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Erica Zendell's avatar

“Imagine approaching a skinny man and asking him if he’s a crack addict or suffering from wasting sickness associated with AIDS.”

—Jane Grow, a diamond-hard treasure.

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Oliver Bateman Does the Work's avatar

That's her best line for sure

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Ryan N's avatar

"Something else is happening. We fitness journalists and historians must outline the shape of the river." I wonder what it is? It's gonna be hard to figure out given the reluctance of these women to speak up, but maybe more like Jane will come forward.

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Oliver Bateman Does the Work's avatar

I genuinely want to know, given how much this field has exploded. What is going on? It's certainly not something I would've predicted in 2000 or even 2010.

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Lee Griffin's avatar

The thing: we don't seem to be able to assign mass/height based on appearance alone? I am maybe 5'10" in boots, 215 lbs easily. I look like the shot putter I was when I was younger. Do you know how many times people have asked me if I'm over six feet tall? Let's not even discuss the misgendering. Truth is, I'm built like a short linebacker, which could be unfortunate as a woman. It generally means people won't fuck with me unless they were already inclined to do so.

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Oliver Bateman Does the Work's avatar

Yeah, I could've sworn you were 6', but you've got a lot of presence!

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Lee Griffin's avatar

Nope, in fact, I'm probably closer to 5'9" now that I've had a hip replacement and knee repair! It's gotta be the boots...

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