Do you smile at other people you see out jogging? I do, but I get more strange looks than smiles back.* I thought it would be nice to encourage a sense of community...
*Not walkers though, they're not trying hard enough to get into my clique
2006-09-19 09:18:09 · 15 answers · asked by comradelouise 4 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
I can't road run because I have buggered my knees up from years of dancing, so I'm one of those wusses you see pounding it out on a treadmill at the gym. I scare people away from me because apparently I smile for NO obvious reason (that those watching can tell, heeheeheee!) while running, and it seems that nobody should enjoy running THAT MUCH!
2006-09-20 01:57:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think maybe the way you're smiling at them could be the problem. Is it a gummy all out smile, like you've just drank 12 cups of coffee and are working off the energy? They might thnik you're not a true jogger, but someone with a caffeine addiction and poor sense of direction.
Make sure to jog at a medium pace, wearing only trendy jogging suits, and carrying a look of resolve and direction. This and only this will be the way to prove to all those joggers that you're serious about your leisurely craft.
2006-09-19 16:23:43 · answer #2 · answered by Jay 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
When I jog I am concentrating on not passing out so usually I am in pain! :) Jogging is difficult for some people so maybe they are just focusing on what they're doing. And what's wrong with walkers? They're out there doing something at least!
2006-09-19 16:28:29 · answer #3 · answered by sundance_0083 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do I also greet them too and 9 times out of 10 I get a smile or hello back.
2006-09-19 16:26:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do smile when people make eye contact with me, that's about it. I think that people don't smile much while jogging because they are just trying to keep it together.
2006-09-19 16:23:46 · answer #5 · answered by Olivier P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I smile at folk's were ever I meet them whether Jogging ,walking or horseback. That just the way nice folks act where I come from.(Tennessee)
2006-09-19 16:24:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question! I always do and say Hi, but here in UK you hardly get a responds. In Germany Joggers always smile and great other fellow joggers. Let´s start it!!!!
2006-09-19 16:32:09 · answer #7 · answered by beth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always nod, like motorcyclists, and always get a nod back. A smile is probably a bit too much when you are concentrating. If someone smiled at me, they would receive a nod in return also.
2006-09-19 16:31:02 · answer #8 · answered by 6 hail marys 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it everyone, or just the men?
This is meant as a compliment, but if that picture is you, then perhaps the men are a little distracted and haven't even noticed you smiling.
2006-09-19 16:28:58 · answer #9 · answered by bambam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always smile back. To me, it would just be awkward not to smile. And who cares if they dont smile back. Theyre just being rude.
2006-09-19 16:22:25 · answer #10 · answered by emmasahottie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋