Why is shirtless running ok only if you "have the right body type"?
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That statement alone shows that you're one of the more critical.angelwowings23 wrote: »Some people don't like to see chunkier people running around jiggling?? I'm not saying this like I care one way or the other. If you are fine with your extra meat flapping around, more power to you. A lot of people are a bit more critical of this sort of display, however. That simple.
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Subjective. I have a "I don't care what anyone thinks" attitude of what people think about me, what I wear, etc. and am very self disciplined.Packerjohn wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »It's part of emotional maturity. When you are over 35, you are pretty much in fatherhood territory and you need to set an example and not come across as the show off to passers by especially when there are children, teens and very young women around... Like in their late teens and early 20s.
Because you no longer fit the bill for young and dashing and society looks up to you to set an example. If I were 45 and I had a daughter... I'd never create a chance for her or her peers look at my shirtless body in my effing neighbourhood, and provide room for discussion. It's wrong on so many levels. Yet many dudes do this because they just seek the attention, because age is just a number and emotional maturity is often not proportional to age.
Should men be wearing shirts at a public pool or beach, because of "the children"?
The discussion was about running in public, not being in a place where shirtless is the norm. I agree about the maturity. Certainly, you can say "I don't care what anybody thinks" and do what you want. The problem is that an attitude like that carries over into other aspects of your life. Always better to choose self-discipline. A lack of that is why most of us are here.
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Lol, I did the same.BTW - Some of the attitudes here are the very reason I got my ear pierced and grew my hair in the 80's. It allowed me to quickly identify people I wanted nothing to do with. Too easy.
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This is such a bizarre thread. It never even occurred to me to have an opinion on shirtless runners. There were several shirtless older men in the last 5k I ran. I'm in Texas. It's hot. The only concern I really had was avoiding the sweat dripping from them.6
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Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
Oldhound, well said. Totally agree. It carries into other aspects of life.Packerjohn wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »It's part of emotional maturity. When you are over 35, you are pretty much in fatherhood territory and you need to set an example and not come across as the show off to passers by especially when there are children, teens and very young women around... Like in their late teens and early 20s.
Because you no longer fit the bill for young and dashing and society looks up to you to set an example. If I were 45 and I had a daughter... I'd never create a chance for her or her peers look at my shirtless body in my effing neighbourhood, and provide room for discussion. It's wrong on so many levels. Yet many dudes do this because they just seek the attention, because age is just a number and emotional maturity is often not proportional to age.
Should men be wearing shirts at a public pool or beach, because of "the children"?
The discussion was about running in public, not being in a place where shirtless is the norm. I agree about the maturity. Certainly, you can say "I don't care what anybody thinks" and do what you want. The problem is that an attitude like that carries over into other aspects of your life. Always better to choose self-discipline. A lack of that is why most of us are here.
Oh no...am I in danger or walking into my next staff meeting wearing only a sports bra and shorts? Who knew running could have such tragic consequences!7 -
So what is your opinion of people who dress like Steve Urkel?Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
Oldhound, well said. Totally agree. It carries into other aspects of life.Packerjohn wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »It's part of emotional maturity. When you are over 35, you are pretty much in fatherhood territory and you need to set an example and not come across as the show off to passers by especially when there are children, teens and very young women around... Like in their late teens and early 20s.
Because you no longer fit the bill for young and dashing and society looks up to you to set an example. If I were 45 and I had a daughter... I'd never create a chance for her or her peers look at my shirtless body in my effing neighbourhood, and provide room for discussion. It's wrong on so many levels. Yet many dudes do this because they just seek the attention, because age is just a number and emotional maturity is often not proportional to age.
Should men be wearing shirts at a public pool or beach, because of "the children"?
The discussion was about running in public, not being in a place where shirtless is the norm. I agree about the maturity. Certainly, you can say "I don't care what anybody thinks" and do what you want. The problem is that an attitude like that carries over into other aspects of your life. Always better to choose self-discipline. A lack of that is why most of us are here.3 -
Alluminati wrote: »
So what is your opinion of people who dress like Steve Urkel?Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
Oldhound, well said. Totally agree. It carries into other aspects of life.Packerjohn wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »It's part of emotional maturity. When you are over 35, you are pretty much in fatherhood territory and you need to set an example and not come across as the show off to passers by especially when there are children, teens and very young women around... Like in their late teens and early 20s.
Because you no longer fit the bill for young and dashing and society looks up to you to set an example. If I were 45 and I had a daughter... I'd never create a chance for her or her peers look at my shirtless body in my effing neighbourhood, and provide room for discussion. It's wrong on so many levels. Yet many dudes do this because they just seek the attention, because age is just a number and emotional maturity is often not proportional to age.
Should men be wearing shirts at a public pool or beach, because of "the children"?
The discussion was about running in public, not being in a place where shirtless is the norm. I agree about the maturity. Certainly, you can say "I don't care what anybody thinks" and do what you want. The problem is that an attitude like that carries over into other aspects of your life. Always better to choose self-discipline. A lack of that is why most of us are here.
You mean to bowtie and glasses? I know you are not asking me but I really like it!1 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
Oldhound, well said. Totally agree. It carries into other aspects of life.Packerjohn wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »It's part of emotional maturity. When you are over 35, you are pretty much in fatherhood territory and you need to set an example and not come across as the show off to passers by especially when there are children, teens and very young women around... Like in their late teens and early 20s.
Because you no longer fit the bill for young and dashing and society looks up to you to set an example. If I were 45 and I had a daughter... I'd never create a chance for her or her peers look at my shirtless body in my effing neighbourhood, and provide room for discussion. It's wrong on so many levels. Yet many dudes do this because they just seek the attention, because age is just a number and emotional maturity is often not proportional to age.
Should men be wearing shirts at a public pool or beach, because of "the children"?
The discussion was about running in public, not being in a place where shirtless is the norm. I agree about the maturity. Certainly, you can say "I don't care what anybody thinks" and do what you want. The problem is that an attitude like that carries over into other aspects of your life. Always better to choose self-discipline. A lack of that is why most of us are here.
I can't, no matter how hard I try, figure out how running shirtless or in a sports bra can have a detrimental impact on my life? Like, for realsies? Where is this train of thought going? Like, if I wear a short skirt and a top that, heaven forbid, shows a bit of cleavage because I am blessed with good boobage, am I therefore deserving of negative judgement for that? Smacks of moralistic victim blaming to me. And not the onlooker realising they're the douche they are for this way of thinking. My body, I'll show it or cover it however I damn well choose and what is comfortable within the parameters of the law (which can also be ridiculous but I don't fancy prison as protest).3 -
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Wheres one in a weeener beekener?1 -
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Shes on the Apetamin diet5 -
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Alluminati wrote: »
So what is your opinion of people who dress like Steve Urkel?Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
Oldhound, well said. Totally agree. It carries into other aspects of life.Packerjohn wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »It's part of emotional maturity. When you are over 35, you are pretty much in fatherhood territory and you need to set an example and not come across as the show off to passers by especially when there are children, teens and very young women around... Like in their late teens and early 20s.
Because you no longer fit the bill for young and dashing and society looks up to you to set an example. If I were 45 and I had a daughter... I'd never create a chance for her or her peers look at my shirtless body in my effing neighbourhood, and provide room for discussion. It's wrong on so many levels. Yet many dudes do this because they just seek the attention, because age is just a number and emotional maturity is often not proportional to age.
Should men be wearing shirts at a public pool or beach, because of "the children"?
The discussion was about running in public, not being in a place where shirtless is the norm. I agree about the maturity. Certainly, you can say "I don't care what anybody thinks" and do what you want. The problem is that an attitude like that carries over into other aspects of your life. Always better to choose self-discipline. A lack of that is why most of us are here.
That depends on your answer to one question:
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Packerjohn wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »It's part of emotional maturity. When you are over 35, you are pretty much in fatherhood territory and you need to set an example and not come across as the show off to passers by especially when there are children, teens and very young women around... Like in their late teens and early 20s.
Because you no longer fit the bill for young and dashing and society looks up to you to set an example. If I were 45 and I had a daughter... I'd never create a chance for her or her peers look at my shirtless body in my effing neighbourhood, and provide room for discussion. It's wrong on so many levels. Yet many dudes do this because they just seek the attention, because age is just a number and emotional maturity is often not proportional to age.
Should men be wearing shirts at a public pool or beach, because of "the children"?
The discussion was about running in public, not being in a place where shirtless is the norm. I agree about the maturity. Certainly, you can say "I don't care what anybody thinks" and do what you want. The problem is that an attitude like that carries over into other aspects of your life. Always better to choose self-discipline. A lack of that is why most of us are here.
Oh *kitten*. What it really is is me not caring about what judgemental social tightwads think of me. I don't need those people in my life. And where do we draw the line? Is running shirtless on the beach ok? Do I have to put a shirt on as soon as I get to the parking lot?
I've lost and kept off 50 pounds. How exactly is that lacking self discipline?2 -
Course old guys should keep their shirt on. Any guy past 35 years old. Duh.
That's just common sense. Some of these people here say they do not mind seeing a shirtless old guy; but of course they do.0 -
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I just ran in a sports bra and capris for the first time the other day. I usually wear a tech tank top over the sports bra, but it was so f'ing hot, and I was running 9 miles..so I said f this *kitten*, and took it off.
Ive been pg 5 times, and have another 15lbs to lose (down around 77)... have lose skin and some stretch marks, and have always been too self conscious of that to go in just the sports bra on top. It made a HUGE difference in my comfort level (temp wise)....and you bet you behind I'lldo it again!12 -
As far as the shirtless running goes, I really don't think much of it. If that is how they are comfortable, then more power to them. I live in a college town and it's pretty common to see shirtless runners near campus or in the neighborhoods where the frat houses are. I'm sure I've been judged for what I wear while working out, but it's comfortable and makes me feel good. I'm not harming anyone or breaking any kind of gym dress code. If people don't like it they can look elsewhere.4
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KetoneKaren wrote: »Found a picture of a crocheted Pokemon weener beekener but I dare not post it
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I think it's a matter of time and place, rather than the act itself (i.e., running shirtless) that warrants debate. For instance, I live in northern Canada - if I see someone running shirtless here, I'm going to assume that they're doing it out of narcissism and/or a need for attention, because 364/365 times you simply can't use the "it's too hot for a shirt" argument. Now, if we're talking California or someplace equally scorching, then by all means, run without a shirt - just make sure you've got sunscreen on.1
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I think it's a matter of time and place, rather than the act itself (i.e., running shirtless) that warrants debate. For instance, I live in northern Canada - if I see someone running shirtless here, I'm going to assume that they're doing it out of narcissism and/or a need for attention, because 364/365 times you simply can't use the "it's too hot for a shirt" argument. Now, if we're talking California or someplace equally scorching, then by all means, run without a shirt - just make sure you've got sunscreen on.
Perhaps people run without a shirt because it is more comfortable for them, regardless of temperature. Why does it bother you? Why do you project motive on complete strangers?
It must get a little warm in Canada...at least warm enough for you to want to take off the shirt you're wearing in your profile pic.5 -
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Listen, there are just some guys that should keep their shirts on no matter what their age, and some guys that look just fine well into their advanced years with no shirt on. It's not like there's a magic age where shirtless becomes a faux pas. What are we using as a criteria for acceptable skin-baring, anyway? Being "fit"? Okay. What about tan? So if I'm fit but pasty-*kitten* white that's okay as long as I'm trim and fit? Probably not. What about if I'm one of those Sasquatch guys that looks like he's wearing a sweater when I take my shirt off? Is that okay then? If I have moobs? How big can they be?
It's just people passing judgement on other people. Live and let live. If you don't like shirtless runners than keep your friggin shirt on. If you want to catch a few rays while you run knock yourself out.
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Cutaway_Collar wrote: »It's part of emotional maturity. When you are over 35, you are pretty much in fatherhood territory and you need to set an example and not come across as the show off to passers by especially when there are children, teens and very young women around... Like in their late teens and early 20s.
Because you no longer fit the bill for young and dashing and society looks up to you to set an example. If I were 45 and I had a daughter... I'd never create a chance for her or her peers look at my shirtless body in my effing neighbourhood, and provide room for discussion. It's wrong on so many levels. Yet many dudes do this because they just seek the attention, because age is just a number and emotional maturity is often not proportional to age.
I am just curious as to then what your opinion is, concerning families that reside; in nudist communities?2 -
@CreativeGuy504 Devil's advocate here... Women who run in sports bras, no shirt: what are your feelings regarding a "fit" looking 25 year old woman versus a 60 year old, 300 pound woman running in public without covering herself?
(Please, please, PLEASE keep in mind, I'm just adding perspective. I am not judging anyone for age or size. Personally, I think a sports bra is a bra, which is an undergarment, which stays under my garments, not flaunted for the public to see.)
A bikini top's a bra also & typically covers much less. Besides some sports bras, aren't meant to be worn; under clothes!
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