To be upset after comment from friend?

[SlowStarters]

For context, I used to be very overweight and unfit, mostly due to MH issues. I lost 38 kilos, and I've kept it off for 6 years now. I discovered I loved hiking and enjoy 10-15k hikes around the Brecon Beacons, for example.

I'm not a 'natural' sportsperson in any way. I'm very short, big bust, mild asthma, but I'm proud of my achievement and want to improve my fitness more so I recently started running. My legs are strong from the hikes but I am slow.

And I say running. Well. More sweaty, breathy jogging, really.

I ran jogged my first full non-stop 5k distance yesterday. I felt elated! I met a friend for coffee this afternoon and told her I'd managed my first 5k in 39 minutes and I was hoping next time I'd knock a minute or two off the time.

She actually scoffed and said she could walk 5k quicker than that. Then she changed the subject.

I can't believe I felt, and still feel, utterly deflated. I know it's really slow and an average time is 25-30 mins but is 39 mins embarrassingly awful?

I feel like throwing my running trainers away.

Well done you friend is jealous.

I think you're amazing!

Your friend is not.

I hope to achieve your goal this year - congratulations!

Wow! 27 mins is amazing! Well done you. And - in your face OP’s friend!

So glad you came back! I remember this thread because my first parkrun was 42 minutes (3 years ago now) and I too have kept running in lockdown and my 5km PB is now 27m30. I've never been fit before and it feels so good. Well done to you and keep at it!

That's awesome. Well done!

I started doing parkrun earlier in the year and must admit I hated every second of it but was determined to do something that was outdoors.

It's started up again where I live and I can't seem to make myself get up and go.

Well done, congratulations 🏃🏃🏃
I've been meaning to do couch to 5k since March
First I needed to get the perfect sports bra...
trainers...
thing to hold my phone in...
wireless earphones...
then I decided I'd been buying bras in the wrong size....

Maybe 2021!

Bloody well done on your achievement! That’s awesome 👏

Your friend ... not so awesome. You deserve better!

What a bitch!

You are amazing! Keep up the good work !

Brilliant update and a fantastic achievement! Hope you ditched the “friend.”

It takes me 45 mins to do 5k so well done OP!

She's either jealous or one if those unimaginative people who think being negative is tge same as being witty.

You're really inspirational OP. Amazing work and how exciting to think of the new fun opportunities this running could open up for you in the future.

I am no runner but your "friend" is an absolute cow. You worked hard at something. Fair play to you. A friend who can't celebrate your personal achievements is not worth wasting your time on.

I've never managed 5k in less than 40 minutes, 30 minutes is impossible for me I know and I'm reasonably fit. You should be proud of your achievement!

You’re an inspiration!

Your pal might be jealous, you focus on you, not her.

Well done! (You really gave inspired me)

“Five kilometers equals 3.1 miles. At a typical walking pace, you can walk it in 45 minutes.” (source: google)
OP, you are amazing!
And your friend is jealous of your achievement.

SlowStarters

I love this thread. I'm so pleased for you. Perhaps you're not the fastest but you have inspired many and you're 5k PB is not to be sniffed at.

All the best for 2021.

Jogging isnt necessarily faster than a brisk walk but the point is it uses a heck of a lot more energy. My friend did the marathon at not much more than a walking rate but 26 miles is 26 miles!

What a disgusting comment from your friend. I think you've done absolutely amazing and I'm so proud of you.

I absolutely love this - thank you for resurrecting! I’m so glad you didn’t hang up your running shoes and what a giant two fingers up to your “friend”.

Thank you so much everyone!

I can't believe it's been years since I started this thread!

But I wanted to update, because old threads so rarely are updated, that I'm still running!

I've run lots of 10ks, (PB is 57 mins!) Two half marathons, and now running sub 30 5ks (at a push, mind!!) And I never saw that "friend" again.

To anyone running, or starting to run - I can't recommend Parkrun enough - or just getting out there and starting to jog - it might just save you, as it did me. I owe this thread a lot - thank you, really.

I hope everyone is as well as possible, and thank you again, through lockdown and a lot of tough times, your encouragement from a long time ago somehow stuck with me 😊

I am so proud of you.
You keep living your best life.
Sorry but your 'friend' sounds like a twat. She might be a bit jealous.

Lovely update, keep going! Glad you ditched the bitch too.

Op - your friend is a dick. You’ve done brilliantly - definitely go to your local park run, it’s a lovely community and real motivator. At park run there is a tail Walker so no one is last, but you can v much do your own pace. I’m similar to you and think you’re brilliant 🤩