Are most races (running) "meat markets"?

[Anonymous]

I've been running several years but have only recently (last few months) started running races.

I went to one a couple months ago and a guy totally tried to pick me up. I was talking to him---pre race--it was my first race, I was nervous, he looked like a very experienced runner (was in the fist corral, I was in a further back one) so I asked him for advice....he ended up asking me for my phone number, calling me after the race, etc. Very much "player" type behavior.

A few weeks later I had another race. The expo seemed a bit "meat market" ish to me. Lots of people "checking each other out". I know I got checked out A LOT.

I am 38. I've had many children. At the expo I was wearing leggings and a baggy sweater, not anything "sexy" at all.

Is this typical?

[Anonymous]

Yep....type A athletic men are attractive to type A atheltic women....and that the only place to find them, gyms, races, the obstacle races are huge pick ups as they sell beer after the race..hit me up if you want to go for a run...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yep....type A athletic men are attractive to type A atheltic women....and that the only place to find them, gyms, races, the obstacle races are huge pick ups as they sell beer after the race..hit me up if you want to go for a run...

So chances are, this guy that I met at the first race, picks up a girl at every race? That race was in early October and we're still in contact (thought not as "hot and heavy" as the first week or so after the race) and there's a few races coming up in the next 6 months or so that I think we will both be at (oh! One of them *IS* an obstacle one!)

I admit, it's flattering and its fun...lots of eye candy!

[Anonymous]

I agree with PP. I am an older 40 something married guy that enjoys working out and staying fit and doing a few races a year..the older you get the harder it is to find fit people in your age group, male or female. Its natural to flirt at these things...lots of eye candy for sure!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yep....type A athletic men are attractive to type A atheltic women....and that the only place to find them, gyms, races, the obstacle races are huge pick ups as they sell beer after the race..hit me up if you want to go for a run...

So chances are, this guy that I met at the first race, picks up a girl at every race? That race was in early October and we're still in contact (thought not as "hot and heavy" as the first week or so after the race) and there's a few races coming up in the next 6 months or so that I think we will both be at (oh! One of them *IS* an obstacle one!)

I admit, it's flattering and its fun...lots of eye candy!

I woulndnt say picks up, but probably has a conversation with a few.... OP, are you attached...

[Anonymous]

Really?

This has never happened to me.

I feel fat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've been running several years but have only recently (last few months) started running races.

I went to one a couple months ago and a guy totally tried to pick me up. I was talking to him---pre race--it was my first race, I was nervous, he looked like a very experienced runner (was in the fist corral, I was in a further back one) so I asked him for advice....he ended up asking me for my phone number, calling me after the race, etc. Very much "player" type behavior.

A few weeks later I had another race. The expo seemed a bit "meat market" ish to me. Lots of people "checking each other out". I know I got checked out A LOT.

I am 38. I've had many children. At the expo I was wearing leggings and a baggy sweater, not anything "sexy" at all.

Is this typical?

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is an example of what we here on DCUM call a "humble brag."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Really?

This has never happened to me.

I feel fat.

You just havnt signed up for the right races..

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I woulndnt say picks up, but probably has a conversation with a few.... OP, are you attached...

OP here... I am married, but it's not a great marriage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I woulndnt say picks up, but probably has a conversation with a few.... OP, are you attached...

OP here... I am married, but it's not a great marriage.

Another avenue to find a younger, healthier specimen.

[AdventureNow]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I woulndnt say picks up, but probably has a conversation with a few.... OP, are you attached...

OP here... I am married, but it's not a great marriage.

22:16 here, let me know if you would like to go for a training run one day. What races do you have comming up

[Anonymous]

Ha! I just participated in a charity run type thing and I felt like everyone there was staring at me. Maybe they were?

I'm a 45 yr old mom who'd best be described as skinny fat! I really think the guys who were looking at me knew that I didn't belong at such a race and we that I was so self conscious!

[AdventureNow]

Anonymous wrote:Ha! I just participated in a charity run type thing and I felt like everyone there was staring at me. Maybe they were?

I'm a 45 yr old mom who'd best be described as skinny fat! I really think the guys who were looking at me knew that I didn't belong at such a race and we that I was so self conscious!

I would disagree with that. Most guys I know and some place in their age group are very humble. There is always someone stronger and faster out there. The hardest part is any race is getting to the starting line, you are really only competing against yourself. I find that runners are a very open and accepting goup.
Tri's on the other hand..complete douche bags..

[Anonymous]

AdventureNow wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ha! I just participated in a charity run type thing and I felt like everyone there was staring at me. Maybe they were?

I'm a 45 yr old mom who'd best be described as skinny fat! I really think the guys who were looking at me knew that I didn't belong at such a race and we that I was so self conscious!

I would disagree with that. Most guys I know and some place in their age group are very humble. There is always someone stronger and faster out there. The hardest part is any race is getting to the starting line, you are really only competing against yourself. I find that runners are a very open and accepting goup.
Tri's on the other hand..complete douche bags..

Ahhhh! So, they re looking at me that way then? I got that vibe. The men there were all outgoing, chatty and flirtatious. I was taken aback...kind of surprised but it was a fun atmosphere. I sure was sizing everyone up and feeling like an outlier. I'll make sure to send my single friends next year or...enjoy the ego boost.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

AdventureNow wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ha! I just participated in a charity run type thing and I felt like everyone there was staring at me. Maybe they were?

I'm a 45 yr old mom who'd best be described as skinny fat! I really think the guys who were looking at me knew that I didn't belong at such a race and we that I was so self conscious!

I would disagree with that. Most guys I know and some place in their age group are very humble. There is always someone stronger and faster out there. The hardest part is any race is getting to the starting line, you are really only competing against yourself. I find that runners are a very open and accepting goup.
Tri's on the other hand..complete douche bags..

Ahhhh! So, they re looking at me that way then? I got that vibe. The men there were all outgoing, chatty and flirtatious. I was taken aback...kind of surprised but it was a fun atmosphere. I sure was sizing everyone up and feeling like an outlier. I'll make sure to send my single friends next year or...enjoy the ego boost.

The ones that do a lot of races often go by themselves, leaving the spouse and fam at home. Stay away from them.