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Re: Women's new running Fashion

Tamalina — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:20:00 GMT

I haven't read through all the responses, but am curious what all is said in FOUR pages of discussion about running skirts - but had to add my 2 cents. I thought they looked like a fashion overkill statement myself when I first saw them. The look started to grow on me and I began thinking "well, they are kinda cute" - I know a few ladies that run in them and love them for the comfort factor primarily. So, I gave it a whirl and bought a Triks skirt recently. I must say it is by far the most comfortable thing I've run in. hands down! The waist band is comfortable and stays put, no bunching or riding up of the shorts. I love my running skirt!

eta: slowasmolassesinwinter: That's the one I bought, the marathon girl. I didn't experience some of the problems with the built in shorts that you did, but everyone is built different. I am about a size 8, so the medium is what I got as well. The only complaint I had was the bike shorts do ride up slightly when I first start running, but once my skin temp warms up or gets a bit sweaty, then I just tug them back down and they stay put. Overall, I really like my marathon girl and am glad I bought it. As money permits, I might get the "runningskirts" brand so I have two different ones to compare.

eta again: I just double checked and mine is the "gymgirl" I believe. It has the built-in compression shorts - not the built-in spanky's.

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Re: Women's new running Fashion

Athletictrainer22 — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:28:00 GMT

I really like the idea of the running skirt. I have to wear spandex shorts to prevent the chafing when I run but then I have to cover them since I never feel right in just spandex. The shorts I put over the top always ride up. So the running skirt with the bike shorts underneath made perfect sense. Bike shorts to prevent chaffing and the skirt to hide it. And like someone else said it does make you look slimmer. Some of us need that optical illusion! !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|border=0!

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Re: Women's new running Fashion

ASL — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 00:39:00 GMT

They seem popular among the trail/ultra runners from Texas who hang out at the Runner'sworld forums.

Heres a link to a discussion: http://forums.runnersworld.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2467278[/URL" target="_blank">

Here's a photo of "Leadfoot" from RWforums. The skirt looks decent to me, not out of place looking or too racy (better than the spankies that most elite women runners wear in races).

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And comfortable enought to run at least part of a 100 miler in:

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Re: Women's new running Fashion

L McKellar — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 13:35:00 GMT

Hi there,

With all this talk about shorts vs. skirts, I have a question.

What do you typically run in? I find that running shorts tend to ride up between my legs due to my fit - yet full - thighs. Does this happen to anyone else? Should I buy a larger size to provide more "wiggle room" or will this just make it worse due to too much fabric.

Thanks!

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Re: Women's new running Fashion

Stone Soup — Sat, 09 Apr 2005 20:58:00 GMT

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Originally posted by jviola:

Who cares about feeling girlie-girl when running???

I'm a very neat & clean person, but have spit & wiped my nose on my shirt in the middle of a run. Last week, I swallowed a bug & spit it out! Can't do any of the above in a skirt.

I'm with you on this one. I'm typically very clothes/makeup/hair conscious, but when I run outside/at the gym I could, seriously, care less. I'm also amazed by the whole thong-while-exercising phenomenon. That seems SO uncomfortable to me. I'm can't believe guys may notice me when I run at all - I look terrible!

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Re: Women's new running Fashion

lakings — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 05:53:00 GMT

I do run in a skirt, lip stain/gloss, and waterproof mascara. The New Balance running skirts are very light, don't bunch up or chafe. It almost feels like you're wearing nothing. I like them, they look much better on me (5'2, 120lbs) than the running shorts which are usually too long. No, they don't hold gels, chapstick or anything else, but on runs of less than 10 - who cares - I'm cool and comfortable. When I want to feel like a running pack mule I slip on the hydration belt loaded w/gels, gatorade, chapstick, sunblock...

Re: Women's new running Fashion

trailrnrHeather — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:55:00 GMT

all the running skirts have shorts under them.... I think the skorts of old are a skirt in front and shorts in back, right? I have always wondered.

Anyways, glad you like your skirt Silver!!!

Re: Women's new running Fashion

Silver098 — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 07:15:00 GMT

I got a running skirt(well skort since it has shorts under it) a couple days ago. I like it, it's fun to run in.

Re: Women's new running Fashion

trailrnrHeather — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:45:00 GMT

exactly!!!
you never know where life will take you, and it is soo nice to be prepared for anything... even in sweaty workout clothes.

(for the record, this is NOT girlie girl. I'd argue the true girlie-girl wouldn't be caught dead at dinner in workout clothes - be it shorts or a cute skirt.)

just my $.02 worth

Re: Women's new running Fashion

GreenEggsAndHam — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:34:00 GMT

I like the running skirts. It didn't work for me for running, but some people have said it helps chafing because of tight shorts underneath --- but I love it for working out in so I can not feel weird if I work out and my SO steals me before I get home for lunch/dinner together. They're cute.