Running shirtless...?

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.

Wow. Way to body shame. I'm hairy, hopefully you're offended by my body.

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.

Wow. Way to body shame. I'm hairy, hopefully you're offended by my body.

Seeeexxxxyyyyyyy

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.

Wow. Way to body shame. I'm hairy, hopefully you're offended by my body.

Seeeexxxxyyyyyyy

:blushing:

Fat or skinny, hairy or bare, sweats buckets or barely sweats, pale or dark. Go for it. Everyone around you that decides to be offended can go suck an egg.

If you're single, I don't mind you showing off your shirtless body. If you're married, please don't.

In to see how much snake handling goes on at your church. . . :laugh:

In to see how much snake handling goes on in your profile pic. . . :laugh:

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.

And no, I'm not super-hairy. People don't mistake me for sasquatch running in Saucony's.

as long as you're not sasquatch then consider yourself lucky to be able to run without a shirt. i'm not brave enough to run in just a sports bra but at my race last saturday i was SO tempted to do it because it was SO FLIPP'N HOT! the top of my tank got so stretched out from sweat (and dumping water on my head) it barely stayed on my shoulders.

Why can't Sasquatch run shirtless?

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.

And no, I'm not super-hairy. People don't mistake me for sasquatch running in Saucony's.

as long as you're not sasquatch then consider yourself lucky to be able to run without a shirt. i'm not brave enough to run in just a sports bra but at my race last saturday i was SO tempted to do it because it was SO FLIPP'N HOT! the top of my tank got so stretched out from sweat (and dumping water on my head) it barely stayed on my shoulders.

Why can't Sasquatch run shirtless?

I'm pretty sure Sasquatch wears a Speedo where I am

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.

Is he Amish?

Is it Mose Schrute?

Hahahaha

Meh. I think it's fine. I see girls running around wearing only shorts and a bra. You're exercising, it's not like you're going to work. I don't think any such etiquette exists.

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.

I'm not a man, but I think this is offensive. Also body shaming. MY husband has a lot of beautiful red-gold ( graying now) chest hair and yes, his nickname is Bear. I see no reason on earth that he should, or would, shave it. He's just fine the way he is. YOU could stand to shave your attitude.

I thought it was interesting that Runner's World had recently addressed this question here, http://m.runnersworld.com/fun/etiquette-for-runners

Specifically the answer was as follows:

Q: As the weather gets warmer, I have to ask that perennial question: Is it OK for men to run without a shirt?
A: Runners have been asking this since the days of Pheidippides. (Little-known fact: He didn't die of exhaustion. He died of embarrassment shortly after running past a Greek woman who shouted, in front of everyone, "Put a shirt on!") The best way I've found to answer this is to say: Yes. But only if you have the physique for it.

Q: How do I know if I have the physique for it?
A: If you aren't sure, the answer is: You don't. Stay in your shirt.

I'd knock myself out. :sad:

You people will debate the most trivial things. As soon as the temp permits the shirt is gone. Wear what you want or don't want. If someone cares, its their problem.

Could not have been said better by anyone.

For men; yes, run shirtless. For women; no. Unfair, but that's the way it is.

Why is it unfair? Go run topless and ruin your breasts. Personally, I'm happy with what I've got and love having them. If that means wearing a sports bra to run, oh geez.. Life is just awful.
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What?? I meant that women shouldn't run in just a bra, it could be dangerous, attracting the wrong kind of attention.. I did NOT mean they should be able to run topless! Jesus, read the post!!!!

Calm down, cupcake.

Just stopping by to say...


Men with hairy chests are sexy
Men with bare chests are sexy
Men with some sprinkling of chest hair are sexy


Run topless all you want. I look forward to running in my sports bra and shorts again.