I acknowledge that pregnancy hormones may have me feeling a little more sensitive than I would be otherwise. Normally I would have just ignored this instead of acknowledging it in any way. I know I do not need to defend myself or explain myself to this ass. But I’m in the mood to address it, so here we go.
When someone comments on your blog post with the specific purpose of insulting you – that’s annoying.
When they respond to your reply by telling you you’re taking life too seriously (while adding another dig about your lack of running miles) – that’s extra annoying.
And when they haven’t bothered to read the “About” section at the top of your blog, the section that would have explained to them why your blog may not be exactly what they were expecting – you guessed it, it is extra, extra annoying. When they throw in not one but two digs about Americans – that’s just obnoxious.
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It’s not like I want to be out running or anything. Clearly I just want to mislead people and trick them into reading my blog.
It’s not like I already addressed this in About the Lazy Marathoner as well as a recent post in the hopes that people would understand the current disconnect between my blog title and its content.
It’s not like I’m already frustrated about the fact that I cannot run (when I always intended to run throughout my pregnancy) or that I have no idea if I’ll ever be able to run long distances again.
It’s not like I’m doing the best I can with what I am able to do, for my health and that of my unborn child.
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So, “Jonny,” I’m very sorry if my blog wasn’t what you expected. I’m very sorry that my recurring injuries and current pregnancy, which are preventing me from “running big miles,” are also preventing you from reading a blog post you would find interesting. I’m very sorry I did not get what you apparently intended as humor, and I apologize on behalf of all Americans for not meeting your mileage standards and taking life “to serious.” (I guess that was still sarcasm font.)
I’m also sorry that apparently your grammar sucks. Ever heard of proof-reading?
Intended as humor or not, I did not find these comments to be anything but mean-spirited. If you have a question, ask me. But don’t insult me. I really am happy to answer anyone’s questions. Please, feel free to comment on a post or email me! I welcome questions and feedback. But be polite and give a pregnant, injured lady a break, please.
And that is all the attention I’m giving to this.
Well, now I’m glad I don’t have have anything to do with running in my blog title
Hmm, I could start complaining about the lack of dogs actually licking babies…
Oh my! I love this (not the fact that some jerk face took the time to insult you) but that I totally agree with all of it. Seriously there is nothing more frustrating than WANTING to run but knowing you physically can’t. You’re being smart and protecting yourself against future injuries and taking care of your baby. Why on earth would a man understand that? Oh that’s right because he couldn’t possibly understand how your body changes in pregnancy. (We’d have no children if men had to carry them). And about the mileage. 1 mile is more than some people even dream about unless it’s a running total of how many trips they’ve made to the fridge. So keep your head up. One mile, even half a mile, is better than no miles.
Thanks so much, Carissa, I appreciate your words of encouragement. I do believe that something is better than nothing, and while pre-injury/pregnancy I never would have considered a 1 mile walk a workout for me, I do know that for some people that is the best they can do. Now I happen to be one of them! I have said to my husband many times, How many people do you think never run even 1 mile after the forced run in high school? We are in agreement that it’s probably the better part of the population!
It’s all about finding what works for you and doing the best you can, in my opinion. I’m hopefully I’ll be able to pick up the pace a bit during pregnancy and of course afterwards.
Jen, just stick to your guns and do what you can. You can only do what you can do, especially when injured AND preggo! It doesn’t matter if you’re only doing 1/2 mile or if you’re up to 10 miles a day, you’re doing better than those who can’t (or don’t) do anything.
Thanks, Mandi!