running attractive ?

polar bear said:

Are runners attractive to females ?

As I was approaching the finish line of a 10k one frigid
January, a woman in the sidelines yelled out "I love a man
in tights!". I can truthfully say I was not tempted
(besides, my good wife was waiting on the other side of the
finish line). For that matter, it's quite possible she just
meant it as a form of encouragement for that last push to
the finish line, and that that's what she said to all the
guys who went by... Besides, as others have pointed out,
she probably wouldn't have said that if she had been
downwind of me.

Mike McSwell

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Are runners attractive to females ?

Based on comments I've heard over the years, it seems that
women prefer neither the skinny builds of distance runners
nor the bulk of bodybuilders. They seem to prefer the
muscular, athletic builds of sprinters, gymnasts, swimmers,
kickboxers, etc.

In article
<[email hidden]>, Chris
Hansen <[email hidden]> writes

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Quoted message said:

Are runners attractive to females ?

Based on comments I've heard over the years, it seems that
women prefer neither the skinny builds of distance runners
nor the bulk of bodybuilders. They seem to prefer the
muscular, athletic builds of sprinters, gymnasts, swimmers,
kickboxers, etc.

Based on being a female, (most) women aren't as influenced
by body shape when looking for a man as (some) men seem to
be when looking for a woman. IMHO. YMMV. RSVP. EIEIO.

But if you think female runners are hot then you'll improve
your chances of meeting them, and have something to talk to
them about, if you run yourself.

One more tip. Personal hygiene. You'd be amazed how many men
don't seem to have heard of it, but neglect it and you
*will* be 40 and single.
--
Mel Rimmer

Chris Hansen said:

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Are runners attractive to females ?

Based on comments I've heard over the years, it seems that
women prefer neither the skinny builds of distance runners
nor the bulk of bodybuilders. They seem to prefer the
muscular, athletic builds of sprinters, gymnasts,
swimmers, kickboxers, etc.

Except your typical regional-level competitive distance
runner is *not* a 130lb 5'6" Kenyan. Most of them have low
body fat, some of them have very low body fat, but this is
combined with a reasonable amount of lean mass. Many of them
do look quite athletic.

Cheers,
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I'm a happily married, solo runner. However, I've always
wondered if having a running partner would be of any
benefit. Does anyone ever come up to another runner and
say, "mind if I run with you?" This seems a little bold
maybe even rude.

I have it happen while bicycling. Never running.

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Most of them have low body fat, some of them have very
low body fat, but this is combined with a reasonable
amount of lean mass. >

I've seen some muscular runners with physiques I envy, I've
also seen skinny runners that look like they're about to
fall asleep but most seem to look like just ordinary people.
There is a lot of variation for sure.

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But if you think female runners are hot then you'll
improve your chances of meeting them, and have something
to talk to them about, if you run yourself.

I'm a happily married, solo runner. However, I've always
wondered if having a running partner would be of any
benefit. Does anyone ever come up to another runner and say,
"mind if I run with you?" This seems a little bold maybe
even rude.

Phil M.

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fighting well.

Baron De Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic Games

Phil M. said:

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But if you think female runners are hot then you'll
improve your chances of meeting them, and have something
to talk to them about, if you run yourself.

I'm a happily married, solo runner. However, I've always
wondered if having a running partner would be of any
benefit.

Not really (not to your running anyway). Proper pacing is
too important -- when two people run, either one or both
parties usually end up going pretty fast (for them).

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Does anyone ever come up to another runner and say,
"mind if I run with you?" This seems a little bold maybe
even rude.

Only kids. I tell them they're welcome to try.

where people can post for that sort of thing.

Cheers,
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Phil M. said:

Quoted message said:

But if you think female runners are hot then you'll
improve your chances of meeting them, and have something
to talk to them about, if you run yourself.

I'm a happily married, solo runner. However, I've always
wondered if having a running partner would be of any
benefit.

Not really (not to your running anyway). Proper pacing is
too important -- when two people run, either one or both
parties usually end up going pretty fast (for them).

Quoted message said:

Does anyone ever come up to another runner and say,
"mind if I run with you?" This seems a little bold maybe
even rude.

Only kids. I tell them they're welcome to try.

lol. Same here. They always ask how far I ran as they run
the last 100 yards with me. One time they setup an aid
station and handed me some gatobarf. I choked it down and
pretended to enjoy it.

Phil M.

Joggers are attractive in the same way that Grizzly Bears
are good pets...............never.

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But if you think female runners are hot then you'll
improve your

chances

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of meeting them, and have something to talk to them
about, if you

run

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yourself.

I'm a happily married, solo runner. However, I've always
wondered if

having

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a running partner would be of any benefit. Does anyone
ever come up to another runner and say, "mind if I run
with you?" This seems a little

bold

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maybe even rude.

Maybe it's just me but I do it all the time. I'll even
change direction and ask if they mind some company. This
actually happened just this Saturday when a female(would
have done it if it was a guy) was running at me. Before I
saw her face I decided to turn and run with her. As I
crossed over we both recognized each other and we had a
great run. I have found that most runners appreciate the
company and the fact that you are also running makes it less
intimidating than say walking. Bold yes, rude, I don't think
so. I recruited her for my winter runs.

-DougF

Miss Anne Thrope said:

Joggers are attractive in the same way that Grizzly Bears
are good pets...............never.

I'm not a jogger, I'm a runner :-) And I'm sure that greatly
increases the absolute magnitude (but not the sign) of my
attractiveness.

Mike McSwell

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Are runners attractive to females ?

Based on comments I've heard over the years, it seems that
women prefer neither the skinny builds of distance runners
nor the bulk of bodybuilders. They seem to prefer the
muscular, athletic builds of sprinters, gymnasts,
swimmers, kickboxers, etc.

Lots of different women out there. I was surprised when
my favorite told me she would prefer a bit more *fat* on
my body. I'm happy to oblige; bring on the butter pecan
ice cream.

Matthew

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Mike Maxwell said:

Miss Anne Thrope said:

Joggers are attractive in the same way that Grizzly Bears
are good pets...............never.

I'm not a jogger, I'm a runner :-) And I'm sure that
greatly increases the absolute magnitude (but not the sign)
of my attractiveness.

Mike McSwell

Not if the relationship is an inverse proportion.

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Phil M. said:

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But if you think female runners are hot then you'll
improve your

chances

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of meeting them, and have something to talk to them
about, if you

run

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yourself.

I'm a happily married, solo runner. However, I've always
wondered if

having

Quoted message said:

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a running partner would be of any benefit.

Not really (not to your running anyway). Proper
pacing is too

important --

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when two people run, either one or both parties usually
end up going

pretty

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fast (for them).

For those of us that are not into pace on every run, I find
a running with someone a great change of pace(puin
intended). I'm more than happy to run a little slower and
have someone to talk with. I actually dedicate a day or so a
week to run with someone less experienced and/or slower. If
I run 9's and not 8's I don't care. If you plan to run every
day with this person and there is a big disparity in pace,
then it's not ideal. I simply line up a easy day and enjoy
the conversation.

-DougF

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"Phil M." <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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But if you think female runners are hot then you'll
improve your

chances

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of meeting them, and have something to talk to them
about, if you

run

Quoted message said:

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yourself.

I'm a happily married, solo runner. However, I've always
wondered if

having

Quoted message said:

a running partner would be of any benefit. Does anyone
ever come up to another runner and say, "mind if I run
with you?" This seems a little

bold

Quoted message said:

maybe even rude.

Maybe it's just me but I do it all the time. I'll even
change direction and ask if they mind some company. This
actually happened just this Saturday when a female(would
have done it if it was a guy) was running at me. Before I
saw her face I decided to turn and run with her. As I
crossed over we both recognized each other and we had a
great run. I have found that most runners appreciate the
company and the fact that you are also running makes it
less intimidating than say walking. Bold yes, rude, I
don't think so. I recruited her for my winter runs.

I think I would be more inclined to do this if it were a
guy. If it were a female, I might be concerned that they
would be frightened by my boldness. Also, as I've noticed
here on rec.running, a lot of people run so they can be by
themselves. Once in a while I'll cross paths with another
runner and they'll have a huge smile. Are they telling me
that they wouldn't mind running with me or are they laughing
at me? I guess I can only know for sure if I do try to run
with them. If they start fumbling for their can of mace,
then I'll know they answer.

Phil M.

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If you can empty your own boat Crossing the river of the
world, No one will oppose you, No one will seek to harm you.
-Chuang Tzu

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Phil M. said:

> But if you think female runners are hot then you'll
> improve your

chances

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> of meeting them, and have something to talk to them
> about, if you

run

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> yourself.

I'm a happily married, solo runner. However, I've
always wondered if

having

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

a running partner would be of any benefit.

Not really (not to your running anyway). Proper
pacing is too

important --

Quoted message said:

when two people run, either one or both parties usually
end up going

pretty

Quoted message said:

fast (for them).

For those of us that are not into pace on every run, I
find a running with someone a great change of pace(puin
intended). I'm more than happy to run a little slower and
have someone to talk with. I actually dedicate a day or so
a week to run with someone less experienced and/or slower.
If I run 9's and not 8's I don't care. If you plan to run

every

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day with this person and there is a big disparity in pace,
then it's

not

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ideal. I simply line up a easy day and enjoy the
conversation.

That was my thinking. Besides, I think I need an occasional
mental break from the obsessive time-distance-pace-interval-
heart rate-gps- temperature-humidity-heat index-down to the
3rd decimal place-number crunching. Don't you?

Phil M.

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If you can empty your own boat Crossing the river of the
world, No one will oppose you, No one will seek to harm you.
-Chuang Tzu

Doug Freese said:

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Not really (not to your running anyway). Proper pacing is
too important -- when two people run, either one or both
parties usually end up going pretty fast (for them).

For those of us that are not into pace on every run, I
find a running with someone a great change of pace(puin
intended). I'm more than happy to run a little slower and
have someone to talk with. I actually dedicate a day or so
a week to run with someone less experienced and/or slower.
If I run 9's and not 8's I don't care. If you plan to run
every day with this person and there is a big disparity in
pace, then it's not

I also do this from time to time. I go as slow as 10 minutes
per mile -- whatever pace is right for the other runner.

However, this only makes up a tiny fraction of my
weekly milage.

I agree that there's nothing wrong with doing this in
moderation.

Cheers,
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Donovan Rebbechi pegasus.rutgers.edu~elflordOpen ↗

Phil M. said:

I think I would be more inclined to do this if it were a
guy. If it were a female, I might be concerned that they
would be frightened by my boldness.

Good point. From my perspective, if the encounter is on park-
like trails (wandering loops, not destination oriented) and
something is said, then it probably wouldn't scare the bee-
jeebers outa me. But on out/back destination-oriented trails
(to top of peak, a lake, or whatever), if a person changed
direction about the time they encountered me and started
following me (single-track), esp. without saying anything,
I'd be more than a little nervous.

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Also, as I've noticed here on rec.running, a lot of people
run so they can be by themselves.

Yes - just from a relaxation point of view. But also at my
current level of running, I'm far more comfortable running
alone. When runs get longer (multi-hour on more remote and
challenging trails), I'll probably be hooking up with a
group to run with for safety reasons (falls, bears, etc).

Dot

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"Success is different things to different people" -Bernd
Heinrich in Racing the Antelope

Doug Freese said:

For those of us that are not into pace on every run, I
find a running with someone a great change of pace(puin
intended). I'm more than happy to run a little slower and
have someone to talk with.

Did you ever run with your goat friend again? I've been
waiting for the sequel 😉

Dot