Person said this is why I run - would you be offended?

The individual simply said something to the effect, "You run to get your heart rate up." If I were you, I'd just take the comment for what it literally means and move on. Unless you ask the individual what they meant, you can't assume that it was a dig or they feel like there is something wrong with you.

Non-runners do not understand why people run, and you'll just have to accept it. Just don't talk about running with this circle of people.

I'm not thin skinned at all. I am just asking what others think as I do not know what to make of it. To me it is offensive but I'm not certain why. Sometimes you feel things but do not know exactly why.

I wouldn't have been offended. I would have ask what they meant by just for grins.

I wouldn't even know what to be offended about with that statement. You obviously need to be taking your meds.

However, if someone said that to me I would run by them while yelling, "Gobble Gobble Mother F*er!"

Gertas wrote:

I run for numerous reasons. The reason I run is for total health, both physically and mentally. It clearly shows. Most people my age where I live are overweight and unfit. I am trim and fit.

I had one person make an unsolicited comment to me as to why I run. They said "You run because you need to get your heart rate up". I'm offended by this remark. Would you be?

OP,

By any chance are you on the spectrum? "Get your heart rate up" is a figure of speech that translates roughly to, "get some exercise". So, this person said you run because you want to get some exercise. Nothing even remotely offensive there.

No. They meant literally that I run solely because I need to get my heart rate up. Not that I do it for others reasons like improved sleep, relaxation, fresh air, etc..

No

No, I wouldn't be offended. Lol

How old are you? Was you age the reason you got offended?

Getting Old wrote:

Gertas wrote:

I run for numerous reasons. The reason I run is for total health, both physically and mentally. It clearly shows. Most people my age where I live are overweight and unfit. I am trim and fit.

I had one person make an unsolicited comment to me as to why I run. They said "You run because you need to get your heart rate up". I'm offended by this remark. Would you be?

OP,

By any chance are you on the spectrum? "Get your heart rate up" is a figure of speech that translates roughly to, "get some exercise". So, this person said you run because you want to get some exercise. Nothing even remotely offensive there.

This.

You should be offended. Why? This person has judged you by your appearance and showed you disrespect inasmuch that they figure you aren't serious based on what they see. It is typical behavior for the time. Unless you look like Eliud (and don't get me wrong...I love Eliud), or are 6'3" or more, many people are not going to respect ability. I would take the slight and pour it into your training. It may not improve the way they act, but you will feel better. And the first time your commenter complains about an ache or pain or the flu or something unhealthy, you can look at them and say...ahh...i feel good...now YOU can see why I run. Lol. Oh,and never discuss running with this person again. They don't understand it.

Gertas wrote:

I run for numerous reasons. The reason I run is for total health, both physically and mentally. It clearly shows. Most people my age where I live are overweight and unfit. I am trim and fit.

I had one person make an unsolicited comment to me as to why I run. They said "You run because you need to get your heart rate up". I'm offended by this remark. Would you be?