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

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I once came back from a long run on the Capital Crescent Trail and told my DH how two random men (also both joggers) chatted me up. He pointed at my sweaty t-shirt and noted that my nipples were at full attention and said “that’s why.”

So, that’s one way to get attention…

My nipples are permanently at attention since breastfeeding a decade ago.

Whats his point? They aren’t for others to ogle - they simply exist on my body and show through a tight lines sports bra.

No one should be chatting anyone up on a bike path.

[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...

Or they have young kids and can’t both go exercise at the same time. Clearly you aren’t a parent if you think couple mostly exercise together.

[Anonymous]

Why do you even want to do that? It’s possible but also need to be cognizant that the other jogger may not be interested and could find the distraction annoying.

[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.

This is so context specific.

I’d be creeped out if a man starts conversation after bumping into me a couple of times especially if it’s a trail or not a busy place. May be different if it’s a place like the Mall where there are lots of people. To be honest, I’d consider switching where I run if someone randomly starts asking for my number.

So maybe start from waving hello a few times, and if you’re running in same direction, after waving hello for a few times, start with some brief interaction. Nothing that requires the other person to stop…. And nothing long enough to raise the other person’s danger flags.

If you run in same direction enough times, and the person responds to your starting conversation, maybe then you could say have been seeing person run in same direction and if may be interested some time in a coffee after the run…..

Also, on your ages.

[Anonymous]

I’ve watched YOU. it’s a no from me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Jesus. Don't do that.

Women generally aren't running with the hope of a meet cute, if that's what this thread is about. They have a date with the road and are not interested.

[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...

Not true at all.

When our kids were little, we never ran together because we would tag team watching the kids.

Now we don't run together because I'm faster and I like my alone time.

I would say, just always smile and say hi ... work up to a "how are you?" You'll pick up on whether the other person wants to ever chat with you.

[Anonymous]

Practice jogging backwards

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Practice jogging backwards

Also finger guns. Chicks love that. Especially with a little wiggly eyebrow action.

[Anonymous]

Clearly you hide in the bushes and tackle them. Then they have to talk to you

[Anonymous]

Make them put the lotion on first.

[Anonymous]

Jogging is hard to meet people. That's what the gyms are for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I once came back from a long run on the Capital Crescent Trail and told my DH how two random men (also both joggers) chatted me up. He pointed at my sweaty t-shirt and noted that my nipples were at full attention and said “that’s why.”

So, that’s one way to get attention…

My nipples are permanently at attention since breastfeeding a decade ago.

Whats his point? They aren’t for others to ogle - they simply exist on my body and show through a tight lines sports bra.

No one should be chatting anyone up on a bike path.

Agreed! PP, you should seriously reevaluate your relationship with your husband. He's victim blaming, which is so gross. If you really examine his behavior, I bet you'll realize that it's time to end things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Jesus. Don't do that.

Women generally aren't running with the hope of a meet cute, if that's what this thread is about. They have a date with the road and are not interested.

Yep. Women should probably jog with a whistle to blow just in case someone tries to talk to them.

[Anonymous]

I would never stop a jogger to talk because of all their poopy accidents....