• Gertas
      • Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/6/2018 11:42AM
      • Gertas
      • 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?
    • yes
      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/6/2018 11:51AM - in reply to Gertas
      • yes
      • Yes. Who knows what he or she meant but there's almost possibility for it to have been a positive.
    • Luv2Run
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      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/6/2018 2:56PM - in reply to Gertas
      • Luv2Run
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      • 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?

        I do not understand the remark. So at this time I would not be offended.
    • Gertas
      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/6/2018 5:12PM - in reply to Luv2Run
      • Gertas
      • What they meant is I run because I have a need to get my heart rate up and nothing else like for example getting fresh air. That to me is offensive because it assumes that they know something very intimate of about my health that I do not know. The fact is they could not possibly know that.
    • Sesamoiditis
      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/6/2018 5:20PM - in reply to Gertas
      • Sesamoiditis
      • Gertas wrote:

        What they meant is I run because I have a need to get my heart rate up and nothing else like for example getting fresh air. That to me is offensive because it assumes that they know something very intimate of about my health that I do not know. The fact is they could not possibly know that.

        The world is not out to get you and would be a better place if you and others didn't act like it was.
    • Mugician
      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/6/2018 5:24PM - in reply to Gertas
      • Mugician
      • Gertas wrote:

        What they meant is I run because I have a need to get my heart rate up and nothing else like for example getting fresh air. That to me is offensive because it assumes that they know something very intimate of about my health that I do not know. The fact is they could not possibly know that.

        I know nothing about your physical health.

        However, I know something about your mental health of which you dont seem to be aware.

        I would say "please dont be offended," but that would be disingenuous of me.
    • Gertas
      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/6/2018 5:29PM - in reply to Sesamoiditis
      • Gertas
      • I never said the world was out to get me. In fact I know it's the opposite, for me and everyone out there. I just wanted to know if anyone has ever heard of such a reason to why they run - not for aerobic health, fresh air, relaxation, etc. but because they need to get their heart rate up.

        Your problem is if anyone has an issue with someone else you think it's because they think the world is out to get them! Sometimes some people are out to get others. I know when I had a little success in my life others tried to prevent it. That's a fact. Too bad for them because I got a lot more and they got a lot less in the long run. I can run long. They can barely walk up a flight of stairs, too.
    • Gertas
      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/6/2018 5:33PM - in reply to Mugician
      • Gertas
      • Right because you are a medical doctor and have evaluated me in person.
    • RayD
      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/6/2018 5:39PM - in reply to Gertas
      • RayD
      • I don’t understand why you are offended nor do I understand what they mean.
    • Dont be mean
      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/6/2018 7:03PM - in reply to Gertas
      • Dont be mean
      • Gertas wrote:

        I never said the world was out to get me. In fact I know it's the opposite, for me and everyone out there. I just wanted to know if anyone has ever heard of such a reason to why they run - not for aerobic health, fresh air, relaxation, etc. but because they need to get their heart rate up.

        Your problem is if anyone has an issue with someone else you think it's because they think the world is out to get them! Sometimes some people are out to get others. I know when I had a little success in my life others tried to prevent it. That's a fact. Too bad for them because I got a lot more and they got a lot less in the long run. I can run long. They can barely walk up a flight of stairs, too.

        Why the need to elevate yourself above others? Just live life!
    • Gertas
      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/6/2018 7:35PM - in reply to Dont be mean
      • Gertas
      • I'm not at all. I am living life. I just want to know if any one here knows what I mean.
    • HRPuffenstuff
      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/6/2018 9:21PM - in reply to Gertas
      • HRPuffenstuff
      • No, none of us are offended and no one gives a rats ass about your sensibilities.
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    • Runtodafridge
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    • nope
      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/7/2018 12:44AM - in reply to Gertas
      • nope
      • Gertas wrote:

        I'm not at all. I am living life. I just want to know if any one here knows what I mean.

        I don't have a clue and I couldn't care less.
    • Stopbeingsenditive
      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/7/2018 12:52AM - in reply to nope
      • Stopbeingsenditive
      • No I would not take offense to this at all. I’d be more offended if someone told me I needed to run because I was addicted to it or because I was fat.
        Does your heart rate not go up when you run? This person is just stating the obvious
    • Bad Wigins
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      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/7/2018 12:56AM - in reply to Stopbeingsenditive
      • Bad Wigins
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      • Umbrage is the currency of the times. If you're not offended by practically anything, you're missing out.
    • Frasier Crane
      • RE: Person said this is why I run - would you be offended? 12/7/2018 3:09AM - in reply to Gertas
      • Frasier Crane
      • Gertas wrote:

        I'm not at all. I am living life. I just want to know if any one here knows what I mean.

        There is an incredible piece of scientific equipment known as the tunneling electron microscope. Now, this microscope is so powerful that by firing electrons you can actually see images of the atom, the infinitesimally minute building blocks of our universe. Gertas, if I were using that microscope right now, I still wouldn't be able to locate my interest in your problem.