How do I kindly tell a new running partner that we can't run together anymore?

Question

Got a new running partner about 2 weeks ago, but he is such a lazy pr*t. He basically only ever goes running on the days that I go with him. Which means that whenever we meet up again, he's not gotten any training done inbetween, and so we can progress at a reasonable pace.

We're just not a good match, but how do I tell him this without hurting his feelings?

Answer 1

you gotta tell him how you feel, you can't make yourself suffer just because he is a lazy prick. Try to be as kind as possible but you need to be heard.

Answer 2

Tell him that he is not cutting it, and if he doesn't start running, and working out when you are not with him, then you will be looking for a new running mate. Give him motivation to run without you, and see what happens.

Answer 3

Maybe find a 20 minute loop that starts & finishes at the pub.

Do 20 mins together then let him have a beer while you do your 2nd loop, then meet him at the pub again & do the 3rd loop together.

But to be honest he doesn't sound that interested in running so I'm sure he won't be crying himself to sleep. I'd trade him in & run past his house with a younger, fitter model. Don't let him hold you back!

Answer 4

So you're dumping me is that it lol.

Answer 5

Tell him that or continue your workout after he's stopped. That way he can see the standard he has to reach if he wants to train with you.

Answer 6

if your anywhere near Fulham in SW London - I'll run with you

just started recently.

Answer 7

Well, today after your 20 minutes you could have said "Ill run back and then Ill carry on with the rest of my session" - then do another 20 mins run.

Apart from that, just go out by yourself to get the sessions you want and tell him that you arewanting more of a challenging sessions.

If he is a new partner then you have to know each others running style and if they dont match there is no hard feelings really. You can aways still meet up for a beer after a run so it isnt like "I dont like you" type of thing, just cant run together

Answer 8

CHOP HIS LEGS OFF AT HIS KNEES AND THEN HE CANT RUN.. SIMPLE

Answer 9

jus say runnin is borin n u wanna do sumfing else den go runin wid out im xx

Answer 10

What you've just said. Be honest

Answer 11

Just tell him the truth.

If he wants to continue running with you, he'll know what to do.

If not get a new running partner.

Good luck.