A couple of pairs of Nike baggies - never had any problems with those. Still, yesterday I got myself a pair of proper running type shorts so I could at least look like a real runner on occasions
Lycra, lycra, lycra. Back in the pre-lycra days (this tells you I'm at least old enough to not care if people laugh at my lycra shorts!!) there was no adequate preventative measure for thigh-chafing on a long run.
I bought a pair of lycra cycling shorts and they were so good (for cycling - I don't run with a padded backside!) that I immediately bought a couple of pairs of lycra running shorts and have never suffered theh dreaded chafing since.
Lycra is tops. Dave, there's nothing to be embarrassed about us fellas wearing it. It ain't a girlie-only thing you know. And my legs look great in full-length tights too!! And I have the photos to prove it!! Go on, try it. You won't regret it - promise!
I really like my lycra shorts, but only have one pair.
I usually wear some baggy Odlo shorts which have a key pocket on the front and 3 netted pockets at the back. Very useful for us asthmatics and gel carriers.
Some nike box cut football shorts. I think I'm going to invest in some shorter running shorts though.
It's good to see more guys in lycra - I'd like to wear them but don't have the courage just yet. Maybe when it becomes a bit more of a norm I might do it. I finally plucked up the courage to wear lycra on the bike & it was an amazing improvent once I got out of the habit of checking I was wearing shorts
just a naging feeling that most people outside the runnign community think lycra is for girls.
I don't think I'm fast enough for lycra yet. On teh bike though it was a lot more comfortable & kept be cool - thing is, with the feel of the wind I had to keep checking hat I had something on
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I wear baggies for my training runs to avoid the ridicule from my nearest and dearest, but 'proper' running shorts for races.
I wear general shorts and lycra ones but given im so small they always come way down.
Forget what you look like go for what feels the best and proper shorts are the way to go.
I wear the adidas response baggy running shorts, not too baggy and not too short..
and proper shorts for races (you have to look like you know what you're doing!)
who wears short shorts?..
I wear short shorts!..
and I had 2 pairs which look more like footy shorts longer and more comfortable
Winter I wear lycra tights
My legs are far too pale for short shorts.
I do have a pair of the really short racing ones but rarely wear them as always a bit concerned that I might be showing more than intended!
Couple of them are Nikes, one pair of Adidas Response and also some Hind shorts.
No lycra for me except for grey leggings in the winter. Even they look a bit ridiculous on skinny legs - black is out the question!
If you wore short shorts your legs wouldn't be pale!
Back in the pre-lycra days (this tells you I'm at least old enough to not care if people laugh at my lycra shorts!!) there was no adequate preventative measure for thigh-chafing on a long run.
I bought a pair of lycra cycling shorts and they were so good (for cycling - I don't run with a padded backside!) that I immediately bought a couple of pairs of lycra running shorts and have never suffered theh dreaded chafing since.
My fave shorts of that era were split to the waist and had a mesh inner.
I usually wear some baggy Odlo shorts which have a key pocket on the front and 3 netted pockets at the back. Very useful for us asthmatics and gel carriers.
It's good to see more guys in lycra - I'd like to wear them but don't have the courage just yet. Maybe when it becomes a bit more of a norm I might do it. I finally plucked up the courage to wear lycra on the bike & it was an amazing improvent once I got out of the habit of checking I was wearing shorts
sorry - I don't get this courage or embarrasment thing at all.........
luv
FB - normal sized knob, lycra shorts, 3/4 tights, full tights, rubber butt plug etc....more lycra than you can shake a shitty stick at..........
I don't think I'm fast enough for lycra yet. On teh bike though it was a lot more comfortable & kept be cool - thing is, with the feel of the wind I had to keep checking hat I had something on