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 2009-06-16 10:49 AM |
Pro  4824    Houston |  Subject: First shirtless runI live in Houston where it is CRAZY hot and humid. I usually run in shorts, sport bra and some kind of non cotton top. But in long runs even the runner style tops bug me after a while. Many times while out running I wished I could just take my top off. I always feel jealous when I see men running & swimming topless. Don't get me wrong, I need the sports bra so I couldn't go completely bare but the thought is nice. This morning while deciding how long I was going to run today I decided to take the plunge and run shirtless. I'm not really modest but after 5 kids I'm not used to the general public seeing my mid section. Well..... I feel liberated and will likely run shirtless from now on  |
| 2009-06-16 10:50 AM in reply to: #2221176 |
| On your right | Subject: RE: First shirtless run I never go shirtless. I always have my sweater on.  |
| 2009-06-16 10:50 AM in reply to: #2221176 |
Science Nerd 28760   Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: First shirtless run You are braver than I am! I've thought about it, but I feel so insecure about people seeing me without a shirt on. |
| 2009-06-16 10:54 AM in reply to: #2221176 |
Pro 4827 McKinney, TX | Subject: RE: First shirtless run How many replies before "worthless without pictures" shows up? |
| 2009-06-16 11:09 AM in reply to: #2221198 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: First shirtless run KenD - 2009-06-16 10:54 AM How many replies before "worthless without pictures" shows up? Seems to me like you just posted it. |
| 2009-06-16 11:12 AM in reply to: #2221176 |
Pro 4824 Houston | Subject: RE: First shirtless run Ok, be kind and keep in mind I have been pregnant AND/OR nursing for almost 9 solid years. And ummmm I'm obviously no spring chicken. (shirtless0609.jpg) Attachments ---------------- shirtless0609.jpg (16KB - 28 downloads) |
| 2009-06-16 11:16 AM in reply to: #2221262 |
Expert 1075 Champaign Area, IL | Subject: RE: First shirtless run niceeeeeeeee....do you need a running partner?!?!?! |
| 2009-06-16 11:17 AM in reply to: #2221176 |
Veteran 193 Bridgewater MA | Subject: RE: First shirtless run Keri - Let anyone else think whatever they want. I often run in just the spandex shorts. Many would put on shorts over the spandex. But to heck with vanity or appearance, I am running (or exercising) for the sport; not to impress others. So, sure, run like that if it is what is comfortable. Especially in the weather down in Texas. |
| 2009-06-16 11:30 AM in reply to: #2221262 |
Pro 4827 McKinney, TX | Subject: RE: First shirtless run KeriKadi - 2009-06-16 11:12 AM Ok, be kind and keep in mind I have been pregnant AND/OR nursing for almost 9 solid years. And ummmm I'm obviously no spring chicken. Sweet! Keep on running just the way you are. And keep track of the number of traffic accidents that happen in the vicinity. |
| 2009-06-16 11:40 AM in reply to: #2221176 |
Extreme Veteran 682 Canton, MI. via Detroit | Subject: RE: First shirtless run I need a sports bra too! |
| 2009-06-16 11:44 AM in reply to: #2221176 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: First shirtless run Good for you! I have five kids too....and ran last summer a few times when hot in my compression shorts and sports bra. My husband and kids would say you are running in that..my answer yep...who cares..we are to old to worry about what other folks think of us. It is funny progress as when I started training for my first tri 6 years ago I'd only run in the dark so my neighbors wouldn't see me. |
| 2009-06-16 11:54 AM in reply to: #2221176 |
Extreme Veteran 417 Davidson | Subject: RE: First shirtless run As a point of reference, I see women/girls running in the same attire here in NC all the time and I doubt they get a second look. Well, maybe some of them do. But really, you certainly don't have anything to be ashamed of, that's for sure. By the way, my wife wears the same thing when she runs or walks outside and she's had two kids. No big deal, enjoy the 'liberation'. Greg |
| 2009-06-16 12:00 PM in reply to: #2221176 |
Pro 5011 Twin Cities | Subject: RE: First shirtless run Honey, you look fine! You look MORE than fine. And even if you DIDN'T look fine (which totally does not aplly here, b/c like I said, you look great)...who cares. Be comfortable. |
| 2009-06-16 12:07 PM in reply to: #2221176 |
| Subject: RE: First shirtless run Nice - you look great for 5 kids! My abs still jiggle a little too much for my comfort, esp. since I'm otherwise thin and feel like I "should" have nice abs, so it'll be a little while until I rock the sports bra - but hopefully by the end of the summer. |
| 2009-06-16 12:10 PM in reply to: #2221176 |
Member 22 Charlotte, NC | Subject: RE: First shirtless run I have run shirtless exactly once. I was at Kure Beach supporting my sister and wanted to fit a run in during her bike ride. It was amazingly hot. As soon as I pulled my top off and ran in just the sports bra I felt liberated, not to mention cooler. I haven't done it since because most of my runs are with the group, but I always buy sports bras now with the consideration of wearing just that. I love it! |
| 2009-06-16 12:42 PM in reply to: #2221176 |
Expert 885 | Subject: RE: First shirtless run Hey, when it's as hot and humid as it has been here lately, I run with as few clothes on as possible. Last night - shorts and a sports bra. I do it all the time. |
| 2009-06-16 12:43 PM in reply to: #2221176 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: First shirtless run KeriKadi - 2009-06-16 10:49 AM I live in Houston where it is CRAZY hot and humid. I usually run in shorts, sport bra and some kind of non cotton top. But in long runs even the runner style tops bug me after a while. Many times while out running I wished I could just take my top off. I always feel jealous when I see men running & swimming topless. Don't get me wrong, I need the sports bra so I couldn't go completely bare but the thought is nice. This morning while deciding how long I was going to run today I decided to take the plunge and run shirtless. I'm not really modest but after 5 kids I'm not used to the general public seeing my mid section. Well..... I feel liberated and will likely run shirtless from now on I wear my tri top and tri shorts. Luckily my tri top covers my torso and has a high neck line. The pockets are great for longer runs. But yeah, sometimes I just say, "SCREW IT- if they don't like it, they don't have to look", and I run in shorts and a small sports bra (for shorter run sessions). |
| 2009-06-16 12:44 PM in reply to: #2221262 |
Champion 5117 Brandon, MS | Subject: RE: First shirtless run |
| 2009-06-16 12:52 PM in reply to: #2221176 |
Extreme Veteran 657 | Subject: RE: First shirtless run I sometimes run in Houston. I know exactly how you feel. If you break a sweat you can be assured your shirt will weigh about 5 lbs at the end of the run. |
| 2009-06-16 12:55 PM in reply to: #2221587 |
| Triathlete Nation ~ Texas! | Subject: RE: First shirtless run sesh - 2009-06-16 12:44 PM This thread is most definitely worthy now! yeah, but it could always use a few more pics... all this running with the fewest amount of clothing on talk and we only get 1 pic.... slackers!  |
| 2009-06-16 3:55 PM in reply to: #2221176 |
Expert 790 | Subject: RE: First shirtless run |
| 2009-06-16 4:10 PM in reply to: #2222277 |
Pro 4824 Houston | Subject: RE: First shirtless run Houstonrider - 2009-06-16 3:55 PM Trin2bfast, You don't want me to post my shirtless pics from my swim this past Sunday. I was there, you don't have anything to worry about.  |
| 2009-06-16 4:48 PM in reply to: #2221176 |
Master 2355 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: First shirtless run |
| 2009-06-16 4:56 PM in reply to: #2221176 |
Master 2477 Oceanside, California | Subject: RE: First shirtless run I thought I was used to being around female athletes by being a competitive cheerleader for 6 years and being the minority gender in the locker room. I did not know that people thought that working out in a sports bra was big deal until now. This is a first for me. Don't feel the need to qualify yourself. How many obnoxious, shirtless men have larger breasts than athletic females? (Seriously, the most sexist comments that I have heard said to women are from the ugliest, fattest dudes -- don't get that.) If they can go shirtless, you can wear a sports bra with pride. |
| 2009-06-16 5:20 PM in reply to: #2221176 |
Member 11 | Subject: RE: First shirtless run I used to run in just shorts and a sports bra, back when I was in my early 20s and ridiculously fit. Now? I'm too self conscious to do it. (That, and I tend to burn. So it's a high SPF and a wicking shirt for me!) My jiggly mid-section bugs me! I have definitely noticed very, very, very, very large men, walking around shirtless and apparently with no self-consciousness at all. I'm jealous. Oh well- off to drop my bike at the repair shop, followed by a swim/run brick. Yay! (shirtless.jpg) Attachments ---------------- shirtless.jpg (18KB - 12 downloads) |
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