tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post2295380103977929577..comments2023-10-25T06:22:56.542-07:00Comments on MISCELLANEOUS RAMBLINGS OF A SLOW POKE: Clothing woesPokeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07508944961795409606noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-560030273789261122008-01-06T20:59:00.000-08:002008-01-06T20:59:00.000-08:00I haven't been running long enough to have much in...I haven't been running long enough to have much input on this, but I came across <A HREF="http://www.skirtgoddess.com/products/determination/" REL="nofollow">this</A> today. They're cute, stylish, and covers your backside.Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588595816491102595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-53889837976880854632008-01-04T14:13:00.000-08:002008-01-04T14:13:00.000-08:00my first thought is 'eh, who cares how you look!' ...my first thought is 'eh, who cares how you look!' I wore spandex bike shorts for one run once. it was scary but i decided i didn't care who saw. i don't do it often tho :)<BR/><BR/>tights under your shorts is good until you warm up. capri tighs under a skirt??? why don't they make leg warmers out of technical fabric in the same way they make arm warmers? you might be able to find knee warmers (check the bike shops).onepinkfuzzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051876085727067200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-65126536760728424062008-01-04T10:44:00.000-08:002008-01-04T10:44:00.000-08:00Hey you! I am wearing shorts and doing what Pat s...Hey you! I am wearing shorts and doing what Pat said. So what I usually wear at our running club meetings and then I am going to buy a pair of sweat to discard once I am warmed up. :>) Hey, I am 5'4" also!J~Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801414494327642020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-75674501114746201782008-01-03T20:55:00.000-08:002008-01-03T20:55:00.000-08:00I can't live without my capri running tights.........I can't live without my capri running tights......that is when I fit into them. They are great and the perfect weight.<BR/><BR/>The other thing I use that prevents the raw skin is Body Glide. This is a God Send. If you decide to wear shorts, lube up good with body glide. I have never had a problem with chaffing after using it.<BR/><BR/>Good luck on your race!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967080850862781446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-87813034660671328302008-01-03T19:30:00.000-08:002008-01-03T19:30:00.000-08:00Hey! Looking forward to meeting you next weekend....Hey! Looking forward to meeting you next weekend. Wow, that's really NEXT weekend! :-)<BR/><BR/>I wear shorts over 40 degrees, and plan on bringing mine. Looks like Marcy is on the same plan. But, I'll have to bodyglide like crazy, cause shorts lately have tended to give that oh so unpleasant experience of chafing. Bummer.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, don't worry about how you look. I really shouldn't say this because I care about how I look when running, but more importantly I want to be comfortable. You'll be fine whatever you choose.<BR/><BR/>See you next weekend! :-)Mendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968363500551483010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-70051382046281692052008-01-03T18:32:00.000-08:002008-01-03T18:32:00.000-08:00I'm sure you'll get the outfit right, however I am...I'm sure you'll get the outfit right, however I am a little offended. If 5'4" is short, what is 5'2"? <BR/><BR/>I always wondered if I officially qualified as a "little person". Maybe I can attend the conference this year.<BR/><BR/>HaHaBevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717068569244997449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-14047960224536003582008-01-03T17:55:00.000-08:002008-01-03T17:55:00.000-08:002 options: Wear some compression spandex shorts un...2 options: Wear some compression spandex shorts underneath your regular pair of running shorts. You can likely find some cheapo ones at Target. Those will help a lot with the chub rub. I have that same problem in the cold and spandex shorts are my solution. Another option is to simply slather up with a ton of Body Glide or Aquaphor on the thighs and wear the shorts...and maybe re-apply 1/2way through the race.<BR/><BR/>I did this race last year when it was bitterly cold (I think it was a record low?!) at the start but I still needed shorts for the actual race. Pants will just be too warm. You might want to get to Goodwill and find some cheap throwaway pants & sweatshirt for the start...the race started late and it took something like 30 minutes to get to the start so I was cold!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757895341895535568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-81989012722664930702008-01-03T15:21:00.000-08:002008-01-03T15:21:00.000-08:00How about the compression tights that are capri's....How about the compression tights that are capri's. I like Nike, because they have that neeto pocket in the back. I am 5'4 too, and that way they are just the right length. OMG, does that mean I am short too. I have been in denial :-)Vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275505112098052230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-72011617218830963602008-01-03T15:14:00.000-08:002008-01-03T15:14:00.000-08:00PS I forgot my most important secret. BRIGHT RED ...PS I forgot my most important secret. BRIGHT RED LIPSTICK.<BR/><BR/>Draw the eyes UP! :DNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684236668997938263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-7951215177827148252008-01-03T14:36:00.000-08:002008-01-03T14:36:00.000-08:00Really, I can't help, but thanks for the post -- g...Really, I can't help, but thanks for the post -- great laugh at the end of the day.<BR/><BR/>Pat makes a great point -- you'll probably want to shed what ever you wear within a few miles so go to Goodwill and get something cheap.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790986632496893193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-85689215876343085892008-01-03T14:34:00.000-08:002008-01-03T14:34:00.000-08:00I'm going with shorts, too. I'm hoping for a run ...I'm going with shorts, too. I'm hoping for a run this weekend when it is in the 40s here and as long as all goes well then I'm not going to worry too much about it. I'll probably bring a pair of pants just in case, but I get stinking hot, too :PLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03501994313918529337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-67689349646523999212008-01-03T13:32:00.000-08:002008-01-03T13:32:00.000-08:00Oh GAWD that IS a dilemma. You obviously do care ...Oh GAWD that IS a dilemma. You obviously do care or you wouldn't be writing all this. BTW, I DO care too. People think I am thinner than I am because I try to wear flattering things and only post flattering pics. :D :D :D I'm really one of the big girls. hee hee<BR/><BR/>I am usually good down to about 45 or 50 for shorts, so it probably is going to be an issue. Garbage bag might work depending on how cold the start is supposed to be. I think I would try the tights and shorts over. Or the compression capris. <BR/><BR/>And you SO know that Marcy is snappng a picture. You guys are going to have a blast!!!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684236668997938263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-85212289810306991712008-01-03T13:13:00.000-08:002008-01-03T13:13:00.000-08:00Who cares about your ass. Although if it calls for...Who cares about your ass. Although if it calls for weather in the 50s, Nike makes a great pair of compression capris. (Or go the thrift shop route and get something to cover up in.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-19798858989694567282008-01-03T12:42:00.000-08:002008-01-03T12:42:00.000-08:00go to goodwill, buy some cheap running pants. run ...go to goodwill, buy some cheap running pants. run in them for 3-5 miles and discard them on the side of the road. Don't forget to put shorts on underneath. It will be 35-45 degrees at the start (hopefully - it was 28 last year). But, it should kick up into the 50's during the race. some runners even run with a plastic garbage bag to start.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582990912598134354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-49365945020608852872008-01-03T11:55:00.000-08:002008-01-03T11:55:00.000-08:00ROFLMAO! You're not short! I'm 5'5" so one inch ...ROFLMAO! You're not short! I'm 5'5" so one inch less is not short ;-)<BR/>I also feel your pain with being a sweater. I'm in the same boat. And be careful when you zoom by, I might just take a pic :P<BR/><BR/>You guys are having me all worried with what to wear now :P I'm thinking it's going to be tropical (and 40-50 seems like tropical to me LOL) but you all are talking pants?!?! I think I'm just going with shorts, short sleeve shirt and then a pullover on top of that. That should be good . . . I think. Gawwwdd I'll probably end up packing my tights just in case LOLMarcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-51835704864007369922008-01-03T11:13:00.001-08:002008-01-03T11:13:00.001-08:00Thanks for stopping by my blog, not sure if I can ...Thanks for stopping by my blog, not sure if I can help with your problem but maybe the tights and just wear your shorts over them.Jason The Running Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285357579620813454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-57147286832105861282008-01-03T11:13:00.000-08:002008-01-03T11:13:00.000-08:00Can I tell you a secret? Did you know guys go thro...Can I tell you a secret? Did you know guys go through the same thing? In fact, I tend to get more worried about race-day wardrobe than the race itself. Shhh. Don't tell anyone. http://illrunfordonuts.blogspot.com/2007/10/major-dilemma-day-before-race.htmlTopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846292319333320839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-51539825952193377702008-01-03T10:59:00.000-08:002008-01-03T10:59:00.000-08:00I am a Brooks runnings pants girl too. I also hav...I am a Brooks runnings pants girl too. I also have the big butt problem, but I honestly don't care, lol. If it is cold on January 13th (I am running the WDW marathon the same days as the RNR) I will be wearing my pants with pride. My butt may be big but that day it will be carrying me 26.2 miles and I will be very proud of it by the end. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-60046209828822162612008-01-03T10:58:00.000-08:002008-01-03T10:58:00.000-08:00Sorry - I can offer no advice of value here...Sorry - I can offer no advice of value here...Chief Wahoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260906251213461124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-82075141716669460172008-01-03T10:34:00.000-08:002008-01-03T10:34:00.000-08:00I think you should move to Hawaii. You can always...I think you should move to Hawaii. You can always run in shorts here - always!!! And at 5'4" you're not that short. There are lots and lots of people of Asian descent much shorter than that. I know cuz I'm 5'4" :)Flohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178703086017106765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-2710721965933309502008-01-03T09:41:00.000-08:002008-01-03T09:41:00.000-08:00I vote for a slinky 2 piece bikini and running sho...I vote for a slinky 2 piece bikini and running shoes. On the serious side, I will be in shorts and t-shirt.Marathoner in Traininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04644005438770813477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851544089340059791.post-34850315051020437992008-01-03T09:15:00.000-08:002008-01-03T09:15:00.000-08:00I vote compression capri's -- they're warm enough,...I vote compression capri's -- they're warm enough, avoid the rubbage, and let you keep the sweating under control. Forget what your bum looks like -- YOUR RUNNING for goodness sakes! Anyway, with a jacket for the cold weather, most of your back side will be covered anyway.<BR/><BR/>Pick it, then forget about it and have fun!Joy | Love | Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05976555367096513196noreply@blogger.com