Runners, can you help me?

Question

Urrgh, my life is not going the way I want it and I am miserable but I don't want to live in woe is me for the rest of my life. I am made fun of horribly at my school so that is one issue that I can't change, I don't fit in any ridiculous cliques and I don't want to change that. I've stopped doing sports because of the people but now I feel even more miserable just sitting on my *** being sedentary. I can't afford a gym member ship but I want to get back in shape and I've tried running, however a******s from their cars were yelling at me and someone threw a fire cracker at me. So I am wondering if this has happend to anyone else and what you did? What is your "secret" for sticking to it and ignoring all the bullshit that goes around you. And since I've been non exercising for a couple of months how should I begin running again, like how many miles, what types etc?

Answer 1

I've had sht thrown at me lots of times...beer bottles, cups of ice, bag of garbage etc

My advice is just make a commitment to get out there everyday...and not to miss a day. you dont have to run long or hard, but you just have to get out there everyday

Answer 2

well actually all my life have been picked on and made fun of. people are so cruel. and as of late (last 2 years) my family including me have been going through some financial problems. so we never get to do anything and i dont get to buy stuff. pretty much everything is so miserable around my house and since all of this everyone in my house is really stressed out so we often get into fights. and my bestest friends just moved out of state so i havent been outside much. as in so much my skin is actually starting to get pale... i have been such a wreck mostly these past months but then i remeber there are so many people who are worse off then me. i mean at least i still have my health, and i can get up and move around, i can actually go out and exercise, i have a house and bed plus enough food to eat. when things get bad you should always think of the good things you have. thats what has been keeping me going. :]    i hope this get better for you.

Answer 3

i would reccommend trying for a 5k!  Its a total of about 3.25 miles.  Beginning from start isn't that hard. Use this amazing website--you'l be set- http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/...  good luck!

Answer 4

Rainy, this is Dawn. You have many great answers. Positive thinking a must. Keep at it a must. Happened to others, fact of life. The one thing I can add is, like music? Make a tape of your favorite songs. The stuff that lifts you up. This will make you feel better, the ear phones deadens the comments, and you will look forward to running more. If you need me, you have my email.  When reading your other answers, I think you may have found a soul-mate. TAKE CARE, Dawn

Answer 5

Running (and other types of vigorous exercise) is one of the best things you can do for yourself mentally and physically.  A couple of ideas:  (1) find a race coming up in a few months and set that as your goal.  Picture yourself running the race and finishing.  Think about how good you will feel.  Now every time you don't feel like running, don't reflect on the next 1/2 an hour, think about the end goal.  (2) Add some variety.  Sometimes run on the track, try different paths.  Sometimes run fast and short, other times, slow and long. (3) Set up a schedule ahead of time of when you will run so running doesn't "slip through the cracks".  (4) Start out easy and build your mileage each week.  (10% is a good amount to increase)

You may find that as you get better in running you find others with a similar interest and running with others is a great social opportunity both on and off the road.

Have fun and keep at it!!!

Answer 6

Hi Rainy.  I am so sorry that you are forced to come into contact with ignorant people.  I want you to know that I too have been heckled by people when running.  Yes I am considered beautiful, and this happens to a lot of people (especially Black females from Black males) because exercise and self-improvement among AA women is something that many (not all, but many) Black males are uncomfortable with.  You should continue to exercise.  Have you thought about exercising in your room?  What you can do is go to store like Target and buy a set of like 5lb weights.  You go to room, look at the clock on the wall, and run for 1minute, lift for 1minute, or march in place for 1 minute, lift for minute.  You would be surprised at how effective this is.  Exercise is exercise and if you eat less, you will lose weight and tone up.  Also, make sure you care for yourself.  Continue to practice good hygiene, keep your skin moisturized and practice the art of positive thinking.  Remember, if someone is willing to take the time and effort to try and make you feel bad about yourself, then you have to know that this person is really a loser who hates themselves.

Answer 7

Run on a high school track.

Answer 8

like the other person said run 5k it is actually fun once you start running and after you pace yourself. i run cross country and i love it i started this year after not running for a year and after my coach started running with me i got so much better at pacing myself. hope everything works out.