Getting Laughed At (Page 2)

Getting laughed at is just one of the consequences of being ahead of your time - I've been getting laughed at my whole life

I think it was in the 2007 or 2006 Hawaii Ironman race, they had footage of a guy getting out of the water who was very big (I'm terrible at guessing weight) and all Mike Reilly said was "what?", but they had an update at the end, that guy finished the Hawaii Ironman, and probably put in as much or more effort as any pro.  I wish more people could get that winning isn't the only measure of success.  It seems like the measure of success for some is putting as little effort in as possible, which I really don't understand.  How fun is that?

I deal with situation by remembering that despite my stature, which I am constantly battling, I have accomplished some things athletically that some "In Shape" people would never even attempt.

I have a "friend" who is in naturally good shape. By "Naturally," I mean he doesn't have to work at it. Or at least not real hard, Damn Mesomorphs!

Anyway, if I make any kind of reference to myself being athletic or even having some muscle tone, he will smirk or make a food joke.

I won't bother engaging him on this because I know I do more in a given day than he does and more importantly I do it solely for myself. I couldn't care less who is impressed or not. I have completed one Sprint Tri and one Marathon. That is more than what "Mr Goodbody" has accomplished. His excuse for not doing a Tri is that he doesn't like to be seen in public with his shirt off. I am sure he would say he could do those things better but he is never willing to throw down.

So don't let any douche bag get under your skin. Focus on the fact that you are better for even making an attempt.

Also, I have seen my friend get beat up by a girl. To be fair she is an Athena, smokin' hot too, but still!

Hello. I have not posted in this forum before, but this thread called to me. I am 48 years old, 6 ft. tall and between 200-215 lbs. I was 285 a year ago May. So I think I qualify. What I would do to the naysayers (laughers/doubters) is:

 "My next race is___, why dont you come watch. I'll even give you a lift there."

I doubt they will take you up on it, but it will let them know you are serious. If they do accept, then it wont take long for them to be convinced of you dedication, effort, and accomplishments. You cannot tell the size of a person's heart from the outside!

Just hearing that makes me angry!!!

I say F*^%em!!!!!


I'm 5'11" and started off at 265. I wasn’t doing Tri's but just trying to loose weight. I had a few people I work with laugh when I told them I was starting to exercise. Now flash forward 9 months I am feeling good about my self and sitting at 197. I just finished my first sprint Tri. All the same guys who made fun of me then are still where they were then and I'm the only one who has improved.

You’re doing great, keep it up.

My own personal trainer, who can be brutal at times but I love her like a sister, said that "I would never make it through" when I told her 6 weeks before the event that I wanted to try.  Well that just motivated me even more.  She was more upset because we were at the time trying to build some upper body strength and I started cardio like a madman.  My goal was to complete, not compete, and I did just that.  Now she wants to help me with my 5k run times...lol.

Most people will be very supportive.  Others just dont "get it" and truthfully...the H*ll with them.  It just give me more motivation so if I even think about quiting I hear them in my head and it pushes me.

that's classic! BEER RULES!

ESPECIALLY AFTER A HARDLY EARNED TRI FINISH!