The Run Log is having the intended effect. I actually thought to myself today, “I better hit the gym tonight so I don’t look lazy.” Ah, the power of peer pressure. I went. My overall pace wasn’t blistering but I did manage to finish the first mile in 11:28 (a personal best). I think I need new gym clothes though. My old shorts and T-shirts are getting pretty baggy and I spend half my time flopping my arms around and trying to un-bunch things into a comfortable position. What do you wear when you run?
brigita
August 13, 2003 — 12:46 am
i personally prefer spandex shorts and slim-fitting tank tops when i run. i’ve given those running shorts (with the high-cut legs and inset…er…panty) a try, but felt like i was constantly fiddling with them as well.
Kristen
August 13, 2003 — 2:17 am
my mum gave me proper running shorts (not the little short shorts though!)for christmas last year, and they are super comfortable. they have the built-in knickers, and whilst that might sounds kinda weird (hey, i thought it was weird), it’s actually comfortable and there is little or no creepage. i need a proper sports bra for running in – i like champion best, but nike is OK too. any old cotton t-shirt will do, though i do like my few ‘proper’ running t-shirts (also gifts).
Tricia
August 13, 2003 — 6:40 am
I wear same as Kristen (although her mom didn’t send me mine 😉 ), but I usually wear 2 running bras (I’ve only found one kind that gives enough support on its own). I also wear a hat and synthetic running socks (w/ good shoes, of course).
Once the temps go below 60 degrees or so I replace the shorts with running tights and when the temp gets a little cooler I wear a very lightweight jacket, that I usually take off a mile into the run and tie around my waist. While I usually wear cotton t-shirts in warm temperatures (I have a lot from various runs that I’ve done), I don’t wear cotton when it gets cold; that’s when it’s important to wear quick-dry, wicking fabrics.
Kris
August 13, 2003 — 11:48 pm
Okay, it’s evident that I’m wearing, like, twice as much clothing as you guys to run in. No wonder I get so uncomfortable and sweaty. One big problem is that all the nice fitted sporty tank tops here have built in shelf bras that do *nothing* for my generous figure, and I feel like a dork wearing a bra under a bra. So I end up wearing a T-shirt, and all of my T-shirts are now huge on me. But hmmm, this double-bra-thing sounds interesting, Tricia. I might have to give that a try.
brigita
August 14, 2003 — 12:10 am
i’m definitely a fan of the double bra—i usually wear a champion uniboob over-the-head number (in a size small, if you can believe it) over a champion underwire bra. those suckers don’t move a bit with all that “support” (aka crushing force). 😉