What's your favorite place to buy workout clothes? Esp for runners

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  • pomegranatecloud
    pomegranatecloud Posts: 812 Member
    Most of my running clothes are from Lululemon. I also have some things from Nike, Athleta, Under Armour, and Hind.

    You can use body glide on your thighs to prevent chaffing.
  • ItsSlimpossible12
    ItsSlimpossible12 Posts: 127 Member
    It might sound crazy, but of the dozens of brands I've tried, Old Navy is my favorite. The don't ride up or roll down and they are very durable with the constant washing.
  • desidelay
    desidelay Posts: 17 Member
    Under Armour for quality and Victoria's Secret Sport (VSX) for quality and cuteness (if you want fun colors, matching top/bottom, etc.). Be sure not to confuse VSX with PINK, it's garbage and is a waste of money.
  • TheCupcakeCounter
    TheCupcakeCounter Posts: 606 Member
    I also have a lack of thigh gap and the only shorts I can run in are from Athleta. They have a 6" compression short with a pair of loose, running shorts on top (hides the extra lumps and bumps). They are called the Ready Set Go 2 in 1 short.
  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
    TheCupcakeCounter wrote: »
    I also have a lack of thigh gap and the only shorts I can run in are from Athleta. They have a 6" compression short with a pair of loose, running shorts on top (hides the extra lumps and bumps). They are called the Ready Set Go 2 in 1 short.

    I like the sound of those and will look out for them. I usually wear the New Balance 2-in-1 shorts with the 5" compression short. I get them from outlet stores or in the sales, rather than pay full price.
  • GaryRuns
    GaryRuns Posts: 508 Member
    pomegranatecloud wrote: »
    You can use body glide on your thighs to prevent chaffing.

    I'll second this. The stuff is a god send. Anywhere you experience chaffing, rub it on and done.
  • kimkimcoleman
    kimkimcoleman Posts: 105 Member
    I've found some really nice stuff at Walmart lately. The compression shorts/tanks are very similar to more expensive brands. Shorts are $10, tanks $5. I have a pair of adidas shorts and can hardly tell a difference.
  • TheCupcakeCounter
    TheCupcakeCounter Posts: 606 Member
    BruinsGal_91 wrote: »
    TheCupcakeCounter wrote: »
    I also have a lack of thigh gap and the only shorts I can run in are from Athleta. They have a 6" compression short with a pair of loose, running shorts on top (hides the extra lumps and bumps). They are called the Ready Set Go 2 in 1 short.

    I like the sound of those and will look out for them. I usually wear the New Balance 2-in-1 shorts with the 5" compression short. I get them from outlet stores or in the sales, rather than pay full price.

    I got my first pair on sale and just keep an eye out for sales.
  • jroth261
    jroth261 Posts: 117 Member
    EBay or maybe threadup.com. Obviously you want to have good idea of size you need in each brand :#
  • phrobbert
    phrobbert Posts: 47 Member
    I'm a screen printer by trade, so I buy all my stuff wholesale :expressionless: I'm a shorts 'n t-shirt guy though, even in wintertime. Never been one for these fancy base layers.
  • MsMaeFlowers
    MsMaeFlowers Posts: 261 Member
    The clearance rack at Walmart as I'm cheap. But I love everything I've bought off of it, and it all gets a ton of use so I'd say it's a good deal.
  • GemstoneofHeart
    GemstoneofHeart Posts: 865 Member
    GaryRuns wrote: »
    pomegranatecloud wrote: »
    You can use body glide on your thighs to prevent chaffing.

    I'll second this. The stuff is a god send. Anywhere you experience chaffing, rub it on and done.

    Where do you find body glide in stores? Like what section of the store?
  • kimlight2
    kimlight2 Posts: 483 Member
    I buy mostly C9 from Target or Xersion from JC Penny.

    I second Body Glide for chaffing. I find if by the check outs.
  • Joanna2012B
    Joanna2012B Posts: 1,448 Member
    Joe Fresh

    Body Glide doesn't work well for me.
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  • jayv85
    jayv85 Posts: 142 Member
    I finally found some 2-in-1 running shorts in Walmart that weren't expensive ($9.96 per pair). They have the compression/spandex shorts underneath. I ended up getting 3 pairs. I have some pants already but I forget where they are from. My sportbras I splurged on at academy because I like them tight. Looking at the stuff at Walmart, it looked pretty good and I would have probably bought more but I have some running stuff already.
  • sheermomentum
    sheermomentum Posts: 827 Member
    edited April 2017
    I find the Danskin Now line from Walmart pretty hard to beat. I'd save my money for shoes and bras, personally. Most of the tops and pants seem largely the same to me, except for the price, with is pretty crazy sometimes.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    GemstoneofHeart wrote: »
    GaryRuns wrote: »
    pomegranatecloud wrote: »
    You can use body glide on your thighs to prevent chaffing.

    I'll second this. The stuff is a god send. Anywhere you experience chaffing, rub it on and done.

    Where do you find body glide in stores? Like what section of the store?

    At Target I saw it with the fitness equipment. It was with the sports water bottles and running gear.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    I've gotten some cute workout gear from Fabletics. I love their leggings, though I think they are too thick/warm for the summer. I've gotten some cute tops. I've found their spandex/fitted items run true to size or a little small. Everything else runs really big.

    I got my first out for $25 and now I stick to buying stuff during their clearance/70% off sales.
  • Mike_take2
    Mike_take2 Posts: 2,150 Member
    Found some good deals on line, and also shopping the outlets locally...yesterday I bought I pair of Nike running shoes that normally retail for $90 , I paid $25 !!! Not my favorite, but great for gym and they were ONLY $25 !!!!
  • amyteacake
    amyteacake Posts: 768 Member
    I usually buy mine out of Forever21 because they actually have pockets and a hidden key pocket
  • GemstoneofHeart
    GemstoneofHeart Posts: 865 Member
    zdyb23456 wrote: »
    GemstoneofHeart wrote: »
    GaryRuns wrote: »
    pomegranatecloud wrote: »
    You can use body glide on your thighs to prevent chaffing.

    I'll second this. The stuff is a god send. Anywhere you experience chaffing, rub it on and done.

    Where do you find body glide in stores? Like what section of the store?

    At Target I saw it with the fitness equipment. It was with the sports water bottles and running gear.

    Thanks!!!
  • GemstoneofHeart
    GemstoneofHeart Posts: 865 Member
    jayv85 wrote: »
    I finally found some 2-in-1 running shorts in Walmart that weren't expensive ($9.96 per pair). They have the compression/spandex shorts underneath. I ended up getting 3 pairs. I have some pants already but I forget where they are from. My sportbras I splurged on at academy because I like them tight. Looking at the stuff at Walmart, it looked pretty good and I would have probably bought more but I have some running stuff already.

    I'll have to check those shorts out! Sounds like a steal!
  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
    jayv85 wrote: »
    I finally found some 2-in-1 running shorts in Walmart that weren't expensive ($9.96 per pair). They have the compression/spandex shorts underneath. I ended up getting 3 pairs. I have some pants already but I forget where they are from. My sportbras I splurged on at academy because I like them tight. Looking at the stuff at Walmart, it looked pretty good and I would have probably bought more but I have some running stuff already.

    Does not compute; you can never have too much running stuff. Got myself a new pair of Saucony ISO Hurricanes #1 today at the outlet store. My current ones aren't quite yet ready for retirement, but I'm happy knowing their replacements are in the closet. Might have picked up a couple of Under Armor t-shirts too.
  • jayv85
    jayv85 Posts: 142 Member
    BruinsGal_91 wrote: »
    jayv85 wrote: »
    I finally found some 2-in-1 running shorts in Walmart that weren't expensive ($9.96 per pair). They have the compression/spandex shorts underneath. I ended up getting 3 pairs. I have some pants already but I forget where they are from. My sportbras I splurged on at academy because I like them tight. Looking at the stuff at Walmart, it looked pretty good and I would have probably bought more but I have some running stuff already.

    Does not compute; you can never have too much running stuff. Got myself a new pair of Saucony ISO Hurricanes #1 today at the outlet store. My current ones aren't quite yet ready for retirement, but I'm happy knowing their replacements are in the closet. Might have picked up a couple of Under Armor t-shirts too.

    I guess I'll be more specific. I would have bought more if we weren't budgeting and trying to dig out of debt and I wasn't the only one working full-time. lol.
  • zilkah
    zilkah Posts: 207 Member
    I honestly love my crop pants Danskin from Walmart lol . My fave and the price is awesome
  • Ocean_Breezy
    Ocean_Breezy Posts: 55 Member
    Family Dollar. Right now the workout clothes are 25% off.
  • brookekaczor
    brookekaczor Posts: 59 Member
    I love leftlanesports.com and clearance racks...
  • bubble_wrap0428
    bubble_wrap0428 Posts: 88 Member
    Victoria secrets workout clothes have been to best for me. The material, and the fact they don't fall off and are high waisted makes them the best for me. I tried fabletics and they were bad. Fell off while running. I don't wear shorts just capris and long length though.
  • bringbackthejoy
    bringbackthejoy Posts: 255 Member
    I like Aether Apparel stuff. Super chic and super functional.
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