Is it even possible to strike up a convo with a random jogger while you're also out jogging?

[Anonymous]

Most people are on AirPods while jogging. And let's assume you do not have the serendipitous benefit of being stopped at the same stop light. If you're running by each other opposite directions or if you're running the same direction and about to pass the person, how do you get someone to stop and briefly talk and possibly exchange numbers?

If it makes any difference, let's remove the total randomness of it and let's say you've both seen each other jogging in the same area a few times in recent weeks. Also, you're both jogging solo, which could suggest you're both single, and you both appear to be a match in age and appearance.

[Anonymous]

I think we need to know your gender and the gender of the other person before we answer.

[Anonymous]

Jogging solo? Most married people I know jog solo. I ran marathons when I was dating my husband. He was a lifter not a runner.

Most people prefer solo runs. By no means does running alone mean you are single. lol

[Anonymous]

I do not want to be chatted up by anyone while I'm out exercising. If you have a very cute dog I MIGHT ask if I can pet your dog, but I have no interest in you beyond giving me permission to pet the dog.

[Anonymous]

I think if you want to strike up a conversation while out jogging you should join a running club.

Solo running = alone time, and as a PP mentioned, doesn't necessarily mean single.

[Anonymous]

Common people. OP sees this person regularly, finds them attractive, and they share a hobby. OP needs some real advice about how to approach this person to test the waters as to their availability. Any runners have some actual tips here? It could be a super cute meet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Common people. OP sees this person regularly, finds them attractive, and they share a hobby. OP needs some real advice about how to approach this person to test the waters as to their availability. Any runners have some actual tips here? It could be a super cute meet.

People are giving OP real advice - I don't think many people want to be stopped for a chat while they're out for a run. If you want to make friends/find a partner running, join a club so chatting/being on a run with others is part of the deal.

[Anonymous]

Few icebreaker ideas:

- Pretend to recognize them, ex. "Julie/Gideon? ... Oh, I'm so sorry, I thought you were so and so." Then segue into an introduction.

- Note their shoe brand and ask how they like them. "Just wondering, how do you like your Hokas/Brooks/Nikes/Asics/Ons?" Most runners are sort of obsessed with footwear.

- Wear your alma mater hat, shirt or shorts to signal a little about yourself and give him or her an easy question to ask you.

I'm assuming this sort of stuff will only work if you're female or an attractive male, of course.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do not want to be chatted up by anyone while I'm out exercising. If you have a very cute dog I MIGHT ask if I can pet your dog, but I have no interest in you beyond giving me permission to pet the dog.

Speak for yourself.

[Anonymous]

No. No one wants to talk to you while they are out enjoying their day. Please leave us alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Jogging solo? Most married people I know jog solo. I ran marathons when I was dating my husband. He was a lifter not a runner.

Most people prefer solo runs. By no means does running alone mean you are single. lol

Overwhelming majority of the fit and happy couples I know walk or jog together. If you see the same person repeatedly by their self and without a ring they're clearly single. Or in a bad relationship, maybe with a wandering eye...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I do not want to be chatted up by anyone while I'm out exercising. If you have a very cute dog I MIGHT ask if I can pet your dog, but I have no interest in you beyond giving me permission to pet the dog.

Speak for yourself.

Lol, I did! Hence the "I" statements.

[Anonymous]

I know a couple that met on the trail between Alexandria and DCA. They have been together for 30 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Jogging solo? Most married people I know jog solo. I ran marathons when I was dating my husband. He was a lifter not a runner.

Most people prefer solo runs. By no means does running alone mean you are single. lol

Overwhelming majority of the fit and happy couples I know walk or jog together. If you see the same person repeatedly by their self and without a ring they're clearly single. Or in a bad relationship, maybe with a wandering eye...

I run daily. I don't know a single person who runs with a spouse. Tons of solo runners in my neighborhood. Walking with your partner is a different thing. It's not really exercise; just an excuse to get out of the house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most people are on AirPods while jogging. And let's assume you do not have the serendipitous benefit of being stopped at the same stop light. If you're running by each other opposite directions or if you're running the same direction and about to pass the person, how do you get someone to stop and briefly talk and possibly exchange numbers?

If it makes any difference, let's remove the total randomness of it and let's say you've both seen each other jogging in the same area a few times in recent weeks. Also, you're both jogging solo, which could suggest you're both single, and you both appear to be a match in age and appearance.

Called a "meet cute" thing on Lifetime. Saw one movie where the guy put vaseline on the jogging path to make the girl slip, then he suddenly sprang out of nowhere from the bushes and helps her with her injuries.