running in circles

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Registered: 03-25-2004
running in circles
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Thu, 03-25-2004 - 12:19pm
Hi everyone,

I'm a little new to this type of forum but would like some advice. To give you some background, I'm a 25 year old athletic woman (runner) who is looking to date a man with similar athletic interests. Well, I thought I got my wish. On my regular running path, I continue to meet the same guy running the opposite direction. He and I always exchange "hellos" and the occasional smile (although mine might be from delirium during a 10 miler). For the record, he initiates the greetings. Proper running etiquette dictates not to stop a fellow runner unless it's for a very good reason (i.e. heartattack, earthquake, tornado, etc). Well, my dilemma is I want to stop this guy and talk to him. I don't get any "weirdo" vibes from him at all, in fact, he seems more of a serious runner than I am and ahem, a bit of a "cute geek". Honestly, I've never stopped another fellow runner to "shoot the breeze" as they say, let alone flirt with them and/or ask them out. Any advice for me?

Thanks,

Gigi

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Registered: 01-05-2004
Thu, 03-25-2004 - 1:16pm
Since your etiquette dictates that you not stop in mid run for a chat, my recommendation is that you try to catch him before or (ideally) after a run for that long awaited chat. I know it might sound a little crazy, but if you know about what time he's coming and going, you have a great chance at snagging a real conversation. Good luck and keep us posted. :)

Ivy

georgiasugarbaby@yahoo.com

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Registered: 05-27-2003
Thu, 03-25-2004 - 4:22pm
I'm not an avid runner, so I don't really know how strict the runner's etiquette is. But, I would stop him. If he's insulted, offended, annoyed, or whatever, then it's his loss. But since you always run in the opposite direction, it seems to me that the only option is to get it while you got it.