I usually say, "thanks a lot, but those two guys standing below me on the podium wearing the embarassing crap medals are pretty fast, too"
I usually say, "thanks a lot, but those two guys standing below me on the podium wearing the embarassing crap medals are pretty fast, too"
It's really uncomfortable when you live in a state that doesn't produce a lot of running talent. "This guy was a runner up or champion in hs"... as they are speaking to the typical 9:0x runner that doesn't really get noticed in California.
Tell them "I'm so impressed with myself I wrote about myself and my great accomplishments on Letsrun"
the same as when people call you highly intelligent (if that ever happens).
Golly Gosh. What a bunch of wimpy @ss pansy boys. So you've worked your nuts off to be great, and when someone finally gives you the admiration you deserve, you shrug it off as if it's not even true? NONSENSE.
You say, "hell yeah, I'm fast. I'm probably the fastest person you'll ever meet. Check out my calves!" At this point, pull up your pant leg to reveal your rippled, veiny calf, intermittently flexing and relaxing.
That's what I always do.
I just strike the Bolt pose and don't say anything. Hold if for about 5 seconds, then walk off.
I do the Gobble Gobble Mother F'er move and everyone else walks off. End of conversation.
Problem solved, Problem staying solved