the supportive coworker, NOT!

[sombersusie]

Well just thought i'd share what happened to me last week at work. We were just having lunch and i was talking with a coworker about my diet. Since i have to bring my own lunch instead of eating the carb laden foods that the daycare offers, questions about my diet often come up. Anyway, somehow the topic of excersise came up and i just made the comment that i had jogged for a mile, the night before, without stopping. *something i hadn't done since highschool 15years ago* So she asked how fast and i told her and she said "Wow, that's a slow mile." with some laughing.

Now i'll be the first to admit i have a long long *did i say long?* ways to go, but a little positive comment would of been nice. Guess I won't be sharing that info with her anymore!!!
Just proves you got to do it for yourself and know what it is worth to you to get there.

[pammie]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

Well, let me be the first to tell you then, that jogging a mile non stop at any speed is pretty impressive! Who cares what that twit thinks. You will be showing your co-workers when you are skinny!!

Keep up with the jogging and healthy eating, and ignore the negative comments

[Laurenfra]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

Your doing great. I would have trouble walking a mile these days. Dont let others minimize
all your hard work

[Brook]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

Wow.

You're nicer than I am.

"My mile time will improve without doubt, too bad the same can't be said for your support and manners."

I'm sorry she said that. What a witch!

Congrats on your mile!! WELL DONE!

[BenandHallesMom_1]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

Don't let anyone knock your efforts! Great job...you should be proud of yourself.

[2big4mysize]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

Woo Hoo For You! You Ran A Mile!!!!




You should have invited her to join you for your next run since it was such a slow time she would have no trouble keeping up with you

[Analog6]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

And how far does SHE run every night?? If at all. I cannot run at all, a mile is awesome, well done.

[sombersusie]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

Thank you so much you guys! alright i'll fess up, i think i can trust you guys not to laugh at me, it was a 14min mile, lol. Brook i'll agree with you too, she is a WITCH or a least something that rhymes with it .

thanks again, you made my day!!

[Richt]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

Congrats on running a mile, its a good distance.

How long did it take you btw, (I am not going to laugh at you). Just interested really.

But one things for sure, it will give you a nice little target for future runs.

Rich

[ladyinred]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

What Brook said (man, I wish she was inside my head when all I can think of to say is "oh yeah?...well....your mother wears army boots"). Yay on your running. Baby steps now, but you'll be improving your time in no time. Way to go! I can't run around the block so I'm impressed.

[jroche5998]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

14 minute mile for your first non-stop running mile is fabulous. Your time improvements are the greatest when you first start running. My training runs average about 10 minutes per mile and I've been running for almost a year. Look at Betty(ttdriver) who just ran the Disney half marathon this weekend her pace was about 12:30 a mile and she ran almost 1500 miles last year.

Look at where it came from and ignore her ignorance. You did fabulous, keep it up.

[Richt]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

As Jim said, a 14 minute mile for your first effort is ok. Definitely something to be proud of and strive to beat.

Good for you.

Rich

[wayless]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

...it was a 14min mile, lol...

Girl, please! You've got to realize that some of us can barely do a 30-MINUTE mile (((raising hand)))!

A 14min mile sounds like Olympic speeds to me (I'm not really joking). You're doing great. If I get to the point that I can do a mile that quickly, I'll be grateful!

Tracey (aka wayless)

[Richt]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

Just adding to my previous post.

I do a 8:35 minute mile (on average) and it has taken me about 2 years to get to that speed.

It does take time, honestly.

Rich

[I lost it]

Re: the supportive coworker, NOT!

A 14 minute mile is moving at more than a very brisk walk pace. It would be considered a jog,most people can"t jog to the end of their driveways and back. Don"t bother answering idiots like that,they will just find something else to be critical of. Great job and let us know when you hit the 10 minute mile because will!