14 Replies to “Grunting on the Backswing and Pictures of the Snot Queen”
1. I think it's comical when tennis players in all of their fashionable glory start grunting away when they hit the ball… if it was dead silent I would be SO bored.
2. I don't have any horrible running pictures (because I deleted them) but let's just say it ain't pretty! 😉
3. Not only do I have a grunter dude at the gym but he GRUNTS IN YOGA. C'mon pal, we're supposed to be centering ourselves here! Hahaha
I do find it a little disturbing when you aren't watching the TV and all you can hear is the grunting, however I agree, if they are giving their all then who cares? It's not a singing contest. I always think that the photos are going to turn out better than they do. Somehow in my mind I look like a Runner's World cover model with the wind blowing in my hair. In reality I look like a cardiac arrest victim who is somehow still moving; pale, pasty, splotchy and sweaty. But I'm coming to own my hideousness while running. Cos it means I'm working hard 🙂 There is one gentleman (if I can call him that) who must think it is his mission in life to announce every bicep curl that he achieves. Come on buddy, some grunts are okay, wildebeest being tackled by a lion is definitely not okay!
Grunting in tennis is OK. Running, not OK. Today during my 8k I was behind a guy that was constantly grunting. Every damn breath was a grunt. I didn't know if I had it in me but I passed him. I had to. There is NO way I could have finished the race alongside the grunter for the duration of the race.
I look like trash when I run. If I looked like you I would blow up my pictures and frame them. HOLY LEGS! Can I have them? Please and thanks.
Grunting is tennis is fine. In races, I'm cool with it too. Whatever it takes to push yourself and do your best! But at the gym? Or just for a run in the park? No thank you!
The louder the tennis grunt, the better!! Okay, not really. I'm okay with the tennis grunt. They need that extra power to hit hard. Runners? Maybe just to clear the gunk in your throat, but that would totally bug me to run with a grunter the whole way. No bueno!
Thank goodness I feel differently then the way I look while running. It's pretty scary!
agreed…tennis grunting totally cool but running has a diff set of rules. there was a guy who used to do a lot of the same road races as i did back in hs and he was a notorious grunter!! everyone knew of him and he bugged the bejeezus out of us; it wasn't just the grunting but he'd start snorting too, like a horse thing…cahrazy. 😛
that said, AWESOME point brought up by amy, it's hilarious how we have an image in our mind and the reality is such a start contrast. 😉 christina, i've seen ur legs and it would be an even swap!
OH MY GOODNESS!! I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF THIS POST!! You are right…the last thing I think about when racing is how I look!! Still your hulk muscles look amazing and I do the same thing with my arms….ENERGY WASTER!! I think if you are grunting because you are working your butt off it is FINE!!!
Most of my running photos are terrible. I am jealous of those photogenic runners out there. Sometimes I see the photographer and try to not to look like a slack-jawed drooler, but then I see the photos..fail.
Tennis grunters are okay, as long as it's not on EVERY shot. I can't stand watching to see "ugh!" "Euhgghh" "ugh" "Euhggh" every FREAKING time. And I don't mind gym grunters- so long as they earned it! Why not let out a grunt if you've just kicked your ass and barely pumped out the last rep? I am SO sending you running pics, because I look 1)like I am 500 pounds and 2)like a douche. YOU, on the other hand, are SO HOT!!!! Oh my god, like a dream. I am actually pissed that you haven't posted more photos of you because you are so dang gorgeous. I'm off to have a cold shower.
1). Grunting is fine by my. I try not to judge. It adds a little humor to the situation!
2). I look normal in my runs but my sister on the other had looks SO FUNNY. She makes these ridiculous faces and she has drool coming out of her mouth. She is a MESS….but fun for me to see. haha.
3). I TOTALLY have the grunter guy at the gym. He sounds like he is making bedroom noises and it FReAKS me OUT!
1. I think it's comical when tennis players in all of their fashionable glory start grunting away when they hit the ball… if it was dead silent I would be SO bored.
2. I don't have any horrible running pictures (because I deleted them) but let's just say it ain't pretty! 😉
3. Not only do I have a grunter dude at the gym but he GRUNTS IN YOGA. C'mon pal, we're supposed to be centering ourselves here! Hahaha
I do find it a little disturbing when you aren't watching the TV and all you can hear is the grunting, however I agree, if they are giving their all then who cares? It's not a singing contest.
I always think that the photos are going to turn out better than they do. Somehow in my mind I look like a Runner's World cover model with the wind blowing in my hair. In reality I look like a cardiac arrest victim who is somehow still moving; pale, pasty, splotchy and sweaty. But I'm coming to own my hideousness while running. Cos it means I'm working hard 🙂
There is one gentleman (if I can call him that) who must think it is his mission in life to announce every bicep curl that he achieves. Come on buddy, some grunts are okay, wildebeest being tackled by a lion is definitely not okay!
Grunting in tennis is OK. Running, not OK. Today during my 8k I was behind a guy that was constantly grunting. Every damn breath was a grunt. I didn't know if I had it in me but I passed him. I had to. There is NO way I could have finished the race alongside the grunter for the duration of the race.
I look like trash when I run. If I looked like you I would blow up my pictures and frame them. HOLY LEGS! Can I have them? Please and thanks.
Hate gym grunters. HATE.
Grunting is tennis is fine. In races, I'm cool with it too. Whatever it takes to push yourself and do your best!
But at the gym? Or just for a run in the park? No thank you!
The louder the tennis grunt, the better!! Okay, not really. I'm okay with the tennis grunt. They need that extra power to hit hard. Runners? Maybe just to clear the gunk in your throat, but that would totally bug me to run with a grunter the whole way. No bueno!
Thank goodness I feel differently then the way I look while running. It's pretty scary!
agreed…tennis grunting totally cool but running has a diff set of rules. there was a guy who used to do a lot of the same road races as i did back in hs and he was a notorious grunter!! everyone knew of him and he bugged the bejeezus out of us; it wasn't just the grunting but he'd start snorting too, like a horse thing…cahrazy. 😛
that said, AWESOME point brought up by amy, it's hilarious how we have an image in our mind and the reality is such a start contrast. 😉 christina, i've seen ur legs and it would be an even swap!
OH MY GOODNESS!! I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF THIS POST!! You are right…the last thing I think about when racing is how I look!! Still your hulk muscles look amazing and I do the same thing with my arms….ENERGY WASTER!! I think if you are grunting because you are working your butt off it is FINE!!!
Most of my running photos are terrible. I am jealous of those photogenic runners out there. Sometimes I see the photographer and try to not to look like a slack-jawed drooler, but then I see the photos..fail.
Those are absolutely not "horrible running pictures"! You look like a pro! 😀
Tennis grunters are okay, as long as it's not on EVERY shot. I can't stand watching to see "ugh!" "Euhgghh" "ugh" "Euhggh" every FREAKING time. And I don't mind gym grunters- so long as they earned it! Why not let out a grunt if you've just kicked your ass and barely pumped out the last rep?
I am SO sending you running pics, because I look 1)like I am 500 pounds and 2)like a douche. YOU, on the other hand, are SO HOT!!!! Oh my god, like a dream. I am actually pissed that you haven't posted more photos of you because you are so dang gorgeous. I'm off to have a cold shower.
hahaha @ KATY! SAME! Post more pics, girl! You are GORGEOUS!
bwahaha…u guys are way too sweet! 🙂 thanks u bunches.
Your questions are AWESOME!
Here are my answers:
1). Grunting is fine by my. I try not to judge. It adds a little humor to the situation!
2). I look normal in my runs but my sister on the other had looks SO FUNNY. She makes these ridiculous faces and she has drool coming out of her mouth. She is a MESS….but fun for me to see. haha.
3). I TOTALLY have the grunter guy at the gym. He sounds like he is making bedroom noises and it FReAKS me OUT!
xo,
Sarah
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PS – Injuries do suck!
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