Is there a secret sign?!

I have noticed quite a few people running a similar route to mine who might be C25k'ers as you start recognising the stop start patterns! So I was thinking - is there some sort of secret sign one can give - you know, an encouraging 'we are in it together' sort of sign. Or is that totally mad? 😂

[over61andstilltrying Graduate]

Mad and great I think! Any ideas?

[seaspaniel Graduate]

Whats sign language for c25k. Might be an issue with the 2 though.

[Rignold]

Must... not... give... spurious... information...

[sallenson Graduate]

Maybe wear an apron and/or roll up a trouser leg? Or was that already taken by someone?

[Hidden]

I don't do sign language but if anyone spots a red faced, middle aged woman trundling slowly along and she smiles and jumps two steps forward, spins round 3 times and sings 'I did it my way' - then it's me

giving you the secret sign

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

A big sign on your t shirt...

[Laurarees]

Good shout. We should start something 👍🏼

[Hidden]

I think that's a great idea!

[misswobble Graduate]

I bought a metal C25k badge off here. They did tee shirts too

[Gran4z Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Really? Must look for that. I often look at other runners and wonder?

[oldwheezer69 Graduate]

There are C25K t-shirts which say 'graduate' on them but apparently you can request for the word 'graduate' to be taken off when you order so it's just the logo.

[Lilipolpo Graduate]

How about look the other jogger in the eye, lick your lips and smile?

Might improve some paces

[jma78b Graduate in reply to Lilipolpo]

I just nod and smile. Especially if I can see they don't look like a runner. I always think "go you".

[Hidden in reply to Lilipolpo]

😂

[dayhayward in reply to Lilipolpo]

😂👏👏👏👏

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Nod and smile wins for me. Or a brief raise of the nearest hand.

[RobW73 Graduate]

I have been wondering that myself for weeks.

My suggestion would be using the nearest hand to show (palm facing) 2 fingers, then 5. If shown to someone coming towards you you will end up offering a hand for a high-5 (sickeningly American, I know, but some like doing that).

Just don't try dropping your trousers to show how your legs are developing...

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to RobW73]

No fun.

[Nigel6731]

I've noticed this too. I just smirk at them and give them a little wink - it seems to encourage them too as they immediately up their pace.