What to wear running?

ineedalifetbh
ineedalifetbh Posts: 132 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Okay, I started running indoors about 4 days ago however I want to start running outside but I don't know what gear to wear as I don't have proper running/sports clothes at the moment and I don't get paid for another week. Would it be okay just to go with sweatpants and a hoody? Or would I look silly? :(

This kind of feels like a stupid question.

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  • RoyBeck
    RoyBeck Posts: 947 Member
    So long as your comfortable and warm yes. Comfort is the key to running whether it be indoors or out.
  • ineedalifetbh
    ineedalifetbh Posts: 132 Member
    So long as your comfortable and warm yes. Comfort is the key to running whether it be indoors or out.

    So yes it'll be okay to wear this for the moment, or I'll look silly? :laugh:
  • FarAway02
    FarAway02 Posts: 211
    I normally go in capris, a light/loose top and a thin hoody. Then I can always tie the hoody around my waist if I overheat....I'd boil in trackies here. It's still relatively mild.

    Where what you feel comfortable/confident in. And beware that you may well overheat after the first 5/10 mins and need to strip off a layer :)

    You wouldn't look silly so wear what you fancy :)
  • RoyBeck
    RoyBeck Posts: 947 Member
    Lol it's ok to wear that I'd say. I often look silly when I run I'm sure but we're more likely to be conscious of it than any passer by who won't even bat an eyelid!! :)
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Yes by all means wear whatever you currently have that is comfortable, eventually you may look into any of the wicker/dry fit clothes that are out there... I prefer Nike and Under Armour myself, the compression running gear is what I prefer... Best of Luck.....
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    If it's like 90 degrees, and you're in sweat pants and a hoodie, you'll look silly.

    If it's chilly, you'll look someone dressed for the weather.
  • Nicolee_2014
    Nicolee_2014 Posts: 1,572 Member
    You would only look silly in sweat pants and a hoodie if it was a heat wave...
  • katealbright
    katealbright Posts: 134 Member
    You will not look silly! I see people running in all kinds of stuff. From pajama shorts to designer sunglasses. LOL

    A good rule of thumb is to dress as if it is 20 degrees warmer than it actually is, because you WILL warm up!

    Also, running outside is a lot harder than running inside.
  • ineedalifetbh
    ineedalifetbh Posts: 132 Member
    It's October here and the weather is either terrible or very cold so really what I'd be wearing would probably be appropriate, the sweatpants I have are elasticated at the ankle so technically I can wear them as three quarter lengths if I overheat. I guess I'll be fine then as long as I know I don't look silly I guess it doesn't matter if I look silly to the world! Haha. :tongue:
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    Would it be okay just to go with sweatpants and a hoody? Or would I look silly? :(

    Of course! Wear what you like, nobody will care.

    If at some point you want some of the magical wicking athletic wear, Old Navy has UnderArmour knocks at 25% of the price of the original stuff.
  • ineedalifetbh
    ineedalifetbh Posts: 132 Member
    I will do, just at the moment money is tight this month because of too many birthdays! There's a few sport shops in town will pop in at some point during the next week or so when I have time!
  • katealbright
    katealbright Posts: 134 Member

    If at some point you want some of the magical wicking athletic wear, Old Navy has UnderArmour knocks at 25% of the price of the original stuff.

    Seriously, this. All my workout gear is from Old Navy -- compression leggings, yoga pants, sports bras, wicking shirts/tanks, and running shorts -- love it all and it goes on sale all the time.
  • scottb81
    scottb81 Posts: 2,538 Member
    Don't worry about it, you won't look silly. That's the good thing about running. You can wear pretty much anything you want as long as you cover enough to keep from getting arrested.

    No matter what you wear somebody else is nearly guaranteed to be wearing something else more outlandish.
  • DangerJim71
    DangerJim71 Posts: 361 Member
    I dress for comfort not style. Whatever doesn't chafe
  • GardeningZombie
    GardeningZombie Posts: 55 Member
    You may want to take into account how well the fabric breathes and how intense you feel your going. If I'm going at a pretty good pace, I would wear: (in 40-50 degree weather)

    Tech shirt, synthetic material to pull sweat away
    Under armor (my only type of thermal underwear, but any works, especially if synthetic)
    Running shorts
    My Nepal wool hat with ear flaps... Because I love the hat. A thinner hat would do, but I like it too much.
    Running socks and shoes. Too cold for barefoot running now.
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    A really good sports bra (if boobs) is mandatory. All other options are optional, as long as you wear something.
  • GardeningZombie
    GardeningZombie Posts: 55 Member
    A really good sports bra (if boobs) is mandatory. All other options are optional, as long as you wear something.

    I was going to object to this, the. I saw the (if boobs) qualifier. I've only run a few races which require me to wear a bra. Carry on :bigsmile:
  • FindingAmy77
    FindingAmy77 Posts: 1,268 Member
    Honestly its not a stupid question. Wear what is comfortable to you and try dressing in layers so when you feel too warm then you can wrap the hoodie around your waist and keep on going. When you do get some money, don't rule out your local goodwill.. I have found some good workout clothes there. You know how women are they buy too many clothes or hang on to ones that no longer fit so sometimes you get namebrands that looks hardly worn at all. Don't worry about what you look like, you will look like someone who is getting fit and that's the best look of all. :wink:
  • brunotolosa
    brunotolosa Posts: 18
    Summer = no top, sunglasses, tiny shorts and on my feet I'd wear sandals or Vibram Bikilas. A sleeveless top if the wind is too much
    Autumn = light compression (torso), t shirt on top, tights and Vibram
    Winter = well, just imagine a hockey player..
  • ineedalifetbh
    ineedalifetbh Posts: 132 Member
    Thanks guys! Some of them made me chuckle, I am a clothes hoarder only managed to get rid of some clothes earlier this month because they were either too big or simply because I didn't wear it. I'll keep that in mind to check out some of these brands although I don't know if we some of these brands over in Scotland but nothing wrong with checking I'll get something! :noway:
  • candiceh3
    candiceh3 Posts: 379 Member
    Beware of chafe! Tighter fitting pants work better for me for that reason.
  • Kiyalynn
    Kiyalynn Posts: 128 Member
    I don't think Sweatpants and a hoodie would look silly at all. In fact, When my brother was in Cross-Country in High School they had a 'cold weather' outfit that consisted of Sweat pants and a hoodie for those early morning runs. You'd see the entire team out running in them almost every morning, and any time during after-school practice that it was chilly.
  • ineedalifetbh
    ineedalifetbh Posts: 132 Member
    I chafe more in tighter things when running, haha! Previous experience from High School :laugh:

    Oh well I guess I'll be fine :P
  • jillianbeeee
    jillianbeeee Posts: 345 Member
    wear what you have that is weather appropriate. Believe me, no one on the running path is judging you! I never really notice what other runners are wearing. lol. Running is not the time to worry about such things. Its our time! Most important things about what you wear: Your bra, your shoes and your attitude. lol
  • kammy92
    kammy92 Posts: 408 Member
    wear what you have that is weather appropriate. Believe me, no one on the running path is judging you! I never really notice what other runners are wearing. lol. Running is not the time to worry about such things. Its our time! Most important things about what you wear: Your bra, your shoes and your attitude. lol

    Amen!!!! :)
  • ckspores1018
    ckspores1018 Posts: 168 Member
    Trust me, no one cares what you wear to run other than you. Wear what you are comfortable in and what is appropriate for the temperature. You might want to look into non-cotton clothing (especially socks) and wicking fabrics to help with chaffing and blisters and I would suggest dressing for temps 10-15 degrees higher than it actually is outside. You might not need to invest in everything at once; maybe get one or two base pieces to start and add as you go.

    Other than that, knock yourself out

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