Dealing with Body Comments as a HS Runner The Problem HS distance runners receive more comments about their bodies than almost any other group of young athletes. From coaches, teammates, family, and social media — these comments can be harmful even when well-intentioned. --- Types of Comments You Might Hear "Compliments" That Can Hurt - "You look so lean/thin!" - "You've lost weight — you must be running great!" - "You have a real runner's body" - "I wish I were as skinny as you...

Dealing with Body Comments as a HS Runner The Problem HS distance runners receive more comments about their bodies than almost any other group of young athletes. From coaches, teammates, family, and social media — these comments can be harmful even when well-intentioned. --- Types of Comments You Might Hear "Compliments" That Can Hurt - "You look so lean/thin!" - "You've lost weight — you must be running great!" - "You have a real runner's body" - "I wish I were as skinny as you...