Today, I participated in a walk for charity. Even though I was supposed to walk 5K, I stopped after 3K because the pain from my thighs rubbing together nearly sent me to tears. FML
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Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, I took part in a charity run for a good cause. I'd trained for months and showed up, only to trip and fall flat on my face at the starting line. I spent the rest of the race with scraped knees and a bruised ego. FML
Today, after not moving at work all day, I decided to be healthy and walk home. Now my thighs are numb from rubbing together. FML
Today, trying to exercise and be more healthy, I went for a walk but I developed a friction thigh rash. The rash is so bad I will likely not be able to get on another walk for days. FML
Today, trying to get into shape because I run out of breath after walking more than 30 minutes, I started to hit the gym. Too bad my legs didn’t want to cooperate and decided that it would cause limping-worthy pain for every step I took on the treadmill. FML
Today, I volunteered at a 50 km trail race for charity and was at the service of a walker. It was fun until after the walk was completed, when he made me take off his boots and socks, and massage his big, super stinky, sweaty bare feet. His putrid feet were inches from my face the entire time. FML
Today, thinking I was pretty healthy, I signed up for a 5K run. I didn’t train at all, thinking, “How hard can it be?” Halfway through, I realized I was in way over my head. I ended up walking the rest of the race, and a 70-year-old man lapped me twice. To make it worse, my friends made a banner that said, “Congratulations on Not Dying!” FML
Today, I injured my knee at a Zumba class, a class I joined to lose weight so my knees wouldn't hurt so much. Now I can't even go for a leisurely walk. FML
Today, I went on a run. Going a decent pace, I passed a woman walking her dog. I joked, "C'mon! Keep up!" Thirty feet later I stepped in mud, rolled my ankle and fell. The woman walked by as I lay in agony, and told me to keep up. FML
Today, I achieved a personal goal by completing a half-marathon for charity, despite being overweight and unfit before training. When I finished I cried, not because I was proud of myself, but because I ran the last two miles while being followed by kids on bicycles calling me a "fat cunt". FML
Today, I tried to walk on the sidewalk. Actually, it was so slippery that I had to shimmy across it. Then I shimmied too quickly and fell down. Now everything hurts. Maybe next time I should bring a sled. FML
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Dancersrule1 26
Google "Bandelettes. " They are a life saver for possessors of thunder thighs like you and me! Good for men and women! Legalize Thunder Thighs!
liloh_fml 11
3k is still a good amount of money... I'm proud of you, op.
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neuronerd 29
Try wearing capri length workout pants. You'll get there. I used to be stuck at a 5km, which eventually turned to a 10km workout several days a week, and now up to 10 miles each workout.
HoboMeth 36
Good job for trying tho!
mcdgaf 14
you are out there being active, that is all that matters. progress is eventual, not over night.
Heteroscodra 8
Still a good run, better than me :p
needagoodlaugh 34
3k is a great job. Be proud of what you did accomplish and don't think of it in terms of what you didn't do. As far as the thigh rub it can be painful. I bought a couple pairs of silky lingerie shorts that fit great under everything even my jeans so when my thighs are raw they feel great and keep it from getting worse. For future walks make sure to rub deodorant on your thighs before you start, it will help keep the chafing down.
Kaylana_fml 31
Don't give up, and don't feel bad, this is a common but unspoken problem even by runners who are fit. Try some chalk, deodorant sticks or babypowder, and maintain a comfortable level of aerobic activity that's suited to you. You will persevere so long as you don't give up.
maddy_1116 1
I buy an extra stick of deodorant and rub some right where my thighs rub! Always works for me even when exercising! Other friends have suggested baby powder but doesn't work for me that well!
therealmysfit 1
As a fellow big legged person, Gold Bond Friction Stick is one of the best things ever!
kprusthoven 1
I literally created an account just to comment on this. Buy Monistat chafing relief gel. It is AMAZING. I tried the other stuff - shorts underneath (they'd ride up), baby powder, and antipersperant. Nothing worked. Monistat works like a charm! It creates a silky barrier. At groceries it's located by the monistat yeast infection stuff, or it's on amazon :) Great job on 3k by the way!!!!
xxsakuraxx 29
You should try spanks shorts. They don't ride up, and you get the added bonus of being covered when the wind tries to pull a Marilyn Monroe on you.
hmcgrath1 9
Use aerosol deodorant! It works wonders