Addressing the Glitter and Lazers 5K Drama

Produced By: @RachelReduces

[lysseast]

I'm a smaller person and a runner. I've also had people like cheer me on as a run past. People can just be nice and maybe it has nothing to do with size sometimes

[Amazing_missB]

I was jogging on an inside track in grad school when the weather was bad. I was a bit over-weight at the time. I kept passing this petite little older lady walking on the same track. Every time I went by- she said “good job!” and gave me a thumbs up. It was a very small track, so this happened about 20 times. It made me feel so good about myself to be recognized for my hard work. Throughout the semester, I would see her often and every single time she’d say the same thing. To be honest, there were times when that was the highlight of my day. I still smile every time I think about her and hope she is doing well.

[Krystalbrown]

i am obese (but not for long!) amd i went on a 3 mile uphill hike. Some military dude was hiking up behind me and gave me a high five even though i was dying. I was so excited to get support from a stranger. It shows that people do care, as long as you care for yourself.

[CrystalRivasWelcometomyworld]

The correct response to the lady cheering her on is, " you too, good job! LETS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!"

[stephaniebuterbaugh]

When I trail run, people congratulate me for running too. I am not a big girl... I really think the lady is just trying to share positivity.... So many people put themselves in the victim mindset all the time.

[UncleMikeDrop]

Let's be real.
Anna WALKED a 5K.
In a way, this is good because no one of her size should be running.

[ThePoopyDoopy]

Lost 115lbs without ever running. First time I tried running, I overdid it and hurt myself. I'll just stick to walking.

[URBuggin]

So if it’s “not a big deal” that she’s out running, as she told the lady that cheered her on, why does she have a whole film crew out there filming a whole documentary about it?

[CreamyJalapeno]

I wish the physical therapist (I am one) had mentioned that the sheer mass of her thighs means she cannot have a normal/proper gait.

[vallyhaze]

I noticed in Anna's "You have to walk before you run" video she says to the chonky dog in the shoe store "I'm guessing you don't go on runs?" and I just find it ironic because that's what she got mad at this trail woman for.. judging her athletic ability by her appearance, lol.

[jayymack]

Random stranger: keep up the good work! 😊
Influencer with main character syndrome: I FEEL ATTACKED

[JessicaCondon]

It is wild that she does this whole build up to being a runner, learns she actually isn't running, then still goes on to produce this Rocky Balboa documentary saying "yay me, look at me running, I did it!" while still not running. It's very odd.

[floatingbacon]

As a runner, I cannot imagine how badly her joints are hurting… I swim A LOT to help battle joint discomfort which helps immensely..
Anna, get into marathon swimming!!

[ericapierson-way]

"And then i just took off WALKING."

[mbird]

The reason her and others are so desperate to call themselves "runners" is because of the vision in their heads that runner = healthy.
I have been a competitive runner since 1998 (1996 if you want to count my short sprinting "career"). Quite a few people you see at the top of the podium don't have healthy lifestyles. A lot of us run through injuries so we "don't lose our fitness". The girls on my college cross-country team would take advil pre-race as preventive anti-inflammatory. And all but 1 had issues with their eating.

[Nstachow]

Its like she has no idea what the running community is like. Every runner i have ever met and ran with always cheers you on and is really supportive.

[AM]

I’ve been running for 6 years now. Recently I lost 25lbs just watching what I’ve been eating really and IF. Last weekend I ran a half marathon - took 16 mins off my previous PB. All that changed is my weight. Never underestimate the huge role that weight plays in running!

[AmeliaDusenbury]

My parents are avid runners, saying things like good job (no matter the persons fitness level or body size) is common exercise trail etiquette, at least in the Pacific Northwest of the US.

[korean]

I think she is trying to send the message “big people can do anything!!” and that’s just not true. She isn’t running bc she physically can’t YET. I personally don’t like her. I don’t like her attitude.

[Nochtem]

She lied about what the lady on the trail said, after she got backlash. She is very unlikable, sadly.