26.2 in a running skirt

springtrio
springtrio Posts: 429 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So, I bought a running skirt about a month ago, and it was tight but fit. Well, tried it on today and it fits perfect. I bought it in mind knowing I'd eventually use the entire thing outfit for a race. My question is...would it be comfortable to wear for an entire 26.2? I'd love to wear it race day, but unsure if it's going to ride up since I'll be running relatively fast (for me) esp. since I'm trying to do the entire marathon in 4:30. Can any ladies vouch and tell me I'll be comfortable in it the whole time or should I just hold on to it for a 10K?

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  • calderst
    calderst Posts: 222 Member
    I always wear my running skirt for races-- I've worn it for several halfs and one full-- and I plan on wearing it for my full this fall! The one I normally wear for races has shorts. They ride up a little but no more than my running shorts do; the difference is nobody can tell. I also usually use body glide on the inside of my legs before I start so I don't end up with any chafing.

    Have you already done all your long runs? If not, try it out on one and see how it feels.

    Best of luck on your 26.2!
  • springtrio
    springtrio Posts: 429 Member
    I always wear my running skirt for races-- I've worn it for several halfs and one full-- and I plan on wearing it for my full this fall! The one I normally wear for races has shorts. They ride up a little but no more than my running shorts do; the difference is nobody can tell. I also usually use body glide on the inside of my legs before I start so I don't end up with any chafing.

    Have you already done all your long runs? If not, try it out on one and see how it feels.

    Best of luck on your 26.2!

    I haven't. I'm doing a 20 mile on Wednesday, and then I'll be doing another one next week. Great idea, I'll have to test it out this week - didn't think of that. I also haven't gotten body glide yet (usually wear compression tights) but I'll pick some up before race day.

    Thank you!
  • Nikstergirl
    Nikstergirl Posts: 1,549 Member
    I love mine! I wear it for every run (I have three) and mine has the undershorts. My legs don't tend to rub together when I run, but they do if I walk... motivation to run the whole thing!!!! LOL!

    Good luck on your race!
  • springtrio
    springtrio Posts: 429 Member
    I love mine! I wear it for every run (I have three) and mine has the undershorts. My legs don't tend to rub together when I run, but they do if I walk... motivation to run the whole thing!!!! LOL!

    Good luck on your race!

    Thank you! Mine has the shorts under it too. The most wear it's gotten was me admiring myself in the mirror. LOL Guess I'll have to give it a test run.
  • mamato4kids
    mamato4kids Posts: 217 Member
    I love mine too, and wear them for races including marathons. My body heat usually helps keep them in place.
  • splashwags
    splashwags Posts: 262 Member
    Definitely test it out on a long run. I ended up with some chafing when I wore one on a hot humid day...
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