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coolcin Amateur
coolcin
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Sep 26, 2009 7:21 PM

Running Naked

What do you think? Good idea or bad?

  • rocdoc50 Legend
    rocdoc50
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    1. Sep 26, 2009 7:53 PM (in response to coolcin)
    Re: Running Naked

    This can be a dicy subject.  In my area they annally have a 'Dare to Bare ' race which seems to be well attended (I have never done it).  It all comes down to what you feel comfortable with.  If you have no problems with the concept, go ahead and enjoy it.

  • dwm082 Community Moderator
    dwm082
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    2. Sep 27, 2009 8:29 AM (in response to rocdoc50)
    Re: Running Naked

     

    Careful to get enough, uh, support. Some parts don't like being strained. Don't ask me how I know.

     

     

    Don

     

     




    2012 Race Schedule

    Providence Marathon (4:48:55)

    Buffalo Half-Marathon (2:03:16)

    Chicago Marathon (October 7)

  • rocdoc50 Legend
    rocdoc50
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    3. Sep 27, 2009 9:38 AM (in response to dwm082)
    Re: Running Naked

    dwm082, VERY well put.  Also you have to be ok with the thought that your (naked) image has the potential to be on the net.  The technology is so good today that the world can see you by the time the race is over.

  • JoeInTX Legend
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    4. Sep 28, 2009 8:28 AM (in response to coolcin)
    Re: Running Naked

     

    As someone else pointed out, there are races where all people wear are running shoes!   As long as its legal, go for it!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • bellsway Legend
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    5. Sep 28, 2009 8:55 AM (in response to coolcin)
    Re: Running Naked

    Don't think you're asking about your everyday training.  That could

    earn you a stay in the local jail and a place on the national sex

    offenders list.     If it is a naked race and you want to run it.  Go ahead and have some fun.  Bart Yasso describes his nude marathon in his book.   It is hilarious.   Good luck and don't forget sunscreen!




    Plan your run and then run your plan.

  • cyndi t Legend
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    6. Sep 28, 2009 1:29 PM (in response to coolcin)
    Re: Running Naked

    I totally don't consider myself a prude but the first thought I get is "why?".  I barely want to see things when they are still, I certainly don't want to see them swinging....:^0




    TRUST THE TRAINING!

  • CLS89 Legend
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    7. Sep 28, 2009 1:37 PM (in response to cyndi t)
    Re: Running Naked

     

    Haha couldn't agree more Cyndi!!

     

     

    I think this would be painful! There is a reason sports bras were invented!

     

     




    ~Cristina~ (@mission262)

    Currently training for:

    Electric City Gobbler 5k 11/25/20

    Kiawah Island Half-Marathon 12/11/10

    Shamrock Marathon 3/20/11



  • Benperez Amateur
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    8. Oct 1, 2009 3:24 PM (in response to coolcin)
    Re: Running Naked
    It will probably make you faster without the clothes weighing you down..haha
  • henrycalhoun51 Amateur
    henrycalhoun51
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    9. Oct 1, 2009 3:37 PM (in response to Benperez)
    Re: Running Naked

    Pointless and painful, LOL...

     

    Why ask...

  • coolcin Amateur
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    10. Oct 1, 2009 6:14 PM (in response to henrycalhoun51)
    Re: Running Naked
    What about feeling free..one with nature.. I think it would be best on a trail run!!!
  • Neal E Pro
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    11. Oct 1, 2009 7:26 PM (in response to coolcin)
    Re: Running Naked
    I'm a racewalker, I wouldn't mind trying it if I could wear a jockstrap. If not I could see where it could be painful. And what happens to large chested women?



    - I keep company with fast women-Neal

  • coolcin Amateur
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    12. Oct 2, 2009 6:24 PM (in response to coolcin)
    Re: Running Naked

    There are reports of a woman (50's they think) who's running naked through a small rural town near me at night. It has everyone talking...

     

    It just got me thinking!!!!

  • Neal E Pro
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    13. Oct 3, 2009 3:34 AM (in response to coolcin)
    Re: Running Naked
    Cindy, sounds like you'd like to try it. Go for it girl, just be careful and safe. Send Pics- LOL



    - I keep company with fast women-Neal

  • laloufton Expert
    laloufton
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    14. Oct 6, 2009 5:18 AM (in response to coolcin)
    Re: Running Naked
    LOL I love the question! In an official and legal race i totally would. Though i am not sure to many people would actually want to see me do it.
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