Running Skirts (dont know if this is thr right place for thi

Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet

I love the running skirts but my fiance hates him. Too bad :-P I think they're cute. I have ones with pink undersides...lol rock it and don't worry about what people think!!

Kimbie500

Love my skort especially now it's summer and warm, but I find the shorts bit underneath, the legs tend to ride up as I run. Can't say it really bothers me at the moment since I'm only attempting 5ks and I can pull them down when I stop to catch my breath, but over longer distances... could get annoying? I guess it depends what works for you

I have a pair that I love but have this same problem. I'm hoping as my upper thighs continue to shrink, there will be less thigh rubbing and therefore less ride up. I'd suggest looking for a fairly snug, good compression fabric for the under shorts.

Physique-wise, I'm 40, 5'10" and 215, and am just now finally getting to the point where I don't GAS about people judging me while I run. Runners, athletes, and other fitness-types are going to be supportive, if they think about me at all, and the few tools that aren't, aren't worth my consideration.

Good luck and find something YOU love!

gingerfoxxx

I love them! especially on long runs. They keep me cooler than shorts, and don't bunch up. I like to wear tennis skirts because the are cuter (IMO) and they have built in compression shorts, so even during my stretching i don't have to worry about flashing.

I am thin but bottom heavy. I am sure the skirts look better on a tall proportioned person, but whatever, it makes me enjoy running more when i feel stylish

clioandboy

It is funny really isnt it coz I am no fashionista and in my daily life I really do not give a damn about what I look like and if anyone else does I see that as their problem ............ however................ in my daily life I would never ever ever wear long socks and a short skirt, I have a short tarten kilt but I wear that in the winter with wooly tights and doc martens, not quite the same look lol!!!!!

CaptainGordo

I have a short tarten kilt but I wear that in the winter with wooly tights and doc martens...

You = rockstar. That is fantastic!

clioandboy

I have a short tarten kilt but I wear that in the winter with wooly tights and doc martens...

You = rockstar. That is fantastic!

Lol! When I sing and dance I feel like a rock star, when I run I feel like an athlete, but the bottom line is I am as much of a rock star as I am an athlete

godblessourhome

i wear them and LOVE them! in fact my profile picture is me wearing one to complete my first half marathon. i think they would look fine with long socks. make it a fashion statement. my favorite skirts (and i have tried a lot!) are:
http://skirtsports.reachlocal.net/shop/bottoms.cfm?utm_source=ReachLocal&utm_medium=Search&utm_campaign=SkirtSports

pjm1806

I love them and I thi k you shouldn't limit yourself just bc you have some more curves. I wear them for fun. During summer I wear either short skort and I layer on two sport bras (I don't like my boobs jiggling). When I am bot wearing that I just wear some shorts or those tiny black Nike underwear-like shorts. They are not more than 6inches long on the outside seam and fit very nicely over your butt cheeks. I am 5'6 and 135. I am not super skinny but I don't really care. I wear what I feel comfortable in and it kinda gives me little motivation. I am thinking I wanna look hot in this outfit by the end of summer.

I think you should try it. Or alternate between shorts, skirts, skorts and tennis dresses (yes I wear them or running too). Look what you feel good in. If you don't wanna do just skirt try layer some capris under. It looks sporty yet girly. I prefer mixing black with pink on the bottom since my sneakers are pink and grey. Big Nike fan. And on top I go crazy I hve sport bra from black and baby blue to neon yellow and green and hot pink.

Do what you think is best or you. I hope it helps a little

godblessourhome

Love my skort especially now it's summer and warm, but I find the shorts bit underneath, the legs tend to ride up as I run. Can't say it really bothers me at the moment since I'm only attempting 5ks and I can pull them down when I stop to catch my breath, but over longer distances... could get annoying? I guess it depends what works for you

i use a skirt with built-in spankies so i don't have to worry about ride-up. try these insteadof a skort:
http://skirtsports.reachlocal.net/shop/product.cfm/id/1014-Marathon-Girl-Ultra

Kimbie500

Oh, and check out this month's issue of runners world - it has a whole section on "fastinistas" and shows a BUNCH of female runners in skorts and long socks. You MAY be a trend setter.

Serenifly

I have three lululemon running skirts, but I only play tennis in them or beach volleyball... I don't like running in them, even with the elastic things that hold the shorts down, I don't find them comfy ... I prefer my lululemon running shorts

LeelaLosing

Like a tennis skirt? Not sure I've seen anyone running in them. I LOVE tennis skirts, when I'm playing tennis and skinnier, I do think I'm too short and with added pounds just not a good look on me right now....but if you like it, do it!! Your body will grow into them :-)

bieque

Just wanted to say that not all running skirts are the same, so definately try on several of them. I only have 1 right now and I do like it, but it's a little long and I like my friends' better. I live in Florida and it is extremely hot here right now, so the running skirt is a lot cooler than my capri running pants. Plus, mine have pockets in the compression shorts underneath, so I can carry a few things on my run. The compression shorts can ride up on me at times...that's another reason I want to shop around for another one.