Stumped for a response

paintboy

paintboy

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#1
I'm usually pretty quick with a response when someone comments on my VFF's but I've been adding in more barefoot runs and I'm a bit stumped with how to respond back. Compliments are easy I just say thank you and give one back. Negative comments leave me with a big wtf.



Yesterday's run was a quick there and back 3 miles. I passed 3 ladies in the begining then again on the way back at about 2 miles. One of them says to me "I'm really worried about your feet." I could only wave and kept on going. What do I say to that. "Oh I'm sorry let me make you feel better by putting on some shoes" That would be rude. What would you say?
 
#2
paintboy wrote:I'm usually

paintboy said:
I'm usually pretty quick with a response when someone comments on my VFF's but I've been adding in more barefoot runs and I'm a bit stumped with how to respond back. Compliments are easy I just say thank you and give one back. Negative comments leave me with a big wtf.



Yesterday's run was a quick there and back 3 miles. I passed 3 ladies in the begining then again on the way back at about 2 miles. One of them says to me "I'm really worried about your feet." I could only wave and kept on going. What do I say to that. "Oh I'm sorry let me make you feel better by putting on some shoes" That would be rude. What would you say?
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I'd have told her that I was worried for HER feet. Just put the shoe (pun intended) on the other person's foot. Flip it around on them.
 
#4
I would respond, "I'm even

I would respond, "I'm even more worried about yours." And say it with a smile. Seriously. It's not ugly. It's a matter of fact. But most importantly, it puts a tiny seed in their minds. Later, they will reflect on the moment.
 
#5
"Don't! This feels

"Don't! This feels amazing!"

"FREE concrete pedecure!"

"I'm reading this road by brail! Great story!"

"God gave me these to run in!"

"Oh, I wear these everywhere!"

Sometimes I just scream and say, "Where's my shoes?!!" or "Awww...you're sweet!".

One girl asked me what I do when I step in mud. I said, "Grin! Hey...I'm a boy!"

I love running barefoot! We get to step in all the stuff shod runners avoid, mud comes right off, puddles don't make our "shoes" soggy, we get to feel the dew on grass and cold water on the feet after a run is amazing! I even crushed an acorn the other day...that felt strange.

-Jonny
 
#6
This reminds me of the

This reminds me of the "Sayings for the back of my tee shirt" thread with all those cool sayings. We need resurrect that thread. You guys add your sayings there if I can bump it. Okay?
 
#7
Okay, I'm on an iPad, and I

Okay, I'm on an iPad, and I can't get a decent search thru 3G, so could someone else find the thread and bump it for me? Thanks!
 
#8
This morning to a similar

This morning to a similar thing my response was " it's just dam fun! " as I passed them for the dozenth time on an early morning track run.
 
#10
The best response is what you

The best response is what you feel at the time...just dont be too much of smart azz....run with them for a little bit if you can and just talk...

There's always "life is too short to run in shoes "
 
#11
"Doctor's orders - When you

"Doctor's orders - When you do it right, it's good for you!" Said with a smile. Technically, I'd be lying, since I don't have a doctor, but I know of a few who would reccomend BFR done right for almost everything that has ever ailed me.

Sad to say, when you throw the implied authority of a white lab coat behind your actions, many people will feel reassured. Since their original knee-jerk response of concern about BFR is just as irrational, I wouldn't feel too bad about playing the "Expert Told Me To" card.

That is, of course, based on paintboy's original post, in which the lady expressed (presumably genuine) concern. Disdain, anger, and other negative feedback I would just ignore.
 
#12
Yeah... I like the smile and

Yeah... I like the smile and nod too unless the "Back Atcha" reply TJ suggested came to mind in time... I usually spend too much time laughing to myself to get back with a reply in time... the comments always come from passers by so my timeframe is way too short! I'd hate to be that guy who runs back to them after an awkward delay and says... "Oh yeah... oh yeah... well... " I can picture it now... lol :)
 
#13
#14
I'm glad someone else asked

I'm glad someone else asked this question. I was going to start a new thread the other day about this very thing. On Wednesday a gaggle of ladies hollered at me and told me all the things I was going to do to my barefeet and how worried they were about my feet. Didn't know how to respond so just told them it feels better than they would think. Then on Friday a shod runner snorted at me and gave me a dirty look as she passed like I was stupid. I don't want to be rude to anyone and am not quick witted enough most of the time to say anything funny unless it's preplanned in my mind.
 
#15
Maybe I should bump that list

Maybe I should bump that list the the front page in a couple of days. Hmmmm. Someone remind me if I forget, please.
 
#16
This morning I had my best

This morning I had my best run yet for comments. The first was an older guy on the trail walking his dog. I passed him and he just yelled "Oh my God!!!" It was a Sunday morning and I suppose he'd been meditating on a religious theme and I just suprized him.

The other was 2 different ladies on bikes who each yelled "Amazing!" as they pedaled past. I'm still thinking of something smart and funny to respond to them....
 
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