such decisions --> what to wear when

_snw_
_snw_ Posts: 1,298 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
running the bolder boulder - (annual 10k road race in Boulder, Colorado. With over 54,000 racers, it is the largest race in the US in which all participants are timed and the fifth largest road race in the world.) it's super fun - tons of bands playing along the way, bbqs going on, tons of ppl in the crowd.

I was thinking of wearing a tutu, ruffled panties and a pair of my roller derby socks.


What do you think of runners who dress up? stupid or silly?

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  • MissC787
    MissC787 Posts: 175 Member
    I think you should be yourself. If dressing up will make you happy...DO IT! :)
    Have fun with it, and good luck!!


    *Edited to put an "s" on should. :P
  • rdennisjr
    rdennisjr Posts: 402 Member
    woot!
  • AuddAlise
    AuddAlise Posts: 723 Member
    I think you sound like a ton of fun to run with!

    BTW, I run in an angry birds shirt.
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,809 Member
    Go for it, as long as you are comfy. Me personally, I'm pissed you have to wear clothing now for the Bay to Breakers in San Francisco. Come on, if you can't run naked through San Francisco, where can you run naked?
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    I ran the St. Pat's Dash in a tutu and thigh high striped stockings. I rocked it.
  • Sp1nGoddess
    Sp1nGoddess Posts: 1,134 Member
    OMG do it! I run the White Rock relay and every year there are "elf" girls running in skirts and stripy socks.. everyone loves them!
  • parys1
    parys1 Posts: 2,072 Member
    Of course it's silly. That's the point. It's silly and awesome. My only caveat is not to wear something that chafes.
  • sortin
    sortin Posts: 78
    running the bolder boulder - (annual 10k road race in Boulder, Colorado. With over 54,000 racers, it is the largest race in the US in which all participants are timed and the fifth largest road race in the world.) it's super fun - tons of bands playing along the way, bbqs going on, tons of ppl in the crowd.

    I was thinking of wearing a tutu, ruffled panties and a pair of my roller derby socks.


    What do you think of runners who dress up? stupid or silly?

    It's an event, if you can do it dressed up and not feel silly, then do it.

    I remember when I ran in one of the Gasparilla 5k runs, there was a guy juggling the entire way. That was probably 17 years ago, and I still remember it.
  • slrrese
    slrrese Posts: 180 Member
    You knee socks only!! (JK)
  • Just_Dot
    Just_Dot Posts: 2,283 Member
    Definitely dress up!
  • Newf77
    Newf77 Posts: 802 Member
    I think your attire would be perfect. Some run it seriously some run it for fun. Do it and send pictures.
  • Kityngirl
    Kityngirl Posts: 14,304 Member
    I think it's freaking awesome! Although the socks might drive me crazy....just in case they started to fall...
  • _snw_
    _snw_ Posts: 1,298 Member
    I think it's freaking awesome! Although the socks might drive me crazy....just in case they started to fall...


    i've skated my *kitten* off for ~hours~ in many of my socks, so i definately would wear a pair that i'm used to!
  • spearfox
    spearfox Posts: 276 Member
    Go for it, have fun.

    I have a special shirt I would like to wear to races but I think it would be offensive at some of the fund raiser ones.
    The shirt says "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups."
  • WifeNMama
    WifeNMama Posts: 2,876 Member
    I love an excuse to dress up! For a teen event I was helping to lead, I painted myself gold, wore yellow shorts and tank top, added fairy wings. It was great!
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    Tutus are ALWAYS a good idea!
  • Kityngirl
    Kityngirl Posts: 14,304 Member
    I think it's freaking awesome! Although the socks might drive me crazy....just in case they started to fall...


    i've skated my *kitten* off for ~hours~ in many of my socks, so i definately would wear a pair that i'm used to!

    Then DOOOOOOOOO EEEEEETT!!!!
  • ZugTheMegasaurus
    ZugTheMegasaurus Posts: 801 Member
    Haha, in Boulder, weirder is better! Have a blast; I'm so jealous (one more year in New Jersey before I can go back home)!
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    For races such as the bolder boulder for other fun races (bay to breakers in sf) dressing up is a must. I am hoping to come up with something creative when I run the bay to breakers next year in san francisco. Though I am thinking of wearing my smile birthday suit and a smile!!!
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    running the bolder boulder - (annual 10k road race in Boulder, Colorado. With over 54,000 racers, it is the largest race in the US in which all participants are timed and the fifth largest road race in the world.) it's super fun - tons of bands playing along the way, bbqs going on, tons of ppl in the crowd.

    I was thinking of wearing a tutu, ruffled panties and a pair of my roller derby socks.


    What do you think of runners who dress up? stupid or silly?

    Sounds fantastic! How fun!
  • k1ngfl1pper
    k1ngfl1pper Posts: 46 Member
    Definitely do it!!!
  • ellie78
    ellie78 Posts: 375
    My friend I'm running with and I were thinking about running as Edina and Patsy from Ab Fab but weren't sure the smoking and gin and tonics would go over well:smile: ....we're still undecided. I didn't see too many people dressed up last year, but I say go for it if you want to do it!
  • Nerple
    Nerple Posts: 1,291 Member
    Tutus are ALWAYS a good idea!

    Couldn't agree more!
  • kuregisto
    kuregisto Posts: 122 Member
    What do you think of runners who dress up? stupid or silly?
    Always love it. Well, except for the Flying Pig Marathon this year. One guy was dressed up with pig ears, a squiggly tail and little wings. Amusing the first time he passed a group of spectators and yelled "Oink!" at maximum volume. But since we were running at about the same pace, I wanted to stuff the ears down his throat after eight or nine miles of it. We finally fell out of pace, and I had sweet silence from that point on.
    I was thinking of wearing a tutu, ruffled panties and a pair of my roller derby socks.
    Love it.
  • jcriscuolo
    jcriscuolo Posts: 319 Member
    I just did the Philadelphia Komen Race for the Cure on Sunday and the tutu was everywhere. Do it!
  • rossi02
    rossi02 Posts: 549 Member
    Whatever the event.. costumes are always an appropriate answer!

    Have fun!!!
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    DO IT!

    You're giving me ideas!
    I won't dress up this year for my races since theyre my first ones ever but next year, I so will.

    Wear a tiara with the tutu, you can get a cheap one at Claires lol
  • hypallage
    hypallage Posts: 624 Member
    Awesome idea!! Do it....

    Just make sure the socks don't rub when you run......run in them before the day to check!!
  • artbkward
    artbkward Posts: 238 Member
    Costumes are always welcome at road races, likely quite a few people will have something crazy on.

    My favorite road races are Halloween dress up 5 or 10Ks. I'll be running the 50,000+ strong Race for the Cure in Columbus on Saturday in a pink wig :)
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