When is it socially acceptable for shirtless running?

Seriously, buddy? When they look like you - Always. It could be the dead of winter and I wouldn't blink twice if you ran by my place. In fact, I'd probably have my face pressed against the window.

Since we are going for honesty, I agree with at the beach. I live in the hot humid locale of Houston, and everyone does whatever they want. I usually cover my eyes and think "TMI, I did not need to see that." Doesn't matter if you look awesome or not. Why? I am married, I don't want to go to my marriage bed comparing anyone to the love of my life. I can't unsee what I have seen. One opinion, and it will never be voted in. I accept that.

Whoa! Your life must be hell trying to avoid advertisements, so you don't compare. And no movies above rated G.

Yeah I'm blown away by it too. My husband is twice the size of me. I still never go to my marriage bed comparing him to the guys pics on here.. that is odd! It's what is inside that matters most.

If I see a guy running without a shirt, he lives in my neighborhood. Not a stranger, not someone I will never meet. I will see this neighbor, and everytime I see them I will think of it. As for movies, pics, etc? Those don't seem to affect me like actually seeing my neighbor with my own two eyes runnin around half nekkid. Context I guess? Real person vs. 2d person I will never meet or see IRL.

Solution...

OP if it makes you feel any better you will be running in nothing but a speedo. In my dreams.

But seriously your response to the guy in the other post was sincere and honest. Making you about 1000000x hotter.

Never. It's awkward. Run shirtless on the treadmill in your room! :P

Oh please. Let's not be such uptight prudes about the human body. Especially if it looks as good as the OP's body does (and as a gay man, I am somewhat of a connoisseur of the male body). Americans are such prudes about the human body it's positively 19th century Victorian. Completely ridiculous. From people freaking out over Janet Jackson flashing 2 nanoseconds of boobage to fear of seeing guys running shirtless, when you see the same thing at EVERY beach in America. Grow up people. It's the human body. We all have one. No reason to be ashamed of it or hide it. A shirtless male isn't sexual in the least bit. Neither is a topless female (hence the brouhaha over breastfeeding which is another reversion to Victorian morality). Of course women need a bra for support. Then again, quite a few men should too, but that is a different subject.

So run shirtless all you want. Mow your yard shirtless. There is no problem whatsoever.

That may be your opinion but others are posting what their thoughts are try to be respectful of others opinions!
I don't want to see any males or females running around all sweaty and gross. it has nothing to do with the human body and everything to do with what is acceptable behavior . As a gay man you should have better fashion sense than to condone such tacky displays. or maybe you are the type that wants your guys running around in gold thongs.

I was going to ask this in the fitness message board but I thought I would get some more honest (and entertaining) answers from the regulars on here.

So when is it acceptable for a guy to run shirtless? I know you should be able to whenever bc screw everyone else but honestly I do care what people think and would rather not gross them out.

So what is the criteria besides the weather? Is a full 6 pack required? Is it possible to not look like a douche shirtless running? Thoughts on when it is socially acceptable? Guidelines to follow?

I don't really care what you choose to do. IMO, it always looks "douchey." Is there a reason guys NEED to run shirtless?

I live in the Saint Louis area. In the summer it's well over 100 degrees, with 95+% humidity. I have to say that there have been days that I wanted to run shirtless. Days when even the light weight, space age material sleeveless running shirt felt like running with an insulated jacket on.

Try it with a running bra and shirt on then complain. There is no reason at all to feel like you need to run shirtless in any weather.

I was going to ask this in the fitness message board but I thought I would get some more honest (and entertaining) answers from the regulars on here.

So when is it acceptable for a guy to run shirtless? I know you should be able to whenever bc screw everyone else but honestly I do care what people think and would rather not gross them out.

So what is the criteria besides the weather? Is a full 6 pack required? Is it possible to not look like a douche shirtless running? Thoughts on when it is socially acceptable? Guidelines to follow?

If it's over 60 degrees I don't see the point in wearing a shirt. I don't have a 6-pack but I haven't scared anyone yet or at least they don't act too horrified. Pretty much IDGAF what other people driving in their cars think. They'll be down the road and I'll be out of sight in about 30 seconds while I'm living with the decision to wear a shirt or not for an hour or more.

I run shirtless, and more then just the bottom of my stomach jiggles. Who cares, if youre comfortable with your body

Never. It's awkward. Run shirtless on the treadmill in your room! :P

Oh please. Let's not be such uptight prudes about the human body. Especially if it looks as good as the OP's body does (and as a gay man, I am somewhat of a connoisseur of the male body). Americans are such prudes about the human body it's positively 19th century Victorian. Completely ridiculous. From people freaking out over Janet Jackson flashing 2 nanoseconds of boobage to fear of seeing guys running shirtless, when you see the same thing at EVERY beach in America. Grow up people. It's the human body. We all have one. No reason to be ashamed of it or hide it. A shirtless male isn't sexual in the least bit. Neither is a topless female (hence the brouhaha over breastfeeding which is another reversion to Victorian morality). Of course women need a bra for support. Then again, quite a few men should too, but that is a different subject.

So run shirtless all you want. Mow your yard shirtless. There is no problem whatsoever.

That may be your opinion but others are posting what their thoughts are try to be respectful of others opinions!
I don't want to see any males or females running around all sweaty and gross. it has nothing to do with the human body and everything to do with what is acceptable behavior . As a gay man you should have better fashion sense than to condone such tacky displays. or maybe you are the type that wants your guys running around in gold thongs.

That's rich. You're demanding people respect your opinion (at someone who's only infraction was having a well articulated opinion contrary to yours) and in your next sentence you declare other people to be "sweaty and gross" and complain of the great disservice it is to you yo have to see it.

Again. Boundaries. And also, if that's the only injustice with which you must deal, you're doing alright.

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That may be your opinion but others are posting what their thoughts are try to be respectful of others opinions!
I don't want to see any males or females running around all sweaty and gross. it has nothing to do with the human body and everything to do with what is acceptable behavior . As a gay man you should have better fashion sense than to condone such tacky displays. or maybe you are the type that wants your guys running around in gold thongs.
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I don't know in what part of the world it is socially unacceptable for a male to run shirtless, but in New England it is not an issue. (for men that is) I guess the biggest concern would be are you personally comfortable with your body to run without a shirt? at 300 pounds I wasn't ready to run shirtless! When it is hot and muggy wearing a shirt is just going to cause chaffing and it will weight about 10 pounds when it is wet. At my weight now, I would feel fine, although in a few weeks the cold will make it a non-issue.

I am just surprised to hear women have an issue with it. Wow!

I don't run shirtless...

...ever...

...but have no problem with others who do.


But honestly, I'm just in...

...to watch another awesome display of MFP hypocrisy re others' opinions.

I'm so happy I live on a beach. If a man runs by in a shirt, people wonder why.

I never run in an actual shirt. If people are offended by my bare belly, I don't have to know about it.

A person should be able to work out in whatever they feel comfortable wearing. It's hard to imagine shirtless running here right now, because it's F'ing cold, but if the weather permits and you're comfortable, go for it.

I live in AZ and men run shirtless all the time. I never even thought about it.

I would say as long as your moobs aren't bouncing all over the place, run shirtless.

Why do people on this site always get their gold thongs in such a wad? :laugh:

men running shirtless , women running/exercising in sports bras..all is good!

I personally never run shirtless.