Half Full or Half Empty

I am on the fence about publishing this post. As this is more a vent and I don't want anyone reading it to either feel sorry or gloat.

Anyway, ...

4th of July, I did the 10k Peachtree Road Race.

While I did a lot of cardio training, I didn't actually train in running/walking that long distance. So on race day, while I finished with a walk time of about 2 hours my legs went through hell and back.

And then, .. the race photos came.

These photos showed me crossing the finish line in all my (un)glory. Muffin tops, Michellin tires, etc.

When I looked at the pictures - I saw a girl who successfully completed a hilly 10k course in the July sun.

When someone else, who shall remain unnamed, saw the pictures - all they could see was the muffin tops and michellin tires. With that came an exclamation "Oh My God".

That has upset me more than ever.

Because this person cannot see the effort I'm putting in spite of working, being sleepless and everything else.
This person only sees that "I've let myself go".
This person cannot appreciate everything that I do on a day to day basis.
This person cannot put themself into personally encouraging me through the journey.
This person cannot do anything else other than use useless words to "encourage" me.
This person does not do anything to help me with my struggles.

One of those things that I will never be able to forget.