Running around

Topsy · Post by **Topsy** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:20 pm

Later this year I will be running the Great South Run in Portsmouth (UK). I have never run in a skirt but I will be running as a vetran with a group of easy-minded friends who have all seen me skirted before - so no issue there.

What crossed my mind is what sort of skirt would be best. I obviously don't want one that will flip up with the smallest breeze but equally one that gives me the freedom to run without the rubbing you would get from shorts.

Any thoughts?

RichardN · Post by **RichardN** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:09 pm

Sounds as though a Mountain Kilt would fit the bill -- but I don't know where it is available in the UK. Try Googling it.

www.rei.com

Moutain Kilt review

Richard

binx · Post by **binx** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:16 am

Sounds like a perfect event for one of those field hockey or Lacrosse kilts.

binx

Since1982 · Post by **Since1982** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:25 am

I'd suggest a straight denim skirt to about 3 inches above the knees. The shortness of it will keep it from hindering your running in any way and the weight of denim will keep it from "flipping up" I would wear briefs under it tho. Or even a stretch denim skirt about the same length and style. Then theres no way it could hinder any running, jumping or squatting to rest.

The Satirist · Post by **The Satirist** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:19 am

I agree with Binx, a hockey kilt would be perfect, but wear pants underneath. (Underwear in American)

Kilted_John · Post by **Kilted_John** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:04 am

Another option could be a black or dark blue swim skirt, like what some women wear on the beach. Short enough not to impede movement, similar in design to a field hockey skirt, except for no pleats, and built-in underwear.

-J

Ash · Post by **Ash** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:25 am

Hi all,
Hockey skirt sounds best to me, maybe you could wear swimming trunks underneath, for containment purposes..........?

Ash

boca · Post by **boca** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:28 am

Another great option might be Running Skirts (appropreate title

). Their website is www.runningskirts.com, and they are specifically designed to run in. From the looks of them they are stretchy enough not to be too confining, but they aren't so loose as to flip up.

I would HIGHLY recommend reading this guy's experience wearing one: http://completerunning.com/running-blog ... hp?s=skirt

And while they may be $50 USD, you might want to contact them directly and let them know what you're doing. If you let them know you would be willing to sponser one of their skirts, especially while running in a race, they probably would be willing to give you a discount. They are a small enough business that you can talk with the people in charge one-on-one.

Topsy · Post by **Topsy** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:02 am

Boca

If I was in the US or Canada then maybe - as I'm closer to France than to London, RuningSkirts.com may not see a commercial advantage!

I posed the same question on imff.net and received replies suggesting hockey skirts from local stockists. The thread is here

Post by **Bob** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:34 am

I agree with the running skirts revew --- light colors like pink will just show too much down there. Black makes everything much less noticeable.

Big and Bashful · Post by **Big and Bashful** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:04 pm

Topsy, Did you run in one?
One what?
Do tell all!

Or if you have, what thread did you tell all in?

supertaff · Post by **supertaff** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:28 am

I highly recommend the skirt/skort in my "New skirt... Skort" thread.
I've cycled over 100 miles in mine and I've had a few short jogs in it too.
Very comfortable, and thanks to the built in short it hides all it needs to.
I've sewn the split in mine all the way up, so no matter how hard the wind blows it won't flap up.

I'd also recommend something like a netball dress. Many have the knicker built in. They are basically a leotard dress. Again very confortable, but it is a dress and that may not be your scene.

For general sport you can't beat a traditional pleated gym skirt with matching knickers underneath. The newer style unpleated skirts (hockey?) are very nice, but I've never owned one (not yet) so I can't say what they are like to wear.
Tennis skirts are almost identical, and easily bought from any decent sports shop.

One thing I will say is that women's sportswear is far more comfortable than traditionally male sportswear.

ST

Departed Member · Post by **Departed Member** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 2:22 am

If one was lucky enough (from an all male grammar school) to get picked to play the local girl's high school at hockey, then one was expected to wear the 'regulation' (kilted) hockey skirt which folded (gasp!) right over left. And that was way back in the early 60s! Some of the girl's 'cheated' - they wore a cullotte version! Even so, the 'standard' version never seemed to 'fly up' - unless one fell over (or were tripped up!).

skirttron · Post by **skirttron** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 7:33 pm

A kilt like my cotton camo would work quite well, but I think an elasticated waist would be much more comfortable than buckles. There is, of course, the possibility of wind, which might make skorts a better option.

cessna152towser · Post by **cessna152towser** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 6:57 pm

I've completed the Great North Run in a traditional wool kilt and also in a lightweight polycotton one. The wool one was far too hot and needed to be rolled up at the waist to shorten it, but the polycotton kilt to bottom of knee was perfect for the event this year.

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