I've always been mildly creeped out by online dating. When I came across this website, I had to read over it about three times in order to assure myself what I was seeing was real. Running for Singles is the just what you would think; an online dating website to set-up running dates.
I first stumbled across this gem while reading this article that outlines the do's and don'ts of running dates. Do these things really exist? Apparently, they do because there was an article written about them but unfortunately, the article is useless. I am not a runner, nor had I heard of this type of dating until today but I'm pretty sure these tips are unnecessary.
For example, one of the do's is "dress comfortably". Uh, duh. We are going running, so leave your high heels at home. Another tip is "don't talk about past relationships". If I am running I won't be able to talk about anything because I will be too busy huffing, puffing and trying not to pass out from sheer exhaustion.
If people actually go on running dates I admire them. It makes sense to meet people at the gym, or go for a nice stroll around the block, but running? I just don't get how that would be possible. Apparently RunningSingles has been around since 2003 so these running dates are not a new thing. Maybe this article was written to try to bring back the running date. If that's the case, it would have been much more interesting to see a list of great places to run in every city, or a list of the most stylish workout clothes. You know, stuff that actually relates to dating. Instead, we are left with simple do's and don'ts that give no useful advice at all. Also, some testimonials of people who have done this type of dating would really help me to believe that running dates are real. If we are going to start combining love with running, we need a little more information.
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