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Step 1
Know what you’re looking for. Think in terms of a personal ad: "Weekend warrior seeks mountain biking partner for moderately fast rides on Saturday mornings. Not looking for a boyfriend."
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Step 2
Visit a local specialty store and look for postings on their bulletin boards or website forums. Ask about group workouts or organized training groups.
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Step 3
Join a gym. Often you will meet one or two people who share your interests. If not, ask around.
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Step 4
Hire a personal trainer. In addition to her fitness expertise, a trainer may have other clients looking for workout buddies.
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Step 5
Visit an online matching site. There are several sites that help athletes find exercise partners.
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Step 6
Once you find a good partner, keep him. Be a positive influence. Be timely. Discuss expectations early on (running speeds, distances, off-limits conversation topics).
Comments
nicolasrao said
on 8/8/2008 I need a fitness master, someone who will take the whip to me! Loved the article and will look out for a genuine friend.
missforty said
on 8/5/2008 Great tips!
taskeinc said
on 8/4/2008 Nice article, maybe I can find me a workout partner..
missnice104 said
on 8/4/2008 Loved it. I'm a fitness nut, and I have a few walking partners. It really helps. Plus, I teach step class, aerobics and yoga. I loved this article.
Sadie59 said
on 8/4/2008 Great article. You must be meticulous? This being the only one of your articles I have read, was/is one of the few where errors haven't jumped out at me. I don't purposely look for them, mind you. It just happens. For whatever this is worth, I also thought it was well written. Just what you wanted/needed/asked for.... a critic, right. My apologies if I shouldn't have posted this. I wanted to email you instead but when I clicked on email, the little window asked for your email address. Sorry if I've created any problems here. Didn't mean to.