(Please sing blog title to tune of "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls)
Inspired by my long run yesterday through all four quadrants of Washington, DC.
If you want to date a runner:
Do not honk unless you are about to hit her and you are trying to save her life.
Do not holler "You are almost done!" -- esp when you have no idea what mile she is at and how many more she has to run
"Hey baby, can I train with you?" Sure! I have another seven miles to go - can you keep up? No? oh.. you didn't really mean it that way? Then don't ask, k? I have splits to hit.
Say "Yes! Of course! When? Where? Oh no, that's not early!" to the question "Want to come watch me race Saturday morning at 8 am?" Because really... eight IS NOT EARLY.
Never, ever, say, "Oh come on babe you can stay out late just this one night and skip training tomorrow.. for me!"
Also avoid, "I really don't like how you are always tired and have to go to bed early."
Give race registrations as gifts.
Not only do racing tights not make her ass look big, but they make it look awesome. Tell her that. Often. Even if they are the same tights you have seen a million times.
Comment on her running shoes... in a positive way. Even when she wears a retired pair on a date. Heels are really bad for your feet.
