Any runners out there?

[ossian]

This has been a great thread! I've learned a lot from everybody.

Allegirl. I've been running with a thong for years under my running gear. No panty lines! As far as chaffing in the back, I've trial and error'd this one to death. What I've settled on is actually Men's Clever mesh thong. The wide semi non elastic strap keeps the junk in place with no chaffing in back, even on the long hot mid summer runs. I'm still trying to find a solution for friggin hammered bloody nipples after sweaty runs in the summer. Nipple scabs, calluses are just plain wrong. Humm... on second thought my feet look like runners feet.... argh!!!!

Three years ago I did switch to Merrell Barefoot Run Trail Glove, nice yellow color! For a year I did try the Vibram 5 finger running shoes, but after a few instances of snagging and breaking my little toe on various objects; I've settled on the Merrell shoes. There were a few unanticipated benefits from this switch, my skinny calves bulked up from running on the balls of my feet as opposed to the heels. And my knee pain went away and mileage went up! I would miss running if I had to give it up.....

[DarcyAnne]

I'm catching up, i missed all the runners responding, very cool to see all the runners and a cyclist I hope someone is still reading this thread.

NurseSam, I know which Chicago marathon you're talking, how could it ever be that hot at that time of the year? Even the water when it was available was just very warm. Our group was a bunch of first timers for a marathon, so we paid the price. Running shoes have relatively a short life span, so I know how you can go through 18 pairs.

Loni, keep moving! I picked up a mountain bike and still have my older reliable skinny tire road bike, nothing like having the cross training and what a break from the aches of running. It's hard to choose someday whether to ride or run, depends what I have coming up on which I do. We do a popular 7 day ride here across the state each summer and we cooked here last year. We saw steam rising off the blacktops when it rained, we literally felt more heat rising up on those roads then coming down on us.

Lily Black, nice job girl. It all starts somewhere, and you've started something now.

I go out very frequently in women's gear, albeit minus the shoes since I can't find any, plus I'm picky about shoes too like NurseSam, but I have some colorful laces to go with them. I much prefer the comfort of the women's running shorts and then Target's sales on their workout clothing is the best. I agree too with Lori, a sports bra can be perfect on cooler days for just the right layer for warmth.

Tall2826, why did the police stop you? I've never had that happen.

It's interesting to hear how many people have been yelled at. I only happen once on a long training run, on a very little used gravel road, I just figured it was a farmer who was taking out his frustration of having just sold his sheep at market. I run roads and trails, and I agree with the trail runners here, it's just easier running without the cars and people don't hassle you, in fact the women are friendly towards me when I'm in cute clothes. I haven't worked out how to do eye makeup that doesn't sting after a few miles so that's left behind now, any ideas there?

Who has found the best way of getting their clothes to smell fresh after a workout? Those wicking, dri fit, tech clothes hold bacteria which give the odor that lasts through normal washing. I've had to resort to bleach which works like a charm and doesn't discolor the non-cotton clothing at all and has brightened them back to looking new. I tried the Sport Wash type products and found it a waste of money.

[hmerkin]

I like to run, always trying to run from myself! Kind of of sad, but my girlfriends' clothes fit me! She recently won an award at her company! She asked me to attend. I attended as her long-lost cousin in a bridesmaid dress - proper lingerie, tights, full make-up and high-heel 4 in. black patent pumps! This was the best!