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?

Is it running day today OP?

Oh it's Saturday that's running day. Not sure I can wait that long....!

Thank you!

Hmmm

If you only ever run on Saturdays, that means that what I posted before about Parkrun is not going to work.

Unless you can run other days too? And then find a way to make an uncontroversial, noncreepy inivitation to meet up at Parkrun, or some other running club or local event, so you get a change to talk to him, rather than just admiring the view

You’ve had some great advice here OP. I’m going to summarise it for you.

Leave early. Run in a ball gown and high heels. As he approaches, swig from a bottle, massage your calves and then trip across his path; felling him like the sexy oak he is. Once upon the ground, check immediately for stretch marks and wedding rings. Go down on him whilst waiting for the ambulance; waiting times being what they are these days you’ll probably find you can pierce his ear before they get there too, this saving any other runners from this same confusion.

Got it? Good luck on Saturday

massage your calves, bend and snapand then trip across his path

ting can't miss out the BAS!

Och that was meant to be in italics!

It’s not the Parkland walk by any chance, is it?! There used to be a VERY nice runner there when I used to run on Saturday mornings.....

No it's not the parkland walk... I'm not saying where it is though 😀

I don't think I am going to be able to keep a straight face if I see him on Saturday, I will be thinking about all these amazing ideas!

Def not placemarking ;)

Me neither.

As he approaches, stop and begin lunges and squats.

Like so....

How about a t-shirt saying I'M ALL YOURS followed by any number of this brilliant advice.

I'm following for, ahem, running tips. Or something.

Stop suddenly as he’s approaching with your arms across your chest as though hugging yourself in pain.

He’ll hopefully stop/slow down and ask if you’re ok.

Explain you’ve got a problem with chafed nipples and ask if he has any tips

My DH is in his late 40s, runs with part of it along an old railway track, and is sexy, but doesn’t run on Saturday mornings (unless doing a park run) so unlikely to be him

bend and snap

I think the bend and snap is bringing about the wrong type of attention and I dislike celebrating this as an acceptable joke. Sorry!

Just think it really is objectification of women and undermining of men who have more than what’s in their pants- to propagate this as an acceptable form of attention seeking for a relationship.

I’m guessing it’s a joke. But still..

Maybe a tshirt that says "call me" with your telephone number on it?

What @KurriKawari said! I'm sure you can get that tshirt next day on Amazon 😁

You HAVE to fall over and fall injury! 🤣

*fake!

Limping along with a bit of tomato sauce on your leg?

Oh I LOVE this!!! Cheesey chat up lines all the way!!

I would just say hello