Running Skorts

[Veronica]

How about some tri shorts? They are pricey, but I really like the Zoot Ultras. The pockets are big enough that I can put a flask and a couple of gels in one side and my cell phone and house key on the other side.

I finally killed a pair of the Zoots a couple of weeks ago with the dreaded thigh rub. But I wear mine to run, to ride and to work out with my trainer. So I probably got at least 100 wearings out of them.

Veronica

[Crankin]

I recently bought a Brooks running skort; it's shorter and has a shorter short underneath than the Athleta one I have, but it fits really well. It looked teeny when I took it out of the package, but it fits. It's cooler, as in good for hot weather.
Ugh, the Terry flare skort: I bought one for riding/errands and it just was wrong. I love the wide, low waist panel, but it just didn't fit right. And the skirt itself was huge on me, in an xsmall. I felt like it made me look huge, probably because it was too big in my normal size. I returned it.

[zoom-zoom]

I might have to try those. I have one of their regular running skirts and it's wayyyy too big in the waist relative to the butt/thighs for my build. It's also just generally too big all over now so I have it listed for sale here.

You know, a lot of people have had issue with that and they recently re-designed their skirts. I have several older ones and one new one. The new one comes up a hair higher and is snugger. There are 30+ of us running the Las Vegas Marathon/Half and we're all getting the plaid skirts for the race. Those who didn't like the fit of their earlier skirts have said the new ones are an improvement. I like both.

[GLC1968]

You know, a lot of people have had issue with that and they recently re-designed their skirts. I have several older ones and one new one. The new one comes up a hair higher and is snugger. There are 30+ of us running the Las Vegas Marathon/Half and we're all getting the plaid skirts for the race. Those who didn't like the fit of their earlier skirts have said the new ones are an improvement. I like both.

I'll give them another shot. The one I bought was on clearance since I didn't know if I'd like them or not, so it probably was an older model. I'll try a newer one!

And V - tri shorts? That wouldn't be a bad idea except that I haven't even found a single pair that doesn't give me super sausage thighs! I need to keep looking. Oh Susan!

[Veronica]

And V - tri shorts? That wouldn't be a bad idea except that I haven't even found a single pair that doesn't give me super sausage thighs! I need to keep looking. Oh Susan!

Honey... just deal with the sausage thighs. It's not a beauty pageant. Geez... have you seen my pictures.

Where is Susan anyway?

Veronica

[Bike Chick]

Last I knew she was closing up shop, which is a bummer. I have a few friends who swear by her skirts.

NO WAY!!! Say it isn't so!!! I love those skirts. I'm so bummed. GLC1968, please give us a report.

[GLC1968]

It's not a beauty pageant.

Wait, WHAT? It's not? Damn...learn something new every day!


Susan has been swamped with various things and I don't think she's had time for the forums lately. She's still running TE with grace and intelligence though!


News flash on the skort front: I was looking for a cycling skort to wear for my ride after work today (since we will be stopping for dinner) and found a Terry Flare skort that I must have bought last year. It was too small for me then (and I thought I returned it!) and now it's too big...but it doesn't flare all that much on me. I think that if I buy it without the chamois in a smaller size that it might be just right for running. I'm going to try that and an 'athletic' skort from runningskirts.com and go from there.... I'll report back!

[Aggie_Ama]

Yep, checked TE first, of course. I haven't checked Terry - good idea.

I did find one option at REI - skirtsports brand...but I'm bummed that TE doesn't carry this style. I'll have to hint at Susan if it works for me for next season.

I like the Skirt Sports Gym Girl with the shorts. They didn't budge when I ran the half marathon. The newer style has pockets on both side. I wear mine instead of shorts for the summer, I like them.

[katluvr]

Ok, it's not skort (just don't do the skirt thing at all). But I only have 3 pairs of running shorts (fit, tight, compression--whatever you want to call them), the are getting thin and I run 4 times a week now. So I found a web site that lists running shorts by lenght...they include fitted and non-fitted. So I ordered a pair of the longer ones (to get past the fat inner thigh part that rubs). Free shipping.
Its Runningwarehouse.com
They may have a variety of skorts, too.

I hope these new shorts work/fit, if so I am buying more pairs!

K

[GLC1968]

I just tried on the GymGirl Ultra from Skirtsports at the running store when I picked up my race packet for this weekend. I was in a big rush, but my quick appraisal seemed to indicate that the liner shorts won't move at all. They didn't seem to chaffe at all either.

I was going to order them from TE, but the store was giving a 15% apparel discount to registered triathletes, so I just bought it there. I'll give it a shot next week sometime and report back. It did look pretty cute on me in the store!


Oh, I also checked out the 'HappyHour' version (slightly longer), but on my short legs, it just seemed TOO long. It would probably be great on someone taller and it definitely has longer inner shorts to avoid rub.

[jessmarimba]

I'm a little late to hit this thread, but if you like a certain pair of compression shorts but don't like to be seen in spandex...I run in a Nuu-Muu dress. Super comfy, pretty modest, and you get a nice little draft up the front, too. Their print fabric is cooler than the solids. Plust they DON'T have the built-in bra tops so you can wear a sports bra that actually fits right.

I'm actually trying to make a pattern off of the one I have to modify it for pockets, so if any of you creative people know where to get technical fabric let me know! (Just a project to keep me occupied while I'm couch-ridden)

[socalgal59]

I'm not a skort kinda gal, so I can't comment on them, but I do like the RaceReady compression shorts. They're made out of Dryline, so they're compressive without making you feel like you're wearing a sausage casing. They don't have grippers, but I haven't had a problem with them riding up.

I run 5 - 6 days a week. I'm not a skort person either. I have well developed thighs and calves (read thick in the legs!!!) from years of cycling and other such activities that required lower body strength. I love compression wear. My brand of choice is Skins. Tight as heck, but once you get into them, you don't know you are in them. I go for the tights instead of the shorts--all I run in these days is Skins--oh, I do wear a top and shoes

[sjane]

I'm actually trying to make a pattern off of the one I have to modify it for pockets, so if any of you creative people know where to get technical fabric let me know! (Just a project to keep me occupied while I'm couch-ridden)

Try Seattle Fabrics and Rockywoods.

ETA: I just realized you posted three weeks ago, so I'm way late.

[jessmarimba]

It's totally cool - I'm still trying to find ways to pass the time, and I had given up on finding fabric. Thanks for the links!!

[sjane]

If you make one, I'd love to see it. I have some wicking fabric that I've been hoarding for three years that really needs to get made into something!