14st overweight, has fibromyalgia, finished a triathlon

[Hyslop]

Well done that lady.There was a triathlon close to me last weekend and amongst the competitors was one who was indeed a well made chap,and you couldnt help but wish him well.He at least had the guts to take part.

 

[Tin Pot]

Good grief, that must've been hard work!

Five hours for a sprint instance?! There's some inconsistencies in the story, but regardless - that was some effort.

 

[Mrs M]

I read about this earlier today, very well done to this lady

 

[Dave 123]

There's a lady who runs through Cambridge who has a fairly similar physique to that. I do circuits with a fella who must be 8 stone over weight.

Good luck to them all I say. Beats the millions of "normal" bodies that do bugger all exercise.

 

[stephec]

I wonder if she knows she's the subject of so much internet discussion?

 

[Vickivix]

There's a lady who runs through Cambridge who has a fairly similar physique to that. I do circuits with a fella who must be 8 stone over weight.

Good luck to them all I say. Beats the millions of "normal" bodies that do bugger all exercise.

I'm a big girl and I probably look ridiculous in my "Fat Girl..." jersey and leggings on my road bike. I no longer care. I enjoy it and if people don't like it or laugh (which they have) that's up to them.

Good for that lady.

 

[Dave 123]

I'm a big girl and I probably look ridiculous in my "Fat Girl..." jersey and leggings on my road bike. I no longer care. I enjoy it and if people don't like it or laugh (which they have) that's up to them.

Good for that lady.

Most of the people who would take the p1ss don't do a tap of exercise, so they're bell ends who don't count!

It's really brave for someone who doesn't fit the norm to get togged up in form hugging kit and get on a bike or to to the gym etc.

The people who come to circuits who are out of shape will generally try to avoid eye contact, and I try to give them their space but also some acknowledgement . Some of them keep it up but some fall by the way side.

 

[Dave 123]

I disagree, I've been to many a gym were those not in the best of shape are seen as more of a nuisance or getting in the way and are mocked, although in general not to their face about poor form etc..
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where I lived there are many women who seemed to have started jogging, I'd say mostly mid 30's to mid 40's, they range from slightly overweight to very overweight but as individuals not in a group and they jog passed my house, it been fascinating watching them improve week after week, I've no idea of their distances but their speed,form and confidence in running is getting better each week, one women started just walking a few months ago, now she got a nice pace going....if I'm honest I'm actually surprised at how many people are jogging where I live, it seems to have gained in popularity this last 12 months or so..

I go to Cambridge University gym.....99% of the people have no room to mock others. Weight issues are the least of their problems!

 

[ComedyPilot]

Good on her.....!

 

[AndyRM]

That won't have been easy and I suspect she'll be in agony today.

Chapeau!

 

[PhilDawson8270]

Most of the people who would take the p1ss don't do a tap of exercise, so they're bell ends who don't count!

When I cycle over to visit in-laws. Their next door neighbour likes to give some cycling/lycra abuse. On her way to the car to drive 400m to McDonalds.

 

[PhilDawson8270]

This story reminded me a facebook post I remember seeing.

 

[Lullabelle]

Most of the people who would take the p1ss don't do a tap of exercise, so they're bell ends who don't count!

It's really brave for someone who doesn't fit the norm to get togged up in form hugging kit and get on a bike or to to the gym etc.

The people who come to circuits who are out of shape will generally try to avoid eye contact, and I try to give them their space but also some acknowledgement . Some of them keep it up but some fall by the way side.

When I go running I generally get lip from 'heavy' people. If you put your mars bar down love....

 

[Vickivix]

I still remember being jeered at by some girl who was in the passenger seat of a car as I struggled up a hill on my bike. I wanted to reply then I thought they might run me over. But I laughed, and that's not me. I have zero confidence and normally it would have knocked me but no, I laughed and thought f- you. I am a better person than you anyway.

 

[Over The Hill]

It is odd that the bloke who runs the London Marathon in a 3 stone rhino outfit is a hero but the person with six stone of fat on them is seen by some in a negative way.

We can do something though..........

I ride a bit, swim a bit and do a few classes. Most here do something. Next time you see a newbie, feeling a bit awkward or out of place taking their first steps on a road - be nice to them, treat them like a fellow sportsman and like they should be there and spend a moment giving them a bit of help, advice or encouragement.

They may be at that tricky point where the reality hits home and one nasty comment or one word of encouragement can make all the difference.