How to talk to running guys

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Not whilst they're actually running, but I do the Parkrun most Saturdays and official races a couple of weekends a month. I'm also a running club member but sadly haven't got the time to go every week.

I always see a lot of handsome and friendly-looking men at these events or Parkrun, either alone or in groups, but I have absolutely no idea how to approach them or what to say.

I would love to meet someone through my favourite hobby but I feel awkward at the thought of approaching a guy, and if they are already taken.

Any advice would be appreciated :) i'm 28 btw.

The problem with running club is that I can only go every few weeks, so otherwise I run on my own.

Parkrun is super friendly and some people always go for coffee afterwards, perhaps you can get to know someone that way otherwise tinder is full of running gym types

don't they usually have coffee afterwards?
you could try dropping your barcode and see if they pick it up?
Or just - you know- talk to them
hi, great weather/awful weather- how did you do?- have you been coming long?- etc etc

From my point of view (as a woman) I would be pretty pissed off if someone tried to chat me up/ask me out when exercising.

Thanks for the advice ! Most of the men at our parkrun seem to finish in under 20 minutes then clear off sadly 😂 I have been on and off Tinder but most people don't reply which is annoying, i'm also on Hinge.
But seeing if they go for a coffee is a good idea !
Haha I wish I could get the courage to talk to them, hopefully next time !

Might have to actually put a bit of make up on next time, I usually turn up with greasy hair, my cap on and a pasty face 😂

Make time to go every week so that you get to know the regulars to smile at, say hello to. Make eye contact, open conversations.

Yeah, it's just about confidence I guess. We have about 250 people at ours so quite a lot, but I will really try next time !

Ooh I love this! I l also love a running man (and am delighted to have found one).

Ok so you obviously can't turn up in a little black dress and high heels but you can wear nice running clothes, have your hair in a flattering pony tail and a little bit of make up / fake tan.

Could you turn up a little early and just make some smalltalk while stretching? "What time are you going for" or some original chat about the weather. It really doesn't matter what you say, if a guy is single and likes the look of you then he will chat back.

Go for the coffee afterwards.

Finally, if you're a regular you should volunteer a few times a year. Then you'll get to know the regulars.

Good luck!

Thanks ! I'm really gonna try, just lacking confidence tbh but I will really try and strike up convo. Knowing my luck i'll start talking to a guy and his girlfriend/wife will walk over and join him 😂

Volunteer at parkrun maybe? Barcode scanning is a good one as you can chat 🙂 Plus the core team will be happy and you may get friendly with people through that 🙂

I bloody love parkrun 💕

I will deffo consider volunteering :) thanks

Be open to making friends - so a girlfriend comes over, so just be nice to her as well - get to know people generally. They might know the perfect chap to introduce you to.

That's a very good way of seeing things :)

Actually just look at making running friends. If you start socialising with more people you may meet more potential blokes? My running club is very sociable and we are always doing something. Right now there are lots of fundraisers going on due to people raising money for the London marathon so lots of bingo and quiz nights which generally turn into drunken nights in the local dodgy club 😂😂😂 or maybe that’s just us...

Rugby tackle them to the ground?

Yes to volunteering as you will get to see people as they arrive and check out whether they have a wife/girlfriend/family type car with them , barcode scanning is good, as is being the person with the clipboard who takes down numbers that don't scan.
Also even if the fanciable ones don't volunteer you might be able to get some info do a bit of research on various people from the other volunteers!!
Also does your running club have a facebook page? Maybe advertise what times you are available to run (on days there is not an organised session) and ask if anyone wants to join you at whatever pace and arrange a place to meet.

This is excellent advice, thank you ! I need to get to the running club more, it's just 30 mins walk each way and i'm lazy and tired 😂 but i'll try go more or posting on the Facebook page seems like a good idea !

When I posted once on another group about Spanish language exchange I must have had 30 blokes message 😂

Actually I want to add to my advice above - just make an effort to make new friends there. You will get to know the guys there and find out who is single and have fun too.

Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer! I marshal at the same point of the course every week (I run through the week rather than at parkrun) and I’ve had so many wonderful conversations with people (and lovely men!). Helps that you can shout out the compliments of great pace/technique/looking strong etc. Honestly, biggest confidence and self-esteem boosting thing I’ve ever done! I’ve also built a strong friendship with the core volunteer group and have a great laugh in the cafe afterwards.

Run up, hit them on the arm and shout TAG!

Volunteer as a marshal. And yell CORRR at the ones you like the look of as they gallop past

Love this thread (as a single running guy) ! Yes, all the advice is good - I’m a regular parkrunner and volunteer about half as much as I run. I’ve made loads of friends through it and always hit the cafe afterwards for a natter and a brew. The queue in the cafe is often long and I’d be a captive audience if you started a conversation with me there ! Though I am a touch on the old side for you Most parkruns have their own Strava and FB groups, so you could join those too.