I'm a high school captain and I like to encourage the other runners and try to bring the team together. I often ask how someone's run was but they generally just respond "Good." Is there anything more substantial to ask about? And what about during a run?
I know people on here have really good suggestions - so let's hear them!
They know your only asking so you can crow about your run.
Ask them how they felt on their run. Then follow it up with some encouragement and ask them what their workout was. Discuss an upcoming meet and how much the team needs them to be on top of their game.
the d wad wrote:
They know your only asking so you can crow about your run.
Damnit you got me!
Milton Smellsly wrote:
Ask them how they felt on their run. Then follow it up with some encouragement and ask them what their workout was. Discuss an upcoming meet and how much the team needs them to be on top of their game.
Thanks for the serious advice. I've tried some of it before but not the meet part
What response could you possibly expect other than a very apathetic "good?" I mean come on, why would there be something more substantial to talk about? It's running.
When I ask about other people's crossfit workouts I get an answer - how they felt, what they did, what they've improved on, what they liked, how much more attractive they are. I don't have to prompt anything or pry it out of them, they can't wait to tell me. Apparently, there are many differences between us and runners.
Xfit_guy_the_real_one_1 wrote:
What response could you possibly expect other than a very apathetic "good?" I mean come on, why would there be something more substantial to talk about? It's running.
When I ask about other people's crossfit workouts I get an answer - how they felt, what they did, what they've improved on, what they liked, how much more attractive they are. I don't have to prompt anything or pry it out of them, they can't wait to tell me. Apparently, there are many differences between us and runners.
You really shouldn't be trolling on a serious post. That is unacceptable.
Ask how far. That will always get a better response. If they didn't run that far, they will tell you why. If they did run far, they will be proud to tell you about it.
What questions do you ask besides "how was your run?"
(My chiropractor loves cross-fit. It's putting his kids through college).
I think "How was the run?" is a fine question, to which you most often will receive the response you indicated. But, will high school runners, I have found that many have no idea about placing that run in context. Ask about the specific run, and then ask about it compared to the rest of the week, compared to last year, is it longer than a month ago, etc. This will hopefully put some accountability on them as an athlete, which I think is your intention with asking in the first place.
