How do I tweet my running accomplishments without sounding like an egotistical jerk?

Maybe you could brag on message board instead.

i hear you, it's a tough balance. i think maybe just posting your weekly summary or a link to it on twitter instead of what you do everyday might be better.

If it isn't a race result, I probably wouldn't tweet it.

[quote]HotCocoa wrote:

on 7-21-10, I did 9 miles at a pace of 7:49 mpm.

Was that miles per minute or meters per minute? We gotsta know!

Good point!

Thanks! Well said.

HotCocoa wrote:

How do I tweet my running accomplishments without sounding like an egotistical jerk?

You can't. Period. Twitter is by definition a ridiculous media outlet for idiots who think that their random thoughts are somehow so much more important and interesting than everyone else's.

Hiya folks wrote:

You can't. Period. Twitter is by definition a ridiculous media outlet for idiots who think that their random thoughts are somehow so much more important and interesting than everyone else's.

Perfect.

I got news bro unless you are a national caliber runner (which it sounds like you aren't) don't tweet at all. No body gives a crap about how far or fast you ran. If you run a race the results will speak for them selves and are usually posted on line for anyone who cares how fast you are.

other than you and your momma - nobody really cares.

Daily Mile. They love that stuff.

classic...

some crazy runner guy wrote:

I got news bro unless you are a national caliber runner (which it sounds like you aren't) don't tweet at all. No body gives a crap about how far or fast you ran. If you run a race the results will speak for them selves and are usually posted on line for anyone who cares how fast you are.

I gotta disagree. Twitter isn't a medium for only elite athletes. I guess you can also make an argument that elite runners shouldn't tweet either, because if their accomplishments are big enough they'll make it into Sports Illustrated. Otherwise, anyone who cares will have to figure out on their own what races they entered and what their results were.

Bravadoh wrote:

Maybe you could brag on message board instead.

I disagree. The only persons that will actually read your tweets are people who actively indicated that they want to follow you. So, its not the same as posting all of your results on a message board for the whole world to read.

HotCocoa wrote:

Bravadoh wrote:

Maybe you could brag on message board instead.

I disagree. The only persons that will actually read your tweets are people who actively indicated that they want to follow you. So, its not the same as posting all of your results on a message board for the whole world to read.

Sounds like you have it all figured out. Go brag about your 8 minute miles to the world.

laughingostrich wrote:

HotCocoa wrote:

I disagree. The only persons that will actually read your tweets are people who actively indicated that they want to follow you. So, its not the same as posting all of your results on a message board for the whole world to read.

Sounds like you have it all figured out. Go brag about your 8 minute miles to the world.

No, not the whole world. Just those that follow my tweets!

Let other men praise you.

you would do well to keep this in mind for life in general.

Today I ran 3 miles in one hour after a frigging 3 year injury, 6 months of very little running, and 3 weeks with the flu. I was mostly walking, obviously. Oh, wait, no, I ran 4 miles in 50 minutes . . . so much better! Yesterday was 3 miles in one hour but today my knee hurt less so I could actually run about half, I was getting them mixed up. Does anyone care??! I'm just kiddin'. I am sure if you have runner friends maybe that might help keep each other motivated. :)

Looks like you're getting back at it. I always found that a run-walk strategy is a good way to get back from an injury. Gradually reduce the walking part and increase the running part. Also, try a neoprene sleeve on your knee until it gets stronger, and ice after each workout. Good Luck!