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November 2, 2010
Sex Advice From Marathon Runners
Q: What has running taught you about sex? A: Be sure to stretch your hip flexors beforehand.
By Stephanie Emma Pfeffer
Charlie, 31
What's the best reason to date a marathon runner?
That’s easy: we’re hot, in great shape, and have stamina.
I'm totally turned on by the runners I see at the park near my house, but they’re gone so fast — what's the best way to pick one up?
Wait for a hot weekend, then set up a table with cups of water and pass them out. If a cute girl gave me water, I’d make a point of finishing my run near her so I could talk to her afterward.
Are there any stretches or exercises that improve both your running and your sex life?
Pretty much any yoga poses. I started going to yoga classes to improve my flexibility for running, but that's proven very useful in my sex life as well.
My boyfriend is a great lover until he comes, and then he can be super lazy. I don't want to interrupt his post-orgasmic bliss, but I need to get off too. Any tips from a marathon runner about making sure both parties reach the finish line?
One night, ask him to concentrate on not coming and letting you finish first. If that doesn’t work, call me.
Do marathon runners last longer?
Does a bear shit in the woods?
Is it okay to have sex after a long run without showering first?
Of course. After the New York Marathon in 2008 I went straight to a bar for some drinks and ended up taking a girl home.
A girl I'm crushing on wants to train together, but I think she may run faster than me. Any tips for not seeming slow and unmanly?
Don’t worry if she’s faster. It just means you can ask her for training advice, and we all know women love giving advice to men. If it really bothers you, though, train hard for two weeks on your own and see if she wants to go for a short run. By that time you should be able to keep up.
I think my girlfriend has an amazing body and whenever I see her naked, I want to compliment her, without sounding lame and horny. What’s a hot, yet appropriate, thing to say?
Women like to get compliments — even if they pretend to be embarrassed. Try saying something simple, along the lines of “I love your body,” or “You have an amazing body.”
I keep getting dumped or blown-off by guys I meet online. My self-esteem is taking a huge hit. Am I right to be bummed, or are online relationships more superficial by nature?
Don’t be bummed. It’s much easier to blow off someone online because there’s no human interaction. Try dumping some online guys yourself and see if that helps your confidence.
Going commando: sexy or gross?
Girls – sexy. Guys – gross.
Commentarium (9 Comments)
Out drinking and picking up women right after a marathon? When I ran Philly (which took me forever, I confess to being Super-Slow Guy) all I wanted was a pizza and a nap, kudos to you man.
That guys sound like a giant douchetard. Train for 2 weeks, then get caught up to the girl in you are crushing on? Right, cause women are so slow by nature :eyeroll:.
Douche #1 thinks he's so fast and that running two weeks will allow you to keep up? Maybe he shouldn't be giving advice since his time isn't even good enough to qualify for Boston as woman.
Well he pointed out "go for a short run"...in my mind implying that two weeks of good training, combined with the fact that the guy is already a runner, might be enough to keep up with her over a couple of miles. That's what I got out of it anyway.
I thought the guys were spot on in advice, especially re: going commando. Especially the first guy and talking about yoga. Of course that may be due to the fact that I'm a yoga instructor.:-)
But over-all, being fit is the way to go! makes everything better.
Little sidenote: runners are notorious for having flat butts & stiff lower backs from too tight hamstrings.
most useful
i love this one! Thanks nerve!
6wst2B Informative, but not convincing. Something is missing but what I can not understand. But I will say frankly: bright and benevolent thoughts...
z5v7SW However, the author created a cool thing!!!