Why is shirtless running ok only if you "have the right body type"?
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Seriously how far does this go with exposed skin? Tank tops OK? Sleeveless t-shirts? Shorts?1
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I wish I was confident enough to run only wearing a sports bra. I have a bad tan from wearing tank tops all summer. I think people should do what makes them comfortable. I could care less if I pass by a dude without a shirt or a lady with only a sports bra on her upper half.2
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amyrebeccah wrote: »
Point made.
I met him once.
*checks photo* he wasn't wearing a tank top. Damn.5 -
Christine_72 wrote: »I don't care if the guy is fat or fit. Put an effing shirt on. You're not at home lounging around half naked, you are out in public.
When i see a shirtless guy jogging around the neighborhood, my first thought is he's thinking "look at me, look at me". Same thing goes for women bouncing around in their tiny sports bra and even smaller shorts.
When i used to walk/jog around the streets i would wear baggy shorts and tshirt, because i have no desire or need to be ogled/validated by passing complete strangers, so i tried to look as daggy and unattractive as possible.
I don't dress to please you or anyone but myself.5 -
3dogsrunning wrote: »amyrebeccah wrote: »
Point made.
I met him once.
*checks photo* he wasn't wearing a tank top. Damn.
Have no idea who this is.1 -
Christine_72 wrote: »Hauntinglyfit wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »I don't care if the guy is fat or fit. Put an effing shirt on. You're not at home lounging around half naked, you are out in public.
When i see a shirtless guy jogging around the neighborhood, my first thought is he's thinking "look at me, look at me". Same thing goes for women bouncing around in their tiny sports bra and even smaller shorts.
When i used to walk/jog around the streets i would wear baggy shorts and tshirt, because i have no desire or need to be ogled/validated by passing complete strangers, so i tried to look as daggy and unattractive as possible.
So because you are running around in baggy clothes judging other people, you are better than the guy running shirtless minding his own business?
Where did say I was better? Some people love getting attention, other aren't fussed about it or want/need it, i just happen to fall in the latter category.
You think anyone not wearing a shirt is doing it for attention. Which isn't true. You are quite clearly judging.3 -
AllonsYtotheTardis wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Hauntinglyfit wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »I don't care if the guy is fat or fit. Put an effing shirt on. You're not at home lounging around half naked, you are out in public.
When i see a shirtless guy jogging around the neighborhood, my first thought is he's thinking "look at me, look at me". Same thing goes for women bouncing around in their tiny sports bra and even smaller shorts.
When i used to walk/jog around the streets i would wear baggy shorts and tshirt, because i have no desire or need to be ogled/validated by passing complete strangers, so i tried to look as daggy and unattractive as possible.
So because you are running around in baggy clothes judging other people, you are better than the guy running shirtless minding his own business?
Where did say I was better? Some people love getting attention, other aren't fussed about it or want/need it, i just happen to fall in the latter category.
You think anyone not wearing a shirt is doing it for attention. Which isn't true. You are quite clearly judging.
because *she* did it for attention. so everyone else must be doing it for the exact reasons that she was doing it for back in her show pony days. no one else can do a thing for their reasons and motivations.
weird how people take phrases such as "some people love attention while others don't need it" and "i'm one of those that doesn't need it" and come to the conclusion that the person saying those words is judging and thinks they are better than other people. so weird.7 -
i can't think of anything more uncomfortable than running in baggy clothes. hot or cold temps, doesn't matter.2
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xmichaelyx wrote: »People actually care what others wear (or don't wear)? I thought this ended in middle school.
This thread is bizarre and sad.
I was just thinking the same thing, this has never crossed my mind when I see people exercising (or otherwise). I spent a good deal of my life in Florida. It was hot, damn hot. We were all "half naked" no matter what we were doing, if we could help it!1 -
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Show pony checking in14
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I'm a fatty I'd run shirtless.... Who cares what other people think5
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LiftingLady5 wrote: »
Same!5 -
VintageFeline wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »jeepinshawn wrote: »Running shirtless, walking topless, wearing a wife beater, it is all about societal expectations. Society, at least american, says that men and woman should have these very idealized bodies and those that don't are inferior or less than attractive. Thats just the way it is like it or not society has set those expectations, you can go against those expectations or go with the flow.
Personally I run with a tank top or a "dry" fabric type shirt. I don't have an attractive body and don't have the desire to let the world view my saggy empty skin.
Wearing a what now?
Wifebeater, known in the more civilized parts of the world, as an A-shirt, or some such silliness:
Vest or tank top
Those two things describe a very wide variety of things. Wifebeater is very specific article of clothing, though as I said, the manufacturer's name for it is A-shirt, but probably only because someone would get mad about the more common name being on a clothing package.
Come to my country and ask for a wifebeater or an A shirt and you're getting nowt
Vest or tank top is what they are specifically called in the UK
Um, hi, you know me, a Brit. I call them wife beaters, have since forever, my ex wore them a lot (BMXer), his wife beater of choice came from M&S in multi-packs, ha.
Um hi
You're weird
!
Must ask around now1 -
VintageFeline wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »jeepinshawn wrote: »Running shirtless, walking topless, wearing a wife beater, it is all about societal expectations. Society, at least american, says that men and woman should have these very idealized bodies and those that don't are inferior or less than attractive. Thats just the way it is like it or not society has set those expectations, you can go against those expectations or go with the flow.
Personally I run with a tank top or a "dry" fabric type shirt. I don't have an attractive body and don't have the desire to let the world view my saggy empty skin.
Wearing a what now?
Wifebeater, known in the more civilized parts of the world, as an A-shirt, or some such silliness:
Vest or tank top
Those two things describe a very wide variety of things. Wifebeater is very specific article of clothing, though as I said, the manufacturer's name for it is A-shirt, but probably only because someone would get mad about the more common name being on a clothing package.
Come to my country and ask for a wifebeater or an A shirt and you're getting nowt
Vest or tank top is what they are specifically called in the UK
Um, hi, you know me, a Brit. I call them wife beaters, have since forever, my ex wore them a lot (BMXer), his wife beater of choice came from M&S in multi-packs, ha.
Um hi
You're weird!
Must ask around now
I have heard it, not common and normally accompanied by a can of Stella...1 -
Lots of socially conservative, judgemental bollox in this thread.
Runners don't care, and the opinion of non-runners doesn't matter.7 -
There is never going to be a simple answer to this... people are going to bring their personal and cultural expectations to this kind of discussion.
For me, generally, I think people should wear something they are comfortable and that suits the activity and the environment. Generally I don't have a problem with men running shirtless or women running in a bra style top. They are exercising, probably sweating and are wearing what is comfortable. I definitely don't see that as being only out to show off or be provocative or out to corrupt anyone. To be honest, I don't really care that much what other people wear unless it actually has an impact on me... and I can't think how a shirtless runner would be able to cause me any problems.
I don't think it's a great idea if its really hot or middle of the day when there's a high UV index.... watching my mum die of melanoma was a good lesson that those of us who live in hot climates need to take care of our skin, the sun can feel great but it can also cause horrendous damage. I learnt that a bit too late really, but I hope the younger generation is smarter than mine was.
And I think you need to be conscious of your surroundings and the cultural expectations in different parts of the world. I've been in parts of the world where it's more appropriate to cover my shoulders/knees and I'm happy to respect that. In my local park, suburb or on the paths around the river in my small Australian city, I have no problem with tank tops, shorts, or less if it suits the weather and the activity.
Hmmm, I seemed to get a bit distracted from the actual question - I don't care what shape you are in, if you are comfortable in less clothes and it suits the activity and the environment, go for it.0 -
In June I ran in my first ever 'race'. I wore a tank top while most of the other runners were in thermals (it's winter here).
I have multiple sclerosis and overheating triggers my symptoms. Showing off my flabby arms was bad, but an ms relapse is worse.
Please don't judge people you don't know who are just getting on with doing their own thing. They may have their reasons.
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Im struggling to understand why going around shirtless is being a show pony, but wearing a summer dress, a tight top or a nice suit isn't. Other than nipples what exactly is the difference?7
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jeepinshawn wrote: »
But your wearing one in your profile pic?2 -
Christine_72 wrote: »Hauntinglyfit wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »I don't care if the guy is fat or fit. Put an effing shirt on. You're not at home lounging around half naked, you are out in public.
When i see a shirtless guy jogging around the neighborhood, my first thought is he's thinking "look at me, look at me". Same thing goes for women bouncing around in their tiny sports bra and even smaller shorts.
When i used to walk/jog around the streets i would wear baggy shorts and tshirt, because i have no desire or need to be ogled/validated by passing complete strangers, so i tried to look as daggy and unattractive as possible.
So because you are running around in baggy clothes judging other people, you are better than the guy running shirtless minding his own business?
Where did say I was better? Some people love getting attention, other aren't fussed about it or want/need it, i just happen to fall in the latter category.
Lol, I am getting attention with or without sports bra. Nothing wrong with that.0 -
I don't get the argument that runners should wear a shirt for the sake of children in the vicinity. Surely they see more skin at the beach. And if I ever believe my kid could be damaged by seeing a shirtless runner, I think I'll reevaluate my parenting.
But by all means, if you are offended by my chosen running gear, look away. Clutch your pearls and shield your children's eyes. Maybe I'll burn a few extra calories laughing.9 -
I have a question on this thread:
When it is hot (over 90*) and humid (dew point over 70*) is it better, from a cooling perspective, to wear a technical fabric shirt or to go as shirtless as local convention allows. I always thought that the new fabric shirts were better at keeping you cool in hot humid conditions. From a cooling, it's too dam* hot to run perspective, is this wrong?1 -
AnabolicMind2011 wrote: »jeepinshawn wrote: »
Guys should really never wear tank tops except maybe at the gym or possibly the beach
But your wearing one in your profile pic?
Looks like he is at the gym ;-)0 -
Alluminati wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »
Precisely the point. There is no debate about it. They sell all kinds of cotton shirts to combat hot weather.lithezebra wrote: »I don't care what other people choose to wear, although I think it's always more dignified for a man to wear a shirt in public, unless you're at the pool or the beach, no matter how good you look. Little boys can go shirtless. I started keeping my shirt on when I was about 7. I'd give boys at least until age 10.
There is debate about it, though. I don't feel the same as you. Someone asked up thread, would it be undignified for men to be shirtless on a beach or swimming?
Beach or swimming is not equivalent. I wear a bikini to go swimming or lay on the beach. I would not run or walk around my neighborhood in a bikini. Personally I don't think an adult of any age running around the streets half naked is appropriate.2 -
Good luck running topless in Scotland. if someone is comfortable, no matter their size, to go topless, shirtless etc who am i to judge, if the social situation is appropriate. i am overweight, i don't always dress appropriately but i wear what i like. for me someone running shirtless is no biggy, who know's their reasons for doing it.
i'm not body-confident enough to just run in my sports bra, i don't want to scare the little ones away lol. i dont think i would anyway, like is posted above, it's still a bra and is underwear.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »I don't care if the guy is fat or fit. Put an effing shirt on. You're not at home lounging around half naked, you are out in public.
When i see a shirtless guy jogging around the neighborhood, my first thought is he's thinking "look at me, look at me". Same thing goes for women bouncing around in their tiny sports bra and even smaller shorts.
When i used to walk/jog around the streets i would wear baggy shorts and tshirt, because i have no desire or need to be ogled/validated by passing complete strangers, so i tried to look as daggy and unattractive as possible.
Having read most posts in here, this one pisses me off the most. Jesus, get off your high horse.
Eta: one day I'll be that woman running the streets in a sports bra and shorts and I won't even GAF who's looking or who isn't.7 -
meshashesha2012 wrote: »Things I learned in this thread
1. MFP gives away kittens
2. Scotland actually has sunny days
Seriously though, I'm sure other people have said it run shirtless if you want, don't make other people's issues your issues.
unfortunately you've missed this years sunny days. they were in june lol.2 -
a sports bra isn't shirtless- shirtless is shirtless. If you think that a sports bra is just the same as shirtless, please go buy one and wear it while running in the hot, humid weather.
Personally I don't care- a chest isn't offensive, male or female.4
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