26m no experience with women and never had female friends but i have been trying to go out and talk to women.

Recently i joined a run club and people talk after marathon.

I was nervous and looking to approach women who were alone but couldnt find any as most were in group.

I finally approached 2 women and it was an awkward conversation.

I asked if they come here regularly, how many km they did and marathon was tough, basically asked a few question regarding marathon nothing else. At last there was an awkward pause for 4 seconds and i parted ways.

My heartbeat was racing while i was talking.

How can i improve?