tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29407697.post4480623423737996851..comments2023-10-07T06:00:25.016-05:00Comments on ...my magic bean...: The Running SkirtMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575577872803103610noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29407697.post-66300011922555183222012-02-26T16:48:03.007-05:002012-02-26T16:48:03.007-05:00My other friend that runs (see? it is a specializa...My other friend that runs (see? it is a specialization in my friend taxonomy) just had a running skirt incident: http://trytrytri.tumblr.com/post/18185777731/skirting-the-issue and it made me think of you.TheKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02250160877892923672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29407697.post-65482991524298957352011-06-30T16:53:06.875-05:002011-06-30T16:53:06.875-05:00I think I feel very similar to you. Wearing a runn...I think I feel very similar to you. Wearing a running skirt would be like dressing up for the run. I'm a fairly new runner and it isn't pretty when I'm out there. After about five minutes, my face is beet red and I'm already sweaty. I actually even hate it if I find, after dressed, that my shirt matches my shoes! It's just not right! But kudo's to those ladies that wear them and enjoy them. Whatever gets you out running...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29407697.post-41665771665849051532011-06-28T06:09:18.752-05:002011-06-28T06:09:18.752-05:00I've never liked the idea of running skirts, a...I've never liked the idea of running skirts, and I think you pretty much hit on why!! I don't mean to be judgmental, but to be honest, the first thought that pops into my head when I see a woman working out in a skirt is that she's not taking the workout very seriously. (I know this is not necessarily true, just how my brain connects things!) I think it's the weird combination of sweating/grunting/mucus/all things unfeminine with the cute little skirt. Messes with my mind. Plus it doesn't look comfy or conducive to running to have extra fabric flapping.<br /><br />And btw, when I ran the thanksgiving 10k here in 'nati, I saw runners in full-on makeup - mascara, blush, and etc. AND it was drizzling! I don't know what they looked like by the time they got to the finish line, but I bet it was disastrous!RunKateRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05494574198442410277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29407697.post-71103033792805520142011-06-27T10:34:36.804-05:002011-06-27T10:34:36.804-05:00I'm skirt ambivalent. I have one that doesn...I'm skirt ambivalent. I have one that doesn't fit well enough to wear on its own, but over my swim bottoms (bike style shorts) it's perfect. It does make me look cute, but I don't necessarily care about looking cute on a run. I guess the cute-factor is a bonus but not a requirement. I'm comfort first, style second. I don't care one way or the other if people wear skirts or don't. It really has no bearing on how I run my race. <br /><br />The advantage I see is what the article was hinting at. If more people feel comfortable (or cute or sexy or whatever) and that causes them get out and run, then AWESOME. More runners=more awesomeness. And for some folks it IS all about looking cute at first, or at least not feeling self-conscious. If they're confident in what they're wearing then they're more likely to get out and try something new. You know? <br /><br />I guess I see skirts as just another type of gear that works for some and doesn't work for others. Just like I can't wear the loose-style running shorts, but I'm totally comfortable in the tight compression shorts that others wouldn't be caught dead in. Whatever floats your boat, baby!Mom in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339073179473512882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29407697.post-19362027878245515082011-06-25T20:21:39.074-05:002011-06-25T20:21:39.074-05:00LOL. I feel the same way as you. I just don't ...LOL. I feel the same way as you. I just don't see the point in wearing a skirt running. . . but I don't really wear "short" skirts normally so that may play into :)Ms Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424148534540046745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29407697.post-34955161834899853602011-06-25T20:05:26.531-05:002011-06-25T20:05:26.531-05:00OH, speaking of makeup at races, I saw Ginette Bed...OH, speaking of makeup at races, I saw Ginette Bedard at the race I ran this morning! Full on, cakey looking makeup every time, even while she's breaking those 80 y.o. age group records.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969431781356159701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29407697.post-18985813093663385032011-06-25T13:34:25.120-05:002011-06-25T13:34:25.120-05:00I like the idea of a running skirt but I am pretty...I like the idea of a running skirt but I am pretty sure I have the type of body type which doesn't look the best in a short skirt - running or otherwise. I think they look cute on other people though.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07837365934327735115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29407697.post-91206775017670013362011-06-25T10:05:41.385-05:002011-06-25T10:05:41.385-05:00In school we had awful short dress things that wer...In school we had awful short dress things that were about the length of running skirts. Having been forced to wear those for games 3 times a week for 5 years, never again. LOL .Old She dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13154001132679090442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29407697.post-23219189242859614312011-06-24T19:57:54.762-05:002011-06-24T19:57:54.762-05:00I'm not a fan, based on my experience with the...I'm not a fan, based on my experience with the one Nike skirt I own. The compression shorts underneath ride up so I can't wear it for more than 4 miles, first of all, but I guess that issue is exclusive to me. Secondly, I have giant thighs. I feel like it emphasizes that. Also, I'm paranoid that my bum is sticking out, just like that unfortunate soul at your race. So I haven't bought another one. Do you technically probably see more in tights / compression shorts? Yeah. Do I feel better in them anyway? Yes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969431781356159701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29407697.post-76729161188611518902011-06-24T13:32:11.669-05:002011-06-24T13:32:11.669-05:00I actually have a blog post all written about this...I actually have a blog post all written about this topic for Monday (or maybe Tuesday). As you know, I wear running skirts exclusively. I think I've figured out the difference: I wear skirts about 99% of the time. I don't feel cute in a skirt. I find them more practical (for me) for daily life, so that comfort carries over.<br /><br />I'm not going to be able to change anyone's mind, and in theory I *should* be anti-skirt (I freaking HATE the idea of vanity while running - wearing makeup? you people SICKEN me). But to me, skirts are more comfortable, full stop. The ones that I have that are patterned, I bought because they were on sale for cheap.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550150499568693170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29407697.post-64678593132121530112011-06-24T11:06:02.038-05:002011-06-24T11:06:02.038-05:00I have no complaints seeing women wearing them on ...I have no complaints seeing women wearing them on the trails ;)<br /><br />Personally, it does throw me for a loop when women will race a tri in them.... swim and BIKE. Just looks wrong.<br /><br />A lot of women swear by them.<br /><br />Just don't go getting all dolled up and lipstick to run haha. That is a bit much ;)Matty Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447270565189789394noreply@blogger.com