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My cropped leggings are getting slightly too warm for me now so I'm thinking about shorts. However, I'm not a stick-legged athlete and don't want to suffer from chaifage due to my legs rubbing together.
Simple/stupid question, but what should I be looking for in a pair of running shorts? Do I go for the flimsy baggy ones (don't know the proper name) or the cycling short types? I just want them to be comfortable, cool and prevent my legs rubbing together.
Ta 
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Hi LK. how is your running going?
Re the shorts I must try and convert you to a running skirt - I gave mine a trial run (haha) on Sunday and I love it! It has cycling shorts underneath and then a skirt on top and is the most comfortable thing I have ever worn AND more flattering than just shorts into the bargain.
http://www.running4womenstore.com/hill-aspiration-powerlite-skort-ss09-p-156.html
I thought I might feel like a bit of an idiot running in a skirt but I didn't!
Haven't tried a skirt/skort but have cycling type shorts and I find them very comfortable. My thinking was flappy fabric on baggy shorts would be more liable to chafe or ride up.
I'm not a twiglet (more like a cheese puff) but I really don't care what I look like running as long as I'm comfortable (I'd like to say I'm so fast people hardly see me, but that would be a big fat lie
).
Hi Fleet Girl just looked at the skirt link and it does look kind of fun but isn't the extra fabric of skirt and shorts even hotter?
Hmm, well I don't think it did make it hotter to be honest k. I ran on Sunday morning and even at 8.30am it was really warm outside. I am used to running in 3/4 length tights and so feeling the wind on my legs for once was bliss. The skirt is quite light and so felt really nice. I have never run in cycling shorts alone so can't really compare though.
bs - they have them at Amazon too for £21.99 (not sure what the delivery amount is) and they seem to have "indigo" as well as black. Looks much the same as black on the pictures though!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ronhill-Aspiration-Powerlite-Womens-Running/dp/B001VD69QY
Have fun k. I'm going to go out tonight around 6.30pm but I am guessing it will still be really hot then.
I use lycra shorts on their own (and I'm not skinny either) - nice and cool and comfortable, no chafing.
I've never tried the loose sort, though, so can't offer a comparison.
I don't really care what I look like when I run - practicality and comfort is the important thing.
White van men will indeed make their comments whatever you wear.
As BS points out, you're going to end up red-faced and sweaty-haired in a short time, so how you look to start with is largely immaterial!
Wear what is comfortable and practical. In the summer, for me, that means shorts and cropped tops, and letting the air get to my skin so that the sweat can evaporate.
like the one who leant out of his van and shouted at my missus
"nice tits love"
she said she couldn't stop smiling for a long while........
Yo FB - bet you haven't said anything like that to your missus since your courtship days!! The compliments we women like from total strangers. I would just like someone to say 'nice arse', but dream on.
Ordered the skort (and some other stuff at same time, thank the lord for visa), so will be running across Humber Bridge in it week on Sunday I hope.
I'm Glad this thread came up. I have also been looking for some shorts on the web.
In my opinion I think the Lycra are better but I can't give an honest comparison as I have never tried the loose shorts.
Hiya. Running's going well cheers. It's my first 10k on Sunday... eek
How are you doing?
That skort looks extremely comfortable. I'm not a fan of complicated waistbands because they're uncomfortable and can rub, but that looks really simple. I also like the fact that they're cycling shorts (which I think would be best to run in), but the skirt hides it a bit. The pocket is a bonus too. Don't think many of the baggy shorts come with those. Might order one and see how I go. Cheers
Oh Good luck for Sunday, which one you doing? I did my first 10k on 10th May in Lymington and I did it in 1:11 - slow I know but hey I made it round which is the main thing. What time are you hoping to get?
I have a few more races booked in now - the Windsor 8k in September (girls only!) and then the Great South Run in October (10 miles -gulp). I am just toying with the idea of the Thames 10k in July but because it is the first one there are no previous results for me to make sure I won't be surrounded by professionals!
Definitely order the skirt, you can blame me if you don't like it. I ordered a size 12. Realistically I am more of a 10 these days (thanks running!) but I am 5'9" so often need a 12 due to length. It is loose but still fits. I prefer things to come up slightly bigger than too tight.
Hey, I'm 5'9" too and really struggle with lengths. It's the reason I run in cropped leggings instead of full ones. I've given up trying to find them long enough! I've ordered a size 14. I'm a 12, but I much prefer things to be too loose than too tight. Comfort in paramount in this game!
Anyway, I'm hoping for sub-60 on Sunday (it's the Swithland 10k - local to me). I know I'm capable and have done it in training runs, I just need to be careful to pace myself from the start and not get carried away. I've joined the local running club and they're loaning me a team vest to run in, which is actually quite exciting!! After that I have my 10k Race for Life in July and then I've gone and entered the Leicester Half Marathon in October... ARGH!!! Need to get my ass in gear for that one.
I think a 10k in July would be perfect for you because it's a while until your next one - go for it and don't worry about who else is racing. Just try to beat your own time
Hermitage Harriers (Whitwick) as they're my nearest and they also meet at my gym. I've not done Swithland before - this is my first 10k race, but some of the people from the club have and they have reassured me about the hills. I thought about the Notts HM, but plumped for Leics because it's more local.
Skort arrived today. Having a rest tonight, but I'll try it out tomorrow. Feels comfortable enough
I forgot to mention Hermitage! have you done the Hermitage 10K? I did it last year, it's brutal, I think the first 6k is all uphill. I feel that Swithland will be wet, the weather looks unsettled. Why not do Notts HM and Leics? use Notts as training!
Anyway, goodluck, what sort of time are you expecting?
I've not done the Hermitage 10k as I only started running in March this year, but I've been thinking about it. I think I might just volunteer to marshall this year and see how it looks. I mapped out the route the other night and yes, 5km of uphill at the start. Looks like a killer. Might give it a go on my own once this 10k is out of the way. I'll be thrilled with anything less than 1hr. Whatever I get will be a PB though, so I'm happy to go with the flow. I'm #245. Give me a kick up the arse if you spot me flagging at the back
Went out in my new skort this morning and although it feels pretty comfy, the cycling shorts kept riding up my thighs... which I could then hear slapping together as I ran.. nice!!
It wasn't such a problem (more annoying than anything) because it was cold this morning, but it's going to be awful in the heat and is exactly what I was trying to avoid. Think I should have gone for the 12 instead as they would have clung to my thighs tighter and ridden up less. Oh well. I'll just have to make sure I put vaseline on the inside of my thighs to stop them getting sore.
Oops sorry you are not keen on them LK! I don't find they ride up but then they're pretty short to start with aren't they.
Maybe you can flog them on the bay of e or on here if you aren't keen!
Hi, I too have short issues, baggy ones ride up and rub but am not brave enough to wear lycra shorts so used to combine them, but now I have found these
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/Products/FT/PID-Salomon+XA+Series+III+Twinskin+Shorts-470037.aspx?ColCode=47003703
they combine the 2 principles and are fabulous (only afford one pair for now). Like the skorts though. have a good weekend
ph0enix I'm doing a bit of wearing two pairs of shorts at the moment too! I'm getting over a groin injury (in fact am expecting all clear from physio tonight - at last) so have got a sexy pair of compression shorts to avoid re-injury. Thing is they're even tighter than normal Lycra shorts so I've taken to putting on a pair of baggy shorts on top just for a bit of modesty.
I may give it another month or two just to be really sure I'm fixed then go back to my usual lycra shorts. They probably won't fit though due to all the exercise I haven't been doing for three months due to my injury