Running Capris?

[roadie gal]

2+ on the capris and "tights" shorts. I wear them for my longer runs. I like RaceReady. They're (relatively) cheap. The shorts and, I think, the capris have a gusset that runs up the inside of the entire leg so there's no seam to chafe. They're not tight compression clothes. I like that. I hate feeling like an overstuffed sausage in my pants.

[Tri Girl]

I'm in the same boat as you, and the sensitive skin on my inner thighs weeps for you. When I was 30 lbs lighter, my thighs just played nicely next to each other on runs. Now, they constantly rub and wrestle with each other. And longer shorts still ride up and find their way up my thighs to my connecting region (and all the bunched up fabric becomes like a diaper). Lately, I always run in my tri shorts. I haven't tried running compression shorts, as I assume they're the same thing. They keep my thighs nicely separated and in their own confined area so everybody gets along nicely.

And teigyr, I've been there before. Everybody's happy until the water hits and then you've never had such pain. Funny how chafing works.

[Aggie_Ama]

Thanks ladies! DH and I are running a 5k to benefit Colon Cancer Research (Dad is in remission) and I desperately want a positive experience. My training runs have been horrific though. Back 30 lbs ago I could wear the running style shorts without issue but now I am a slight chunk and they don't work. I am going shopping this weekend.

[teigyr]

Have got to say, I wore my tri shorts for a 13 mile treadmill run on friday. My thighs are completely RAW!!! I now understand the need for run capris. I usually wear them but wore the shorts because I knew I'd get hot.

I'm the same re 30 lbs. It needs to Go Away. You'd think with all the exercise it would but no...am actually thinking that I might need to do the D word. I don't like diets. I don't eat that poorly either...

Anyway, I'm feeling for you because those inner thigh rubbing things HURT!!!

[KnottedYet]

I'm lusting after a pair of these CWX tight capris http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=22545 and a pair of these loose (and ON SALE) Sporthill knickers http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=25228

But I'm afraid the Sporthill in L would be too small, and there is no XL... sniffle.

I can't even imagine running in my shorts right now. Ouch.

[DrBadger]

I also have issues with chafing if I don't wear capris or compression shorts. I also have had issues with shorts riding up even if they are bike style compression as I have pretty large thighs. I have the following shorts and capris and I really like them, don't ride up at all, and I wore the capris for my half marathon and they were great.

http://www.rei.com/product/732188
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/RRL894/
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/BRL915/ (but an older version without the color)

[OakLeaf]

Dang, DrB, I was just looking at those shorts on REI.com when I put together my order the other night... and looking... and looking... and wondering about them... and didn't order them

Does that wide waistband tend to roll over or bunch up? (I'm very short-waisted.) What is the rise - using Athleta's system which I LOVE - number of fingers below your natural waist: "index rise, peace rise, scout rise, palm rise"? Do they run true to size?