You know those dating sites like FitnessSingles well do you
ever wish they had a sight like that but to find active friends? No? Just me?
Well as those of you who read my blog know I am married and not in need
of a dating website but sometimes you need to hang out with someone other than
your husband, admit it no matter how much you love each other it’s always good
to have other people in your life. I
mean if not you’d never have anything to talk about because the other one is
always there experiencing the same things right? But I’m afraid my ad would get to specific
because I’m that neurotic :-) Is it possible that I’m pickier about my
friends than I was about picking a soul mate?
JUST KIDDING!!!!
Searching for female friends between the ages of: mature enough not to think that a night out
dancing and slamming redbulls and vodkas is a good workout and any age above
that
Enjoys hiking, running, cycling, swimming, skiing, extreme
sports, likes to workout on the weekdays after work and on weekends in the
morning
| And sometimes I might need one of these |
Lives with-in 15 minutes of me (in case an emergency run is
needed or so we can exchange dog sitting duties when the other one is going to
a race or ski trip)
Likes to talk about themselves just enough to let me catch
my breath while running but not enough to where I get cold during the cool down
cause we’ve been standing there so long.
Bonus: has an active significant other that can keep mine
distracted while I train for stuff like the Ironman!
Too much? Ok Ok I was
just having some fun… How do you meet
friends that have the same interests as you?
3 comments:
bahahaha! Love this idea :)
My BFF I met thru triathlon so training together and talking shop is a no brainer for us.
I also have a training buddy that is my second husband it seems. My hubby calls him my boyfriend. lol
but he is all those things.
One MUST for a good training friend:
BE RELIABLE
if you say you are going to do XYZ with me, BE THERE!!!
Oh this post totally resonated with me. Since I just moved a couple of months ago, I don't really know anyone outside of my husband, coworkers, and students here. I would definitely love to make some running or active friends!
TRANSLATION OF A TRIATHLETE'S ONLINE DATING PROFILE:
"I am an outdoors type of person."
Really means: I train in any type of weather. If its raining, snowing, 90 degrees w/100% humidity, or winds gusting at 30 mph. I don't want to hear any complaints because I will still train in it and you're just a big wuss for complaining about it.
"I enjoy riding my bike."
Really means: with or w/o aero bars, alone or in a peleton, I don't care. If you can't do a spur of the moment 30 miler then you're not my type. I will let you draft, but if you can't hang and I drop you - I will see you later.
"I enjoy jogging."
Really means: Lets run hills until we puke. I have just as many shoes as you only mine are better because they are functional and all look the same.
"I enjoy dining out."
Really means: I enjoy eating out, in or anywhere else I can find food. Don't be shy because with the amount of food I eat, you can have that main entree instead of a salad and you will still look as though you eat like a rabbit in comparison. Don't get your limbs too close though as I may take a bite out of you. Most importantly don't expect any taste off my plate unless you can bring something to the party like more food. Oh, and don't ask me any questions during breakfast, Mid Morning Lunch, Lunch, Afternoon lunch, Dinner or Recovery Dinner as it does not lend to efficient food intake.
"I enjoy quiet walks on the beach."
Really means: Walks on the beach warming up into an 8 mile run and then plunging myself in the ocean for a 2 miler. If you get in my way youre going to find out what mass start is and let me assure you that you don't want to find out.
"I find fulfillment in charitable work."
Really means: If I am not racing, I am volunteering and I expect you to be there along side me as I stand out in 90 degree weather for 8 hours handing out sports drink to cyclists going 20 mph. Just stick the ol' arm out there and hope it doesn't get taken off.
"I enjoy sharing quiet moments together."
Really means: It's taper time. Just back off because I am strategizing and in a pissy mood because I am worried about my "A" race and can't workout.
"I enjoy site seeing."
Really means: Lets grab a bike and get our HR's up to 90%. There's plenty of time to look around on the descent as trees and bushes whiz by you at 40 mph.
"I enjoy road trips and leisurely drives."
Really means: You have your choice of Wisconsin, Idaho, Florida, California, Arizona, and New York, but don't expect to do much site seeing. If I get enough support from you we might be able to include Hawaii in there.
"I have a sporty physique"
Really means I train 7 days a week and haven't missed a day since the Ford administration. My body fat percentage is lower than your mortgage rate
"I am an active person."
Really means: Aside from my 40 hour job, and the 8 mandatory hours of sleep a night. 10 hours a week are devoted to me during the off-season and 20 during race season leaving us 4 hours. 2 of which are spent inhaling food and you not talking to me, so lets make the best of the 2 hours we will spend together on average each day. If you are a licensed massage therapist or doctor this would make the most optimal use of our time together. Nutritionist is also acceptable, but I probably already know just as much as you.
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