Really? Does anyone stop with one question? If I ask someone about their hobbies/passions I always follow up with questions about when they started, why they like it, how often they do it, etc.
Really? Does anyone stop with one question? If I ask someone about their hobbies/passions I always follow up with questions about when they started, why they like it, how often they do it, etc.
My ex was supportive, especially when she found out how moody I get when I don't run. I worked hard to never make it an issue, and she never made it an issue either despite not being much into exercise herself. Unfortunately she was a psychotic bitch in many other ways though, so I had to let her go.
If you run 70mpw or more or are on the team (or part of a club I suppose), running is going to come up. It's never been an issue for me, and it actually is a point of interest for them. Obviously I don't get into lactate thresholds vs VO2 max vs alactic sprinting, yadda yadda yadda, but saying you run "about 15 miles a day usually" in an honest, non-arrogant manner after being asked is completely fine. I generally avoid the topic and speak about it minimally when it is brought up though. No big deal. If she's interested you can elaborate. Otherwise a few concise sentences are sufficient.
Ha. My wife jokes from time to time, "I thought you had sexy legs so I would not look at you." Granted it was a Bible study. : )
themanontherun wrote:
the smartest letsrunner wrote:Common question: "How much do you run, anyway?"
Good answer: "Oh, pretty much every day."
Most girls will be impressed by the commitment of a motivated guy, and anyone who has a problem with daily runs is NOT going to be a prospect for a runner.
Don't talk about miles - way too nerdy, unless she runs, too.
DON'T mention two-a-days on first date, as believe me the "normal world" sees this as crazy.
Oh, and have the balls to say this is about you and not a "training friend" mmKay?
If he really wants to brag without turning her off with details, even go as far as answering "how much do you run, anyway?" with "Well I run pretty much every day. I'm competitive on the local racing scene and I like to stay in good shape."
Don't bore her with details, but make it clear that it's more than a casual hobby (if it is in fact more than a hobby). Don't mention any wins or prize money unless she specifically asks. Be as vague as possible without being sketchy. This doesn't just apply to running; keep an air of mystery, don't be an open book.
Sooo, that's how you stole the heart of your current girlfriend, eh? By being a real mystery man?
P.S. For all this guy knows, she might run just as much as he does....
Sooo, that's how you stole the heart of your current girlfriend, eh? By being a real mystery man?
P.S. For all this guy knows, she might run just as much as he does....
Perhaps "mystery man" is a bit of a cliche, but I stand by the point about not being an open book. It's different when you're starting a relationship vs. when you're in one. Part of the enjoyment of a relationship is slowly breaking down the unknown and getting to know a person on more than the surface level. That goes for romantic relationships as well as platonic ones. Great romance doesn't happen on the first date, it's developed over time. So why lay out your life story on a first date?
Also, how do you know I have a girlfriend? You must know me.
Did I ever mention that I'm very good at picking up on the connection between peoples' speech patterns and their posting style?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=your+next+bold+moveGotcha bitch.
before we started dating mine asked me if i had ever experienced any episodes of depression or bi-polar disorder. (she had some bad experiences with guys that weren't up front about being clinically depressed/bi-polar). my response was that i have never been clinically diagnosed with either, but when i take excessive amounts of time off running, like 2 months or longer, i start to exhibit some of the symptoms of bi-polar disorder, which is exhibited in my maternal family.
she's never told me to not go for a run and doesn't mind that i run doubles.