Running shirtless...?

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  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    I've been running without a shirt the last week or so since it's getting a lot hotter outside. My wife, however, is mortified that I'm out sweating it up bear-chested.

    Are you bear-chested, like super hairy, and now everyone can see that? Or bare-chested, like a nice, smooth physique? If it's the latter, run without a shirt. If its the former, get some waxing/lasering/shaving done, then run without a shirt.

    Wow. Way to body shame. I'm hairy, hopefully you're offended by my body.

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  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    Men never wear shirts to run where I live. Except this one guy who wears a button-down linen shirt over his banana hammock. I'd rather he go shirtless and wear shorts, personally.

    I run in a bikini top and shorts.

    There's a guy I've seen at one of the parks here a couple times who run -- RUNS! -- in a button-down shirt, jeans and a belt.

    Is he Amish?
    Is it Mose Schrute?
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    I've been running without a shirt the last week or so since it's getting a lot hotter outside. My wife, however, is mortified that I'm out sweating it up bear-chested.

    Are you bear-chested, like super hairy, and now everyone can see that? Or bare-chested, like a nice, smooth physique? If it's the latter, run without a shirt. If its the former, get some waxing/lasering/shaving done, then run without a shirt.

    Wow. Way to body shame. I'm hairy, hopefully you're offended by my body.

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    Seeeexxxxyyyyyyy
  • strawberrytoast
    strawberrytoast Posts: 711 Member
    If it keeps you cooler, do it!
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    I've been running without a shirt the last week or so since it's getting a lot hotter outside. My wife, however, is mortified that I'm out sweating it up bear-chested.

    Are you bear-chested, like super hairy, and now everyone can see that? Or bare-chested, like a nice, smooth physique? If it's the latter, run without a shirt. If its the former, get some waxing/lasering/shaving done, then run without a shirt.

    Wow. Way to body shame. I'm hairy, hopefully you're offended by my body.

    7584267_4688_thumb.jpg

    Seeeexxxxyyyyyyy

    :blushing:
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    Tried it. HOA does not approve.

    Wow, they can enforce something like that? Crazy.
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    Fat or skinny, hairy or bare, sweats buckets or barely sweats, pale or dark. Go for it. Everyone around you that decides to be offended can go suck an egg.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    Didn't we already do this thread the other day? Was it a girl that time?

    Anywho, to me I don't care who runs shirtless and who doesn't. Think about it. You're running, you'll probably whiz by so fast it won't even register on my radar as I'm driving trying not to crash or run over anyone. If someone were walking and thus assaulted with your nakedousity and forced to look at it longer and tempted to punch you for it...you're already running! You have a big ole huge head start. Run in bikini's run in thongs I don't give a- ish just run forrest run!

    *sniff, sniff, do I smell excuses to stay on the couch in these threads?*
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    If you're single, I don't mind you showing off your shirtless body. If you're married, please don't.

    In to see how much snake handling goes on at your church. . . :laugh:
    In to see how much snake handling goes on in your profile pic. . . :laugh:
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
    Are you bear-chested, like super hairy, and now everyone can see that? Or bare-chested, like a nice, smooth physique? If it's the latter, run without a shirt. If its the former, get some waxing/lasering/shaving done, then run without a shirt.

    I used to shave in my 20's when I was rollerblading heavily... based on comments from my wife if I were to start that again we would have a "discussion". I'm choosing the path of least resistance on this one. :wink:

    And no, I'm not super-hairy. People don't mistake me for sasquatch running in Saucony's.

    as long as you're not sasquatch then consider yourself lucky to be able to run without a shirt. i'm not brave enough to run in just a sports bra but at my race last saturday i was SO tempted to do it because it was SO FLIPP'N HOT! the top of my tank got so stretched out from sweat (and dumping water on my head) it barely stayed on my shoulders.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Are you bear-chested, like super hairy, and now everyone can see that? Or bare-chested, like a nice, smooth physique? If it's the latter, run without a shirt. If its the former, get some waxing/lasering/shaving done, then run without a shirt.

    I used to shave in my 20's when I was rollerblading heavily... based on comments from my wife if I were to start that again we would have a "discussion". I'm choosing the path of least resistance on this one. :wink:

    And no, I'm not super-hairy. People don't mistake me for sasquatch running in Saucony's.

    as long as you're not sasquatch then consider yourself lucky to be able to run without a shirt. i'm not brave enough to run in just a sports bra but at my race last saturday i was SO tempted to do it because it was SO FLIPP'N HOT! the top of my tank got so stretched out from sweat (and dumping water on my head) it barely stayed on my shoulders.

    Why can't Sasquatch run shirtless?
  • Legs_McGee
    Legs_McGee Posts: 845 Member
    I see guys running shirtless all the time and never think twice about. Same thing with women in sports bras. I've run in just a sports bra when it's been hot enough. Wear - or don't wear - what you're comfortable in.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    Are you bear-chested, like super hairy, and now everyone can see that? Or bare-chested, like a nice, smooth physique? If it's the latter, run without a shirt. If its the former, get some waxing/lasering/shaving done, then run without a shirt.

    I used to shave in my 20's when I was rollerblading heavily... based on comments from my wife if I were to start that again we would have a "discussion". I'm choosing the path of least resistance on this one. :wink:

    And no, I'm not super-hairy. People don't mistake me for sasquatch running in Saucony's.

    as long as you're not sasquatch then consider yourself lucky to be able to run without a shirt. i'm not brave enough to run in just a sports bra but at my race last saturday i was SO tempted to do it because it was SO FLIPP'N HOT! the top of my tank got so stretched out from sweat (and dumping water on my head) it barely stayed on my shoulders.

    Why can't Sasquatch run shirtless?

    I'm pretty sure Sasquatch wears a Speedo where I am
  • I got to the point where I was like "**** it." and went shirtless. It helped me become more comfortable with my body.
  • Men never wear shirts to run where I live. Except this one guy who wears a button-down linen shirt over his banana hammock. I'd rather he go shirtless and wear shorts, personally.

    I run in a bikini top and shorts.

    There's a guy I've seen at one of the parks here a couple times who run -- RUNS! -- in a button-down shirt, jeans and a belt.

    Is he Amish?
    Is it Mose Schrute?
    Hahahaha
  • MrGonzo05
    MrGonzo05 Posts: 1,120 Member
    I run shirtless at every opportunity.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Meh. I think it's fine. I see girls running around wearing only shorts and a bra. You're exercising, it's not like you're going to work. I don't think any such etiquette exists.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    For men; yes, run shirtless. For women; no. Unfair, but that's the way it is.

    Why is it unfair? Go run topless and ruin your breasts. Personally, I'm happy with what I've got and love having them. If that means wearing a sports bra to run, oh geez.. Life is just awful.
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    What?? I meant that women shouldn't run in just a bra, it could be dangerous, attracting the wrong kind of attention.. I did NOT mean they should be able to run topless! Jesus, read the post!!!!
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    I've been running without a shirt the last week or so since it's getting a lot hotter outside. My wife, however, is mortified that I'm out sweating it up bear-chested.

    Are you bear-chested, like super hairy, and now everyone can see that? Or bare-chested, like a nice, smooth physique? If it's the latter, run without a shirt. If its the former, get some waxing/lasering/shaving done, then run without a shirt.



    I'm not a man, but I think this is offensive. Also body shaming. MY husband has a lot of beautiful red-gold ( graying now) chest hair and yes, his nickname is Bear. I see no reason on earth that he should, or would, shave it. He's just fine the way he is. YOU could stand to shave your attitude.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    You people will debate the most trivial things. As soon as the temp permits the shirt is gone. Wear what you want or don't want. If someone cares, its their problem.
  • Agator82
    Agator82 Posts: 249 Member
    I thought it was interesting that Runner's World had recently addressed this question here, http://m.runnersworld.com/fun/etiquette-for-runners

    Specifically the answer was as follows:

    Q: As the weather gets warmer, I have to ask that perennial question: Is it OK for men to run without a shirt?
    A: Runners have been asking this since the days of Pheidippides. (Little-known fact: He didn't die of exhaustion. He died of embarrassment shortly after running past a Greek woman who shouted, in front of everyone, "Put a shirt on!") The best way I've found to answer this is to say: Yes. But only if you have the physique for it.

    Q: How do I know if I have the physique for it?
    A: If you aren't sure, the answer is: You don't. Stay in your shirt.
  • nilbogger
    nilbogger Posts: 870 Member
    I think it's kind of tacky, plus we ladies can't run with no shirt on so why should you get to?

    I think that's totally like calling somebody's t-shirt that they're running in tacky. It's really nobody's business but yours what you wear! Who cares?

    And if someone asks if a shirt is tacky, I'll say so. If it were truly no one else's business OP wouldn't have asked.
  • I'd knock myself out. :sad:
  • OGJake12
    OGJake12 Posts: 186 Member
    Why would you care? Its a great way to get some color, and its a confidence booster, in my opinion.
  • OGJake12
    OGJake12 Posts: 186 Member
    You people will debate the most trivial things. As soon as the temp permits the shirt is gone. Wear what you want or don't want. If someone cares, its their problem.

    Could not have been said better by anyone.
  • murphy612
    murphy612 Posts: 734 Member
    I've heard some pretty horrid stories about nipple chaffing, so yea go without a shirt.
  • For men; yes, run shirtless. For women; no. Unfair, but that's the way it is.

    Why is it unfair? Go run topless and ruin your breasts. Personally, I'm happy with what I've got and love having them. If that means wearing a sports bra to run, oh geez.. Life is just awful.
    [/quote

    What?? I meant that women shouldn't run in just a bra, it could be dangerous, attracting the wrong kind of attention.. I did NOT mean they should be able to run topless! Jesus, read the post!!!!

    Calm down, cupcake.
  • I run shirtless quite often. I get a few strange looks from the ladies...but the guys seem to dig it....
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    Just stopping by to say...


    Men with hairy chests are sexy
    Men with bare chests are sexy
    Men with some sprinkling of chest hair are sexy


    Run topless all you want. I look forward to running in my sports bra and shorts again. :)
  • TravisBikes
    TravisBikes Posts: 674 Member
    I want to. But can't do that to the world yet. Maybe by this fall, or next spring.