Running has become increasingly popular since the pandemic, with many single people taking up the sport. As a result, running apps and clubs are increasingly popular for developing romantic relationships.

Thanks to running, many encounters turn into romantic relationships, and these encounters are facilitated by specialist applications such as Strava.

A veritable social network for running enthusiasts, you can share photos, send comments and, more recently, chat directly with the person of your choice. In fact, some people use the app to meet people and potentially flirt.

"My aim was to stay single because I wanted to concentrate on the sports world," says Coralie, a keen runner who has since become engaged to another running enthusiast. "His mum was my school teacher, but we lost touch. We finally met up again at the running club! "

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Sujet TV: Claire Eckersley

Web adaptation: Raphaël Dubois

Published on 18 March 2025 at 16:29