Running Skorts

[katluvr]

I, too, have the rubbing thigh issue, so I prefer any type of compression or "tights" but short. This year I found TONS of long tights or capri's, but hard time finding shorts (tight/compression). I ran my marathon in my favorite one...but they are falling apart between the thighs (all that friction!). I don't want a skort/running skirt. Just some good ole shorts that can handle the "rub".

K

[colby]

I, too, have the rubbing thigh issue, so I prefer any type of compression or "tights" but short. This year I found TONS of long tights or capri's, but hard time finding shorts (tight/compression). I ran my marathon in my favorite one...but they are falling apart between the thighs (all that friction!). I don't want a skort/running skirt. Just some good ole shorts that can handle the "rub".

K

I didn't think about this until recently with all the threads on it, but I had one pair of tri shorts that I wore for a few tris, maybe Ironman (don't remember), and they wore through the seams between the thighs. I have been training in another pair for 2 seasons, ran a marathon in them, and they are awesome. I am afraid of what happens when they wear out! I am afraid to try running shorts not just because of thigh rubbage but because I am not confident of my assets.

The ones that have lasted a long time are from Zoot, but so are the ones that didn't last a long time. Go figure. The ones that have lasted do have a longer inseam.

I think they are probably replaced by these:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,...For-Women.html
or these:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,...For-Women.html

The stuff in the Zoot Ultra line have fabrics that are more technical, more compressive, but also seem to rub harsher against each other. That's probably what my first pair were. I have a newer pair of Ultras but I don't train in them until I get into longer distances and need to not deviate from race plan.

[zoom-zoom]

The stuff in the Zoot Ultra line have fabrics that are more technical, more compressive, but also seem to rub harsher against each other. That's probably what my first pair were. I have a newer pair of Ultras but I don't train in them until I get into longer distances and need to not deviate from race plan.

I have to REALLY watch seam placement in the crotch area of compression shorts and tights. I had two pair of Mizuno tights that I LOVED...comfiest things I've ever worn. But after about 2-3 months on one pair and only a month or two on the other I sent them back. Mizuno replaced them, but I ended up selling the new replacements on eBay, since I knew the new ones would fare no better. I have thighs that eat seams for breakfast.

I don't know why companies insist upon putting seams smack-dab dead-center between thighs. The friction tears stuff up unless a woman has wider hips and thinner thighs. I have the opposite combo.

[Bike Chick]

I suffered with the thigh burn last week for the first time ever......Oh my! By the time I noticed it, it was too late and there was nothing I could do. I relied on you ladies here at TE to figure out how to fix the problem and ordered a Atalanta running skirt. I ran 5 miles in it last night and absolutely love it! It weighs nothing, wicks perspiration, is very comfortable, and there is no thigh rub. I would recommend it to anyone.