This really pretty blonde woman smiles and waves at me when I run, but there is 1 problem.....

Do not change a thing! Run less miles and stay buff if you want any chance with this girl. The moment you become fitter than her and actually fit the bill of an accomplished distance runner, she will be turned off. Girls don't care about how fast you are....in my opinion, they feel threatened.

Dude. Women like penis. Except for Lesbians.

If you really are as big a powerful buck as you describe yourself. Then approach her and offer her your penis. Not that directly of course. But by asking her out you are essentially doing just that.

Try even speaking to her before you start worrying about your runs together.

You are the 1 problem in this equation

The problem is that you're living a fantasy.

I don't mean to be a jerk, but if you were 145 pounds in HS you were probably 5'11" plus or minus an inch. I don't know many 5'11" guys that just gain 55 pounds; if you are around that height you must be REALLY jacked. YOu probably have to lose some weight then; it would help you run faster and keep up with her.Maybe letsrun people have a different definition of "fast" for a girl, but if a girl is faster than 21:40 in a 5K, I don't consider her "fast." Maybe 18 or 17 for a 5K.

eaterbeater wrote:

The problem is that you're living a fantasy.

The problem is that you're living a fantasy. x 2.

Find out what parking lot or wherever she starts her run. Show up a little earlier than you usually run, warm up a while, say hi to her if she shows up and try to strike up a conversation. Do not ever make the mistake I made and slow down or speed up, or worst of all stop and turn around and go her direction during a run to talk to her!! You will either get maced or she will be in fear of her life. Good luck!

Yes you're right, girls don't like guys who are super skinny (I'm a girl, trust me). And no, she doesn't care if you're slower than her. I agree with the idea that you could show up early and try to strike up a conversation with her. But take the hint if she shows that she's not interested (doesn't ask you anything about yourself, after a few quick pleasantries she says she has to go do her workout etc.)

Need Advice wrote:

I can barely hang on at 7 minute pace for a 5k.

You're in the wrong forum.

Kara and Paul Goucher seem to get along, and for years she has been faster than him...

Ummm I think you mean Adam, unless she is getting it on with his brother or cousin or something as well..

udo dat wrote:

Kara and Paul Goucher seem to get along, and for years she has been faster than him...

Other than one or 2 replies so far, ignore most of the advice you've gotten on here. Just be yourself.

start wearing compression shorts on your runs. If she checks you out down there, game on.

Dude, almost all joggers smile and wave when they pass another runner on a trail, except maybe in New York City. School bus drivers smile and wave to each other when they pass on a road. So to cops and mptorcycle riders. It doesn't mean she wants to date you. It's called being normal and friendly. Sorry.

I saw her too the other day. She has a package down there between her legs. If that's your type then go for it, dude. God Bless You.

Yeah...no. Adam Goucher used to be (is?) really quick, he got low 13's in the 5K if memory serves. He's only about 1:40 faster in the 5K than his wife. If you meant that Kara is more successful than him right now, you would be correct.

udo dat wrote:

Kara and Paul Goucher seem to get along, and for years she has been faster than him...

K & A are a cute mixed race couple too.

how come that nobody hasn't been pushing the troll button?

Is running together really the aim?

You should try for the number but I think you will fail

It also does not add up that someone overtaking you is waving