Ladies...looking for input

sparrow said:
Lovin all the WOMANLY advice here.

First of all, I'm glad you're NOT that guy who goes to the gym to pick up on the gals. I hate that kind of guy.

Does she have a certain treadmill she frequents? If she does you should find yourself on the one next to that one at the gym sometime. When she gets on or off the thing just casually comment on her running and then ask her if she's currently training for anything. This will probably lead into a conversation about how you are training for a marathon...and blah blah. Before you ask her about hooking up to do long runs you might want to ask her what pace she runs at. If it looks like a match throw in the long run possibility. I'd think if shes running TO the gym and then AT the gym, shes probably going faster than 10:30 pace-but its worth a go!
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She does have a specific treadmill she frequents...the one that's open. hahaha. (been crazy with the resolutioners...surprisingly not many have dropped off yet...i give them a few more weeks).

I am not sure what her pace is but you do raise a good point. No point in getting smoked by her on a run.

Problem is she is in the gym, on the treadmill, on the elliptical and out of the gym. Gonna be a challenge getting 2 seconds to engage her in conversation.
 
Maybe I should ask her if she has any suggestions for Plantar Faciitis? lol.
 
Ask her if she has some aspirin as well because your head hurts... She has been walking all over your mind!!! (at least you won't be lying)!!!
 
I would do something like this:

Make sure she sees you while she runs by your place, give a friendly wave to her, make sure she sees it. Then, when you are at the gym, see what he response is to you.... does she give a friendly 'hello' as she is in there, or is she somewhat stand off'ish. If she seems friendly in the gym, or when she runs by your place a few times... then introduce yourself, tell her that you notice she is a good runner, etc., and how far does she run.....etc.,... the 'tone' of that comment will let her know you've noticed her. You should get feedback from her on that, either with a short conversation or something like that. If she just says, "OH, thanks." and moves on, she's not interested or taken. If she's receptive to your compliment, maybe try to run with her for a short run.. check out the pace, etc., and go from there.

If she has on headphones, etc., while she is running and working out... most likely she won't want any conversation with anyone... possibly taken or just not her scene.
 
yeah she wears headphones but so do i...doesn't mean i don't want to talk to anyone...i just listen to my music...assuming my iphone doesn't put up a fuss about not having the iphone headset...
 
With some of the suggestions, you might also want to have a bullet proof vest handy.....cause if she carries concealed she may feel tempted to use it.....LOL :rofl:
 
Let me preface this by saying I have no pickup lines as I can't remember back to 1980 when I got married. That said, I was at a YMCA pool in State College PA last week and asked a woman if I could share her lane. (I always share with women - go figure.) Afterwards, I complimented her on her swim technique and how I wish I could swim horizontal without a pullbuoy or wetsuit. Turns out she is training for her first 70.3 triathon in April - like me - and we ended up chatting for 20+ minutes. She was obviously being social and I think genuinely interested but was not date material as she mentioned her husband at least once in each sentence.

So, that said, my suggestion from a non-lady is to compliment her on her form, speed, or something else running-related then mention that you are training for a half marathon or marathon or whatever and see if she shows any interest. You'll know if she has any interest.

If she doesn't, try one of other guys' approaches.
 
i'm not trying to get a date out of this! just want to see what kind of running she does, if she's training for something and if she would like to do some long runs together (probably more for my benefit than hers)
 
firefreak said:
i'm not trying to get a date out of this! just want to see what kind of running she does, if she's training for something and if she would like to do some long runs together (probably more for my benefit than hers)
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I suggest when you see her at the gym, (after her workout, or before she gets started) I would simply approach her ans ask her if she runs to the gym. when she says yes, you can say you thought you saw her and wanted to ask her what sort of running she does (i.e. marathon, 1/2 marathon, short distance, long distance, etc...) and go from there.

I'm sure it would not come off offensive. Simply tell her you're interested in doing long distance but would like to run with someone who knows, and could help you.

If you are genuine, she'll be honest.

Personally I prefer to run alone, so who knows, but it's worth the shot....
 
BigTom please stay where you are...the authorities will be there shortly to arrest you for suspicion of molesting innocent gym goers. you are considered armed and dangerous. officers are instructed to shoot off your penis should you pose a threat to their safety.
 
firefreak said:
Recently I've noticed an attractive girl that goes around the same time to the gym that has been using the treadmill and appears to be quiet the runner. I am thinking "wow this girl likes to run...A LOT" Possible running partner?
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firefreak said:
i'm not trying to get a date out of this! just want to see what kind of running she does.
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Okay dude...I'm gonna guess the first statement was made before you "relieved" yourself.

This is all too simple. If this is truly all about running and tech-stuff, then just pretend she's another dude and walk-up & just ask. Most performance enthusiast are proud of their ability and don't mind talking about it.

If this is about more then just the running, then it's quite simple. The fact of the matter is, people assess people...when I'm talking with some woman, I'm reviewing if I'd hit it. If this gal is single, available & finds you attractive....then she'll likely be friendly & open. If she's not interested, you'll get the cordial response. It's really not up to you, she's the 'gate-keeper'.

I'm pretty friendly at the gym and I notice that ANYTIME I engage in any conversation with any woman, they instantly figure you're hitting on them. It's ridiculous, sometimes I just wanna say "bitch, please...you couldn't pay me enough". I really hate the presumptious way things work and the gym can be a strange social atmosphere. Best thing to do is get on a friendly basis with other woman, especially the trainers...once they see you're just a social person...you don't have to worry as much about the restraining order.

You know....most those gals are totally at the gym for the attention and they love to pretend it annoys them. They've got these "Juicy" and "Pink" tight sweats just falling off their waist and some small/tight top....but Oh, gee....they're so offended if you're looking at them. Pahhhh-leeeze!

I like to open with "My parole officer said it was okay for me to start talking to woman again" :jumping:
 
Another day, a new advice for you.

Ask her if she bought tickets to the show? She will give you a funny look. Then proceed to do a double front bicep poise and said, "Tickets to the Gun Show."
 
BikeSwimLaugh said:
You know....most those gals are totally at the gym for the attention and they love to pretend it annoys them. They've got these "Juicy" and "Pink" tight sweats just falling off their waist and some small/tight top....but Oh, gee....they're so offended if you're looking at them. Pahhhh-leeeze!
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Damn straight skippy! She actually does wear "pink" pants.
 
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