Running shirtless...?

Garthamatic
Garthamatic Posts: 84 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
What's the ettiquette/rule of thumb for this?

I've been running without a shirt the last week or so since it's getting a lot hotter outside. My wife, however, is mortified that I'm out sweating it up bare-chested. (edit: not bear-chested, not THAT hairy :tongue: )

I see other runners in the area mixed between no-shirts and light tech clothing, so I'm genuinely puzzled about what's socially acceptable.
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  • bj1220
    bj1220 Posts: 11 Member
    Honestly, I think it's rather unnecessary unless its like 90+ outside, but really it's your choice. I don't think a certain etiquette exists.
  • fight_for_fit
    fight_for_fit Posts: 137
    Hey. I say if you're comfortable with it. More power to ya!!
  • lizdavis07
    lizdavis07 Posts: 766 Member
    Tried it. HOA does not approve.
  • Garthamatic
    Garthamatic Posts: 84 Member
    It's been in the 90° range or so lately near me, and I'm a cold-weather person by nature.

    Acclimating to running in the heat is a challenge for me. :/
  • traceytwink
    traceytwink Posts: 538 Member
    Go for it just don't forget sun cream????
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    I've been running without a shirt the last week or so since it's getting a lot hotter outside. My wife, however, is mortified that I'm out sweating it up bear-chested.

    Are you bear-chested, like super hairy, and now everyone can see that? Or bare-chested, like a nice, smooth physique? If it's the latter, run without a shirt. If its the former, get some waxing/lasering/shaving done, then run without a shirt.
  • BreeFeelinFree
    BreeFeelinFree Posts: 48
    Who cares, if I didn't have boobs I would. I hate sweaty clothes~
  • kmm7309
    kmm7309 Posts: 802 Member
    It seems unfair because I cannot run shirtless :wink:

    But seriously, I don't think it's a big deal, and other than your wife, I doubt you've noticed anyone noticing.

    I wish my hubby could run shirtless. He's as pale as a ghost and gets an icky farmer's tan :sick:
  • amandalc980
    amandalc980 Posts: 383 Member
    I play hockey with all dudes, they were all shirtless and sweaty last week. That was pretty gross since hockey is a contact sport. However, running doesn't involve you rubbing up on people (unless you have an extra fun run!), so i say toss the shirt!
  • resistance_freak
    resistance_freak Posts: 899
    I've been running without a shirt the last week or so since it's getting a lot hotter outside. My wife, however, is mortified that I'm out sweating it up bear-chested.

    Are you bear-chested, like super hairy, and now everyone can see that? Or bare-chested, like a nice, smooth physique? If it's the latter, run without a shirt. If its the former, get some waxing/lasering/shaving done, then run without a shirt.

    :laugh:
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    Go for it just don't forget sun cream????

    This. Honestly, I'm too focused on my music/not falling on my face to notice. Unless you have super abs, then I might risk looking up. It can't be worse then some of the guys at the beach with no shirts.
  • lizzzylou
    lizzzylou Posts: 325
    If you've got it....flaunt it. You worked hard for the body, show it off :drinker:
  • amandalc980
    amandalc980 Posts: 383 Member
    Tried it. HOA does not approve.

    Must not have any guys on your HOA :)

    LOL
  • eep223
    eep223 Posts: 624 Member
    Oh, nobody cares how you look. I've been considering just running in my sports bra lately, as I have definitely been guilty of hiking my tank up over my belly. It's HOT out there!
  • SlimJanette
    SlimJanette Posts: 597 Member
    Hey. I say if you're comfortable with it. More power to ya!!

    ^^This
  • bwright9752
    bwright9752 Posts: 125 Member
    I find the newer moisture management fabrics (name brand, not the cheap ones you get at a 5k) are more comfortable than running shirtless, and you dont need to worry about sun screen.
  • nilbogger
    nilbogger Posts: 870 Member
    I think it's kind of tacky, plus we ladies can't run with no shirt on so why should you get to?
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    Men never wear shirts to run where I live. Except this one guy who wears a button-down linen shirt over his banana hammock. I'd rather he go shirtless and wear shorts, personally.

    I run in a bikini top and shorts.
  • sammyneb
    sammyneb Posts: 257
    Honestly what ever makes you feel comfortable. As a chick, shirtless is not an option, but I do run in just a sports bra when I get really hot. I tend to over heat easy and it takes me a long time to acclimate to the hotter temps. I do most of my runs on my lunch break (so think middle of day!)...so when I leave the gym I'll wear my shirt, then when I get a mile out (also away from the playground) I will take my shirt off, then I put it back on when I have a mile left to go, but that is because of my work....

    There is no real ettiquite..most people won't even notice you and the ones that do most likely won't be paying attention...and no matter what you look like, well at least if you are a girl, you will get some sort of honk or comment...But when I run I run for me, not anyone else out there, so I don't care what they think.
  • eep223
    eep223 Posts: 624 Member
    I think it's kind of tacky, plus we ladies can't run with no shirt on so why should you get to?

    I think that's totally like calling somebody's t-shirt that they're running in tacky. It's really nobody's business but yours what you wear! Who cares?
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I live in Florida, so men run shirtless pretty much all year, almost all of them. I don't think twice about it.

    The ONLY time I did think about it was the guy who not only was running shirtless, but was wearing flesh-colored bicycle shorts, so from behind he looked completely naked. But we just laughed at him. We weren't mortified.
  • Garthamatic
    Garthamatic Posts: 84 Member
    Are you bear-chested, like super hairy, and now everyone can see that? Or bare-chested, like a nice, smooth physique? If it's the latter, run without a shirt. If its the former, get some waxing/lasering/shaving done, then run without a shirt.

    I used to shave in my 20's when I was rollerblading heavily... based on comments from my wife if I were to start that again we would have a "discussion". I'm choosing the path of least resistance on this one. :wink:

    And no, I'm not super-hairy. People don't mistake me for sasquatch running in Saucony's.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Men never wear shirts to run where I live. Except this one guy who wears a button-down linen shirt over his banana hammock. I'd rather he go shirtless and wear shorts, personally.

    I run in a bikini top and shorts.

    There's a guy I've seen at one of the parks here a couple times who run -- RUNS! -- in a button-down shirt, jeans and a belt.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Oh, nobody cares how you look. I've been considering just running in my sports bra lately, as I have definitely been guilty of hiking my tank up over my belly. It's HOT out there!
    If I were less self-conscious about my jiggle, I would totally do that.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    I run in short shorts and a sports bra when it is really hot.

    I see nothing wrong with you running topless (hairy or not)
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    I fail to see why any man would care what anyone else thinks about him going shirtless. Granted, I'm in Florida and run on the beach, but if it's hot then the shirt is off. If you don't like it then don't look.
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    What's the ettiquette/rule of thumb for this?

    I've been running without a shirt the last week or so since it's getting a lot hotter outside. My wife, however, is mortified that I'm out sweating it up bare-chested. (edit: not bear-chested, not THAT hairy :tongue: )

    I see other runners in the area mixed between no-shirts and light tech clothing, so I'm genuinely puzzled about what's socially acceptable.

    I haven't put on a shirt to run for nearly a month. What's the point? I honestly hope that seeing me shirtless for 10 seconds while you drive by isn't the worst part of your day but if it is then your life must be good.

    For me it's the humidity and warm temps. Tech clothing and engineering will never cool you off as well as the genetically engineered cooling your body does naturally.


    As for the people that are shocked. SHOCKED! to see chest hair on a man.

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  • Mother_Superior
    Mother_Superior Posts: 1,624 Member
    I fail to see why any man would care what anyone else thinks about him going shirtless. Granted, I'm in Florida and run on the beach, but if it's hot then the shirt is off. If you don't like it then don't look.

    Yup
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    I take it OP does his own laundry...my wife asked me if I COULD run shirtless...
  • aelunyu
    aelunyu Posts: 486 Member
    Running pantless is where I draw the line. You're good.

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