That's as close to sex any letsrunner will come.
That's as close to sex any letsrunner will come.
andicamp wrote:
Wow, it's like I stumbled into a Runner's World thread on LR.
It seems that way, doesn't it? But I think there is a divide between the LRC and RW crowds that this thread touches. I only recognize competitive runners when I'm out training. Before the tutu running boom most people were of the same mindset and I'd acknowledge everyone but today there are two camps and I don't get too excited about sharing my sport with the RW folks.
Hank Aaron wrote:
I saw a cute young lady ahead today walking with an old lady with a cane. I think it was college age girl and a grandma. Well, I slowed down a bit and said, "Hello...", well in advance as to not startle them. Then I said, "How are you doing?" as we met eyes. She smiled and asked how I was and I responded, "Very well thank you." I was a sweaty mess. The grandma was in awe of our subtle exchanges. I proceeded to get aroused and thought, oh well, life goes on and I did the route, turned around and ran by the two again, head on with a half chub and when we passed each other I turned back to get a second look and the girl looked back as well, snickering. I need to run back there on more Sundays.
That is enough now Metric Miler. Please stop with your stories.
By the way...Have you run by her 10X yet?
Friendly Runner wrote:
I say "Good Morning" no matter what time of day it is.
Holy crap, I do this all the time. Glad I am not the only one. Please don't be trolling :-)
Hank Aaron wrote:
I saw a cute young lady ahead today walking with an old lady with a cane. I think it was college age girl and a grandma. Well, I slowed down a bit and said, "Hello...", well in advance as to not startle them. Then I said, "How are you doing?" as we met eyes. She smiled and asked how I was and I responded, "Very well thank you." I was a sweaty mess. The grandma was in awe of our subtle exchanges. I proceeded to get aroused and thought, oh well, life goes on and I did the route, turned around and ran by the two again, head on with a half chub and when we passed each other I turned back to get a second look and the girl looked back as well, snickering. I need to run back there on more Sundays.
Grammy was that hot?
If I make eye contact far enough in advance, I'll try to throw up my arm and call for a high five. The 1 out of 10 times it works will be an instant speed boost. The other 9 times you're the weirdo they will talk about. A win either way.
If I make eye contact far enough in advance, I'll try to throw up my arm and call for a high five. The 1 out of 10 times it works will be an instant speed boost. The other 9 times you're the weirdo they will talk about. A win either way.
JM LNK wrote:
If I make eye contact far enough in advance, I'll try to throw up my arm and call for a high five. The 1 out of 10 times it works will be an instant speed boost. The other 9 times you're the weirdo they will talk about. A win either way.
Correct Metric Miler.
Unfortunately, this is one of the other 9 times.
I'm so happy to be alive and still out there, I greet everyone, although of
course they are all passing me. When on the bike, I always say "good job"
to runners no matter how fast they are going. Swimming, I say nothing but I try not to knock anyone's goggles off.
If I see a particularly fast runner, I'll make sure to say something like "great jogging weather, eh?"
I spit in their general direction and pretend not to see them.
FL guy who runs wrote:
The lazy thumb, index, and middle fingers wave while the ring and pinky finger stay relaxed and a slow side motion of the hand. The wave that shows you just don't really give a crap.
Haha, didn't realize other people wave exactly as lazily as I do (occasionally).
I'd say that when I'm not working out, the breakout would look something like this:
75% of the time head nod
20% of the time 3 finger wave
5% of the time good morning/afternoon/evening
If I'm working out, I don't even make eye contact.
I was thinking of snide remarks and stuff that makes me sound like a cool a-hole, but I don't really hate the people who enjoy my activity nor do I hate myself.
I give a slight wave or say hey depending on the day. It's a dying art and never really get it first. Usually people are just looking at me weirdly.
Recently my city upgraded some of the trails for the popularity of biking and well as a runner I'll take it. I can't believe they'd actually spend tax payer's money on making my runs easier (they added a light for the trail on a busy street - they may help you if someone's pushed it - otherwise I just jay/walk/run when I get a break) so I'm delighted.
Don't hate your own kind.
Then again I don't really know if someone I'm coming up from behind on at what seems like 2x the pace easily really wants me to say morning to them so in those situations I generally don't.