Naked race tips

BerryH
BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
edited November 7 in Chit-Chat
I've entered a race in which all participants will be running naked. Nude. Starkers. In their birthday suits. As nature intended.

Did you know a collective noun for tigers is a streak? Or that there are only 300 Sumatran tigers left in the wild?

London Zoo's "Streak For Tigers" race raises awareness of its work with tigers by having 300 humans - many painted suitably stripy - streak through Regent's Park completely starkers. You'll be delighted to hear that the zoo is private land so I won't be hauled away for public indecency!

Have you ever run naked? What tips can you offer?

How will I cope without my industrial-strength sports bra? Should I practice by running nude round my living room? Where do I stop when applying sun cream? How do I keep my gaze at eye level?

All suggestions gratefully received!
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  • WhatAnAss
    WhatAnAss Posts: 1,598 Member
    I have ran naked while running from the cops after breaking into the clubhouse pool for a skinny dip. It's something else lol I say get your practice in lol
  • AwesomelyAmber
    AwesomelyAmber Posts: 1,617 Member
    HA! You crack me up! In for tips! :flowerforyou: You are going to do just fine in your race.. GO YOU!!!! :drinker:
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    There was a post about naked running yesterday. The OP couldn't believe it was a thing, but some people had some tips and tricks in the thread.....

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1359895-seriously

    Good luck to your bouncing mounds! :drinker: :bigsmile:
  • litsy3
    litsy3 Posts: 783 Member
    I haven't run naked, but my tip would be VASELINE.

    Also, I believe some nude races make an exception for (a) running shoes (and socks, if preferred) and (b) bras for ladies who would be in pain without one.
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    Avoid sand.

    *shudder*
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    Avoid sand.

    *shudder*

    I had a chill go up my spine just thinking about sand and you poor ladies. :noway:
  • missdaisy79
    missdaisy79 Posts: 566 Member
    I was going to ask if you get to wear trainers or not...?
  • ALambino
    ALambino Posts: 22
    Don't run past any schools
  • KseRz
    KseRz Posts: 980 Member
    I've entered a race in which all participants will be running naked. Nude. Starkers. In their birthday suits. As nature intended.

    Did you know a collective noun for tigers is a streak? Or that there are only 300 Sumatran tigers left in the wild?

    London Zoo's "Streak For Tigers" race raises awareness of its work with tigers by having 300 humans - many painted suitably stripy - streak through Regent's Park completely starkers. You'll be delighted to hear that the zoo is private land so I won't be hauled away for public indecency!

    Have you ever run naked? What tips can you offer?

    How will I cope without my industrial-strength sports bra? Should I practice by running nude round my living room? Where do I stop when applying sun cream? How do I keep my gaze at eye level?

    All suggestions gratefully received!

    Sorry, usually when I am running naked its because I have had too much to drink and do not remember much between the blackout periods.

    I would imagine slow and steady wins the race?
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    I recommend holding your boobies the whole time.
    This sounds hilarious by the way!
    Men holding their junk, ladies holding their girls - all whilst running. Bwhahahaa.
  • blueboxgeek
    blueboxgeek Posts: 574 Member
    Hahahahaha, this is awesome! Well done you for doing this, tigers are wonderful animals.

    Seriously I would just have to hold my boobs the whole way, how long is the run?
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Here is the coverage from last year (from a national newspaper but mildly NSFW for bare bottoms).

    http://metro.co.uk/2013/08/16/gallery-streak-for-tigers-naked-run-through-zsl-london-zoo-3925889/
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    I was going to ask if you get to wear trainers or not...?
    Yes, that and a wristband for your luggage, and entry comes with a tiger mask if you want to stay anonymous. Oh, and a couple of temporary tattoos!

    I was thinking of wearing my barefoot trainers for a giggle.
  • Veil5577
    Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
    :huh:
  • Jerrypeoples
    Jerrypeoples Posts: 1,541 Member
    i dont get how people can walk around with no shoes on. if i was a caveman i never would have left the cave. i cant imagine having to run away from a t-rex through woods with sticks and stones everywhere and stepping on them.
  • whovian67
    whovian67 Posts: 608 Member
    I used to go to Hedonism and Hippy Hollow (nudy places). I as pretty fit then.. That should be a new goal for me... looking good at a nudist camp. Good luck to you..
  • KMasz
    KMasz Posts: 2,720 Member
    Sunglasses? so people don't see you staring at their goods?
  • ohpiper
    ohpiper Posts: 697 Member
    I'd love to do a race like that! A friend of mine just sent info about one. Too bad there's not one around here!
  • ohpiper
    ohpiper Posts: 697 Member
    I used to go to Hedonism and Hippy Hollow (nudy places). I as pretty fit then.. That should be a new goal for me... looking good at a nudist camp. Good luck to you..

    I've been to Hippie Hollow several times when visiting Texas and have really enjoyed it.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Welp, I'm committed now (committed? I should be!), it's next Thursday:
    https://www.justgiving.com/BereniceBaker/

    While celebrating the body in all its shapes and sizes, I looked at last year's photos and scared myself silly at the reality of 300 naked people all in one place!
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Tonight's the night! Could have done without my bum having been roundly attacked by mozzies the day before I expose it to the world for the first time :ohwell:
  • lozzamagill
    lozzamagill Posts: 2
    Hi I just need a little help, I have had 2 friends join me on my fitness pal and have opted for dairy view friends only, they can see mine but I still can't see theirs. They are confused and so am I, can anyone help.
  • siport
    siport Posts: 7,429 Member
    Good luck, we will be expecting photos lol
  • ilfaith
    ilfaith Posts: 16,769 Member
    I would definitely suggest sunblock to cover those parts that rarely see the light of day (learned my lesson at a topless beach some years ago)
  • Reprocess
    Reprocess Posts: 43 Member
    In the top of this page go to

    Settings -> Diary Settings -> (scroll down to where you can change)

    [ ] Private
    [ ] Public
    [ ] Friends Only
    [ ] Locked with a key:
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    The last time I ran naked, I was 17 and screaming "red rooster! red rooster!" while tearing through the girl's dorm rooms. My only advice is make damn sure no one locks the door at the other end of the hallway. Oh. Not applicable here?
  • George_Baileys_Ghost
    George_Baileys_Ghost Posts: 1,524 Member
    I imagine there'll be plenty of tips there already. What more can MFP offer?
  • lozzamagill
    lozzamagill Posts: 2
    Never mind all sorted now.
  • rfw24
    rfw24 Posts: 443 Member
    OUCH!
  • Butrovich
    Butrovich Posts: 410 Member
    Never done it, but I suggest having someone photograph you running naked during training and perhaps we can all analyze the photos and give you some pointers. :)
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