Comments on: Romantic Conversation Starters for Runners

By: Holly Hoffman

Holly Hoffman — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:58:42 +0000

@Phil: Hell yeah, if he’s got a hot body, bring it on (or off for that matter)! I dated an Air Force guy for a few months who was lukewarm in bed but had the hottest body ever.

@Lance: I totally honk & cat call. It happens to me, I’m just giving some gender equity. Firemen especially. I blow them kisses.

@Cathouse: I’m seconding Lance’s BS.

By: Lance

Lance — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:47:28 +0000

@Cathouse: I’m calling BS on you not getting aroused by thinking of shirtless, sweaty men on the run.

@Methinks: Running groups are definitely hotbeds of dating activity. I have several friends involved in them and they’ve all dated within the group. I’m also a big proponent of sport & social groups. I belong to one now and it’s a virtual date swap.

I have no concerns about cancer and running shirtless, although I only run 3-5 miles per session.

By: Me Thinks

Me Thinks — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:56:19 +0000

I gotta agree with the others, if I’m running alone and some dude follows me, its creepy. Its one of the reasons its great to run with a dog, she is a wimp but I feel safer. Also people may chat me up about the dog even if I’m mid-stride and its not creepy at all, would be a good way to meet if I were trying to do that. Of course I can’t imagine there are dogs on a trail? maybe run where there are?

Gym – I get hit on at the gym all the time. BF is still perplexed by the gym pickup phenom. Best time would be either when the girl is between machines or better yet if you walk out at the same time as her. I’ve even met one of my best friends at the gym, if you go at the same time regularly you start to know people.

What about a runners group? I have a GF who has been in them in several cities she’s lived in, she is married now but used to have guys asking her out all the time and has made some really close girl friends that way too. They can be quite social as I understand it. That or some type of co-ed sports league (the non-collegiate aged ones, ick) would be perfect for you.

By: debra

debra — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:44:07 +0000

I think there are a few training for marathons and halfs here, maybe they’ll back me up. After about 10 miles, I’m looking for anything to take my mind off of how many miles I’ve got left…..at that point, bring on the fit, shirtless, tanned, sweaty, running and cycling men!! Actually, funnier story, at about 10 miles is when my running partner (a guy) and I start rating and quietly commenting on the cleavage that runs past us….passes the time!

By: dadshouse

dadshouse — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:37:12 +0000

Phil – I actually feel totally awkward approaching a woman when I don’t have my shirt on. In the story I told in my last comment, after so many near misses of chatting her up I felt I had no choice! I too run with a shirt now due to skin cancer concerns. (Yes, I wear sunscreen, but still… )

PJ Momma – love the idea! Not only could I show off quick reflexes, but I could come to her aid with any injuries she incurred. Maybe she’d need mouth to mouth… you never know

By: Cathouse Teri

Cathouse Teri — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:29:16 +0000

It is of no matter to me whether or not a man is shirtless. It would hold no value in whether or not I am interested in him.

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:19:57 +0000

I’m very surprised about the shirtless comments. Sweaty guys without shirts never seemed like a good look to me, but what do I know? Any women here want to comment on guys running shirtless?
I’ve read about the higher rates of melanoma in runners, so I don’t think it’s a great idea. I don’t run to pick up women anyways, so I guess I’ll keep my shirt on.