Taking a chance on a runner girl?

Can't answer this question without pics.

Thunderbird wrote:

How can I figure out if she's into me without blowing our friendship and working relationship?

Ask.

NEVER and I mean NEVER go out with someone whom you share the same workspace. If you break up, it's a bad situation.

Thunderbird wrote:

How can I figure out if she's into me without blowing our friendship and working relationship?

This is a classic question and one that requires a little bit of finesse to answer correctly. Here is the recommended process for exporing taking this relationship to the next level. Ask her if she wants to go grab some dinner and maybe a movie some time. When at dinner make sure you both drink quite a bit. If you still decide to see the movie you have to let her know that you are interested and make some moves toward her. If, in your drunkenness, you decide to skip the movie just head back to your place and commence to making moves on her. So if she is into you it will be evident. If she isn't, don't worry because you can blame your inappropriate acitons on the alcohol.

Completely agree with you on this and I should've clarified. We don't work hand in hand, if you will. I'm with one group and she's with another.

I am going to bite on this troll attempt.

Who cares if she is shy? You have the penis, you make it happen.

Ok, here are some things I'd look for that will help you determine if she likes you:

She smiles at you a lot and uses her eyes.

If you're in a group of people (pretend you're all running a 10-miler, whatever) you and her usually end up with each other.

People start to link the two of you together (sounds like they already do...she must be likeable if your friends aren't trying to steer you away from her).

She listens to you drone on about your latest PR, tech gadget, injury, how you felt at every point in the race, what you had for lunch, etc. and actually seems interested.

If that's the case, she likes you and she's a keeper. You're a runner too, so don't be shallow.

I used to be like you. Does she like me, does she not. Nothing is for certain. Sack up and ask her out you pussy. Letsrun is for predicting what athletes could or could not do in unrelated events and activities. Not for trying to pass notes in Homeroom to a girl you think is pretty.

Mr. Obvious wrote:

Can't answer this question without pics.

Bingo!

ChiTown Hustler wrote:

I used to be like you. Does she like me, does she not. Nothing is for certain. Sack up and ask her out you pussy. Letsrun is for predicting what athletes could or could not do in unrelated events and activities. Not for trying to pass notes in Homeroom to a girl you think is pretty.

Could the OP ask her out of 3 mpw and a junk food diet?

Thunderbird wrote:

I've known a girl for a few years now we've gotten close. We see each other every day, we're both single, but i was never attracted to her b/c there used to be someone else on my mind. When we run together or talk everything is comfortable but when it's time to leave there's a strange awkwardness that passes between us. I can't figure it out - she gets this funny smile that makes me think she would like to take things further, but she's sorta shy. Mutual friends like her and have asked if we're together. How can I figure out if she's into me without blowing our friendship and working relationship?

Look at how things are with her, and you don't need to ask. Be sure you want to be in a long term relationship with her first, because that is likely what will happen. If so, then go for it. If not, then don't. The way to proceed is simply to ask her to do things with you, which can be almost anything - except sex. I would not jump into that but focus more on everyday life things, that form the basis of a real relationship.

wick wrote:

Could the OP ask her out of 3 mpw and a junk food diet?

Probably not. Do you think Ritz could do it off 0 mpw in a flowery summer dress?

dude just take a chance. be mature about it.

dude get some pics up

If you're both mature you can handle it (work place romance), so go for it. I think asking her to go out for dinner after running might help. Then, you could suggest that you shower together when getting ready to go out (just kidding!!).

Really, ask if she'd like to get dinner after running sometime, or maybe a coffee place or lunch or breakfast (if you run in the morning).

It would be innocent, but could show that she's interested.

Then the shower comes!- together, wedding, baby- all kinds of showers!!!

My current BF asked me if I wanted to have dinner and breakfast "in that order" over at his place sometime...it was a good laugh, but one that I took him up on later...

just do it baby

PrettyInPink wrote:

My current BF asked me if I wanted to have dinner and breakfast "in that order" over at his place sometime...it was a good laugh, but one that I took him up on later...

That actually sounds like a decent line. Not too creepy, but it gets the point across.

Thunderbird wrote:

I've known a girl for a few years now we've gotten close. We see each other every day, we're both single, but i was never attracted to her b/c there used to be someone else on my mind. When we run together or talk everything is comfortable but when it's time to leave there's a strange awkwardness that passes between us. I can't figure it out - she gets this funny smile that makes me think she would like to take things further, but she's sorta shy. Mutual friends like her and have asked if we're together. How can I figure out if she's into me without blowing our friendship and working relationship?

Next time you run with her, ask her if she wants to grab a bite to eat later that evening. When you meet or pick her up, you'll know everything you need to know by how she is dressed and how she smells.