road and sometimes they look rather pitiful. I don't want to look (or feel) like that!) How can I get over the self-consciousness?
2006-11-12 04:58:33 · 10 answers · asked by tooinvolved1 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
So many of my friends began jogging, then competed in races, after the sprinters and marathon sloggers we know taught them how to build up running skills.
Learning how to run properly may lower the risk of injury, and increase your interest. If you can find a group for camaraderie, or a coach, you will be all set for the challenge.
I won't run unless somebody is chasing me.
Good Luck!
2006-11-12 05:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by Em E 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I recently started jogging and admit that I feel a little self conscious as I am not a size 8. I jog along a main road so there are always cars zooming by and don't even mention the traffic lights!!!!
I listen to my music and concentrate on putting one foot in front of the other and motivating myself to keep going!
It's tough but ignore the other people - close the world out! You are out there doing something constructive that is beneficial for you.
Be proud and run with your head held high taking courage in the fact that you are not alone!!!
Keep going. Xx
2006-11-12 13:29:27 · answer #2 · answered by honeyed_dimples 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People jogging actually look cool and it is verytrendy, so it is you who see tham as pitiful. You probably look pitiful to others, so just get over it and start some exercise. By the way, take it easy, especially if you have a health problem. See a cardiologist first.Maybe it is best if you take long walks.
2006-11-12 13:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At first felt the same when i had to start jogging.Whne a car woul get close i would stop jogging.Dont worry no ones looking at you our making fun of you ppl are probably more jealous that u can actually jog like that.Listen to some music or something it will distract u.
2006-11-12 13:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before I lost 30 plus pounds, I had people actually make fun of me. There are several options -- go early in the morning or late a night, find a location where other joggers run, or learn to ignore those watching you. Keep in mind that you are improving your health. FYI--yesterday I won a second place trophy in a race.
2006-11-12 13:07:41 · answer #5 · answered by Kathy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think when I jog (lol), I zone. Enter my own little world, solve problems, get ideas, go blank, sometimes all of these. Its my chance to just fade away and let my body take over.
2006-11-12 13:28:09 · answer #6 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same way, but I just try to ignore the passersby and concentrate on what I am doing. Try to find somewhere that not as many people pass until you feel more comfortable. Hold your head high you are helping yourself.
2006-11-12 13:15:10 · answer #7 · answered by mistkie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel dumb!
Jogging is cool!
You are lucky you can do it!
2006-11-12 13:18:49 · answer #8 · answered by NANCY K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How can someone who is improving their health look pitiful?
2006-11-12 13:04:07 · answer #9 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey, it doens't matter what it looks or what people think, it only matters if it benefits u from doing it
2006-11-12 13:31:01 · answer #10 · answered by Kitty Chow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋