an odd compliment

i was just finishing my run today near the pool and had stopped to walk the last block. a man, just your average joe, not drunk or crazy looking or anything, sort of got in my way so that i couldn't go past, spread his arms out as if greeting an old friend and said, "well, i have to tell you, your results are looking amazing!" and then continued on his way. standing there in my 5-year-old spandex tights, bandana around my head and sweat dripping into my eyes (feeling anything but amazing), i wondered if he had mistaken me for someone else or if he was just imagining some awful fat "before" picture of me or something. not the best line i've heard, but i guess i'll take it as a compliment.