Matchmaker Tip #1: “Put on your running shoes”

My dad made this suggestion knowing all too well my “running” as of late is a pale comparison to my glory days on the high school varsity track team. And it’s not like I haven’t gotten off my ass for love before: My friend Eliza* met her fiancé in a competitive soccer league among lots of sporty guys in their early 20s. Since it’s a solitary sport that tends to attract morning people (and a slightly older breed of man), I decided to give running a shot. In a search for Prospect Park running groups, I came upon the Brooklyn Road Runner’s Club, which meets almost every other day for group runs. Sure enough, on an early (and freezing) January Sunday morning, a pack of men and women decked out in leggings and sneaks came ready to take on the park. Unfortunately I came three minutes late and couldn’t catch up! So my sympathetic friend Nancy (not her real name) suggested I try a solitary sport of the warmer variety, like hot yoga. Sure enough, a few limber lads popped by the 100-degree Park Slope Bikram Yoga class I picked out on a chilly Saturday, but alas – the room was mostly packed with chicks (dudes, this is your cue!).

The verdict: Sure, I got the runaround. But I look fantastic from all the workouts!

More love: There are over 100 groups running groups in the city that hold weekly (or more) gatherings (even we don't list them all...try Google). If you’re a team player, try NYC Coed Soccer or Zog, both of which have brought together many an athletic single. Plus, it’s only around $150 per season. A call to Koko Lani, league director and founder of Tennis NYC, confirmed rumors I’d heard about the large number of racket-wielding singles ages 25-35, who meet up for weekly matches and social gatherings. But before you join, Lani stresses that you must love tennis. In addition to membership and equipment fees, you’ll pay up to $150 per hour to reserve a court.


Matchmaker Tip #2: “Try a singles cooking class” →