To approach a man I see running?

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I go for a run every Saturday morning and I quite regularly see a man who is also running. A few weeks ago he was wearing shorts and I admit I probably did look him up and down when we passed each other and I think he saw this. I then gave him a little smile, which most people do when they pass each other. When we passed each other a second time I think he wiped his sweat off and adjusted himself just before we got to each other.

Fast forward a couple of weeks and when I saw him next I looked down as I was a bit embarrassed to be honest but just as we passed, I looked up at him and he was smiling at me.

Anyway, he is good looking and for some reason I am really drawn to him. Obviously I know nothing about him or his relationship status but AIBU to try and flirt, or say something to him, try and attract his attention etc? What should I do?

Old chestnut.
We've got to stop meeting like this.
Cheesier the better

"trip" and go down heavily on an ankle just before you reach him...……...

You could try the bend and snap?

Or trip him and you can have the opportunity to get to know each other better in the way to A&E

Run after him. Literally chase him.

@IStillMissBlockbuster - what's the bend & snap?

Or trip him and you can have the opportunity to get to know each other better in the way to A&E

😂 Love it. Also saves you getting hurt, just hurt him instead.

I just read this to my husband to see if it was him

'Adjusted himself'?!?

Do you mean like my DH has to 'adjust himself' when he's wearing running shorts?

I say stalk him on Strava. You can try to find him on the flyby.

Bend and snap

I would fake a fall or just be brazen and give him a wink next time

Go ... eh ... run for it.

You should, definitely. Life’s too short to waste opportunities.

These are amazing 😀

I have checked Strava but I don't think he uses it.
He adjusted his top a bit, not his shorts!

He adjusted his top a bit, not his shorts!
Thank God. 'adjusted himself' totally sounds to me like 'played with his balls/underwear arrangement'.

I think he's into you. I agree with TheQueef, go for a knowingly cheesy line. If he has any sense of humour he'll like it.

You could try the bend and snap?

As long as she doesn't accidentally Snap & Fart

I'm a runner. Go for a high five!

Hope it’s not my husband either.

Stumbling and seeing if he stops to help you might be a good ploy. On't risk injury though - because that wouid be quite a high price to pay if he doesn't stop.

Can you find him elsewhere - local Parkrun perhaps, so you can try to spot him and chat whilst waiting for the briefing?

I don't know how you'll start up a conversation if you are running in opposite directions tbh!

I think start off with saying 'hello', or 'it's a lovely day for a run, isn't it'.
Go from there. Give him a Jelly Baby?

Is it near where you live? Does he look like a good runner? You could do some sleuthing among any running friends you know.

When you see him coming, stop to stretch. Or bend over to tie your shoe. See if he stops.

Where do you run? There are no attractive male runners near me!

Hmm..I wouldn't stop when you see him, that might be a bit obvious. Do you always meet at the same bit around the same time? If so maybe stop there for a bit and see if he runs by? If he stops then all good!

I think I’d just smile at him and call out ‘lovely day for it.’ just before you reach each other and see if he slows down to speak at all? Definitely wouldn’t fake a fall or stop- desperado!