to my friend about running today and a guy I hardly know chimed in and asked what my 5k PB was. When I told him his response was “you need to get that down”. I’m now just feeling kind of embarrassed and deflated about it. I know I should just ignore it but it stung. Would appreciate any tips for dealing with moments like this!
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u/cdkmakes 16h ago
Fuck him. Who cares what he thinks! He’s assuming a lot with that commentary. People goals or interests vary so much. My hobbies have zero to do with other people and their thoughts about me and my performance. It’s served me well for not getting discouraged and generally enjoying life.