Are you guys content with how you look as a distance runner?

Nice post!

Sound.

Let's get real too. Some people are better at some things then others. Maybe he can out bench you and you likely lap him in a mile. Like the post says does it matter what he or anyone else thinks? There will come a point (hopefully) when you realize what other people think just doesn't matter. Would take too many lifetimes trying to live up to other peoples expectations. Live your life to your standards, not others.

You know what, who cares if people think I look like a cancer patient? I used to be obese and I've worked damn hard of my fitness over the years and every single person who has ever told me I look too skinny would never dream of pushing themslelves through the amount of pain I do during workouts.

There are males that are a lean 260 lb. That's actually a thing-260 lb athletic types are more common than you know. I've accepted though that the best I can be is roughly 215 lb at 10% body fat. Whatever! You just have to live life and accept the cards you're dealt with.

Hell yeah I'm happy!

I'm a 22 years young, 120 pounds, toned body, baby faced pretty boy! I would do me honestly!

120 lbs? Most females weight more than.

Yes, 54kg so roughly 120 pounds. I'm small but I'm strong, I can handle them bit**es too.

Most females don't run if you think about it.

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Yes, 54kg so roughly 120 pounds. I'm small but I'm strong

"I'm small but I'm strong. "

I sure hope so. I don't know what kind of man would want to go through life at 120 lbs.

"I sure hope so. I don't know what kind of man would want to go through life at 120 lbs."

You would be surprised. And one little advice: never underestimate your opponent. I can't count how many times I had easily embarrassed "big tough" guys in situations where they had stood resistance after empty threats.

You know, running at high level can rally make you tough. If you think about it, serious runners have freakish ability to tolerate pain. That makes for one tough MOFO, especially if you master quick, hard punch, followed by a strong kick. Done in two seconds.

Going through life at that weight - quite effortlessly in most situation. When cornered by an idiot from time to time - see above...

Damn...did you train under Mr. Miyagi? I don’t think I would want to meet you in a dark alley...you sound dangerous! Btw, that "never underestimate your opponent" line came from Patrick Swayze in that famous scene from "Road House" where he addresses the bouncers at the Double Duece 😉

I'm getting through just fine: I'm healthy, happy, running well, just graduated and will start working soon.

But you're right, the hard part starts now, but I'm probably better prepared than those "party gym losers". To each their own I suppose.

Have a fantastic day.

Mid distance runners look good. People tell me I walk like I am floating, and that my legs look absolutely insane. I'm 5'8 and 135 but I still don't look tiny somehow, i.e. I definitely look very athletic upper body/abs.

I would completely destroy any rando in a 100 dash, because I can run a 10.9. But maybe that's a result of being built this way?

... And then there's me, 5"7' 160-165 with an 11min. Two mile, single leg squats w/ 40lbs on me, and 13pullups. I'm a dense hobbyjogger who could probably stand to lose a few but also battled anorexia in high school so chooses not to.

OK, it has to be said: Beyond a very initial impression, women don't care as much about body type as men think. Men notice each others size more than women, as part of the 'where do I stand in the jungle hierarchy' thing.

If women are not attracted to you, it likely has more to do with the insecure and passive vibe you project and the fact that you don't seem interesting or fun.

breh wrote:

Mid distance runners look good. People tell me I walk like I am floating, and that my legs look absolutely insane. I'm 5'8 and 135 but I still don't look tiny somehow, i.e. I definitely look very athletic upper body/abs.

I would completely destroy any rando in a 100 dash, because I can run a 10.9. But maybe that's a result of being built this way?

As the years roll by and obesity levels rise, you are going to get more and more of these comments. Be sure to post here and gloat about it. I will.

I'm a short guy who is naturally stocky. Not a fast-twitch fiber in me, and no talent compared to a vast majority on this board. As a short guy, it's a lot harder to look lean. So I completely respect and almost envy all of the awesomely thin distance runners. I'm in my 6th year of trying, and still working toward emulating you guys. OP - Don't forget: for every time you were down on yourself, there's someone out there who wishes he were you.

I feel your pain. I'm 5'3 and 5'4 in shoes

The reason why I chose running is because I like the adrenaline and the feel of running past cars in a traffic jam.

Being short and distance runner lean on purpose is quite body mirror shattering unless you're a professional runner

I agree with this. A lot of people (me included) find the distance runner build to be hawt.

I think this is what you want your body to say as you confidently put non-fat milk on your Raisin Bran at the college dining hall:

"I want you to know I'm a badass as soon as you lay eyes on me. Well, not a badass, but I'm faster than you. But not a faster sprinter, so not the 100 meters. And frankly, not the 200 meters either. But longer. But not too long - not a mile or longer. Definitely shorter than a mile. So to recap, I'm a badass and I could beat you at the 400 and the 800, but I won't do it because that would be cocky. But I totally could. And you don't need proof. Because, well, look at me."

OP is either one of the best trolls that LRC has ever seen, or he is a 20-year-old distance running Donald Trump visiting from the past. This quote:

"I feel like I get sized up a lot. Everyone likes to criticize and size other people up. I just want them to know that in a race, I will beat them under distances under a mile (not 100 or 200m though). And I want to get that idea to them by my looks. Is that possible?"

That is gold.