WISH SkirtSports Discount

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Hi ladies,

I have secured a discount for team WISH with SkirtSports.com.

Use discount code WISH when you are checking out to receive 15% off your orders. The discount code is valid effective today through to the end of December. They just came out with some updated skirt styles and colours for the spring. For those of you that live in cooler climes I have been told that they will be expanding their line up in the fall to include a running tight/skirt combo, long sleeved tops and running beanies.

For those of you who are curious as to what they look like in action, here my friend Tanya and I are sporting our skirts on the 10K Run for Canada this past July in Vancouver, BC.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u85/lkketo/10KRunforCanada.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u85/lkketo/10KRunforCanada2.jpg

For those of you wondering why there are so few people on the course...we were the only ones walking the 10K and so yeah....we came in last! Oh, and I'm the one in the hat!

If you have any questions about sizing or fit, or marathon girl vs. gym girl, let me know!

[disnutt]

Thanks for working to get this. I'm going to have to wait another 2 weeks. I can't do it until I've done at least 20 miles/week for 4 weeks. I'm just starting my 3rd week. This is a great motivation!

Kiena

[disneybelle]

Cool! I have a pink one and need to get one for DD. Thanks!

[Bahamamomma1]

I have 2 of their skirts, they are really cute. I am a larger gal and they fit fine. My DD has one as well. Thanks for getting us the discount! I just may have to get another one...but I think I need to get up to the 20 miles a week also, good incentive!
Oh yes, they have a little pocket on the leg for an Ipod and a hole in the side seam area so that you can thread your Ipod cord through it.
Nice people at that company as well.

[gatorphipps]

If you have any questions about sizing or fit, or marathon girl vs. gym girl, let me know!

I do have a question...Do you like the marathongirl or gym girl better. I think I would like the built in panties better than the shorts, but just not sure. I have to admit I am a little scared about running in a skirt. Just never even thought about the whole thing. :confused3
Have you tried the transition skirt? Or the bike skirt?
That looked like a beautiful race you woged. Thanks for setting this up.

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Christa - I have one marathon girl, all the rest of mine are gym girls. I have to admit I prefer the gym girl a bit more because it is a bit longer than the marathon girl. I also like the shorts underneath from a chaffing point of view, but really it is a matter of personal taste. Word of warning on the marathon girl - if you feel like you may be bending over quite a bit...ahem...watch out.

I have to say I was really unsure about the whole running in a skirt thing initially so I bought one just to try it out. Now I rarely run in shorts (current lack of warm weather not withstanding). I tend to have a lot of ride up with shorts, the skirt cures that problem.

Haven't tried the transition girl or the bike girl, but I think the bike girl looks really neat. My friend bought the cap sleeve bike jersey though and it looks really cute on her.

[disnutt]

I tend to have a lot of ride up with shorts, the skirt cures that problem.


Do the shorts built into the skirt ride up or is it just that the skirt hides the ride up? At least when I'm digging the shorts wedgie out people can see what I'm doing. I'd hate to be reaching under a skirt and digging!:scared1:

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

The shorts may ride up a bit initially, but once I start sweating the sorts stay in place. A bit of body glide also helps to keep them locked down!

[msblrobs]

I have a running skirt from Skirtsports and I LOVE:love: it. I have a gym girl for the reasons described above.

[disnutt]

I'm sitting here feeling like I have mumps.:sick: Unless I feel better tonight and can run it is going to be hard to meet 20 miles. I may 'allow' myself to get a skirt if I do as many miles as I can this week and then do my 20 next week. I don't want to start fresh w/ my 4 20 mile week goal before I get a skirt. I can't help it that I'm sick, right?

[gatorphipps]

My sister just ordered one! She is excited! We are basicly twins (except that I am 4 years older). We are built and look very much alike, so I will let her test it out....not sure which one she ordered though....
I may break down and get the bike one b/c I need some new bike wear...
THANKS!

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

I thought I'd give the roller girl a try, so I'll let you guys know what I think about that one when it arrives!

[lenshanem]

I was just looking at the Lands End sport skorts and saw this thread. I was wondering if it would be hard to run in these...

I may have to order one of these instead and try it out.

[disnutt]

I was just looking at the Lands End sport skorts and saw this thread. I was wondering if it would be hard to run in these...

I may have to order one of these instead and try it out.

I saw those but the info wasn't clear about the type of covering underneath. Please post your results if you get one. The cost was better but I want a short under the skirt and not panties.

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

I was just looking at the Lands End sport skorts and saw this thread. I was wondering if it would be hard to run in these...

I love them and won't run in shorts again. I find them a lot more comfy.

[lenshanem]

I saw those but the info wasn't clear about the type of covering underneath. Please post your results if you get one. The cost was better but I want a short under the skirt and not panties.

I'm assuming there are shorts underneath cause that is what a skort is??? You're right, though - the pic is vague. Sears carries Lands End now so maybe I'll go up to the mall and check them out. I was surprised when I went to Sears last - they had a huge Lands End store inside and it reminded me of J. Crew. I absolutely love Lands End bathing suits... A woman working there told me if they don't have what you want in the store they'll mail it to your house no charge.

[lenshanem]

OK, went to Sears today. They had most of the Lands End activewear stuff there, except none of their shorts :confused3

I tried on the skirt ($30). It did have shorts underneath. The fabric felt really nice! Oddly though, the small was a tad too big and I wear a 6. They didn't have the XS in the store, only by catalog. I find it hard to believe I would need an XS, especially since I have a remnant mommy pouch. :scared:

It had two pockets and although the catalog says it will hold a MP3, it looked rather small for my nano. The pockets were also in a weird spot - almost on my hips.

I then went over to Dick's and tried on the Nike running skirt ($60). OMG! :scared1: It looked terrible! I guess I could say it would be a good motivator to run more. :lmao:

Sooo, the Lands End running skirt is OK, but I think I'll hold out until I hit a goal and order one of these skirts instead. :thumbsup2

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

FYI - I got my roller girl skirt in the mail. It is pretty cute! It flares out more than the gym girl, but it is a bit shorter. Also, the girl shorties underneath are basically like boy shorts. More coverage than the spankies in the marathon girl, but less coverage than the shorts under the gym girl. Having pockets on the girl shorties is a bit weird - they land right on your hiney - not sure I want to be reaching up there in public to grab my ID or a credit card!!!

[DreamBeliever]

I'm so glad I just found this thread! I'm going to purchase the gymgirl as a reward for reaching my April exercise and weight loss goal!

Thanks for getting us the discount :thumbsup2

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

SkirtSports is having a Mother's Day sale.

50% off the Gym Girl 1 pocket ($29) and Marathon Girl in SpeedSilk ($25). Sale ends Monday, May 14. And you can use the WISH discount code to save an additional 15% off of that!

[MiniGirl]

SkirtSports is having a Mother's Day sale.

50% off the Gym Girl 1 pocket ($29) and Marathon Girl in SpeedSilk ($25). Sale ends Monday, May 14. And you can use the WISH discount code to save an additional 15% off of that!

Thanks Leana, for letting us know. I don't like shorts and I love companies have started making running/walking skirts.

BTW, I noticed lots of skirts at the Minnie this past weekend. Very cool.

[lenshanem]

Ordered mine yesterday! Thanks Leana! :goodvibes

[Lexxiefern]

I just ordered a gym girl. I wore lovely bike shorts to the minnie and was a little, um, sweaty :eek: afterwards. I am hoping the skirt covers that up :rotfl2:

[Lexxiefern]

Ok, I thought I placed the order, but no confirmation # or email from them.....hmmm.....

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Becky, you can try calling them to see if they got your order. Otherwise, if you are registered on their site it should show up under past orders on your account. Otherwise I would say to just call them up. Hopefully it went through!

[jam217]

Does anyone know if the sizing on the gym girl runs true to size or is cut small? I'm considering the black one. Normally I wear a 12 in pants and a medium in running shorts. Thanks!

[princessmomma]

Does anyone know if the sizing on the gym girl runs true to size or is cut small? I'm considering the black one. Normally I wear a 12 in pants and a medium in running shorts. Thanks!

I would like to know this too.

I either wear large or medium in shorts. I usually have to take both sizes into the dressing room because I am a size medium and a half!:rotfl:

Do these run small?

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

I wear a 14 in pants, and by a size large in running shorts. I have both L and XL skirts. The L fits fine, but my, ahem, hips and behind are a bit wider so I prefer the XL.

[Lexxiefern]

Ok, just called them. Looks like my order went through twice, so good thing I called. She said they are having problems with the website. But I was told that I should receive it in 2 - 3 days! Cool!

Becky

[wtpclc]

Colleen - I wear a 12 and teh L fists in teh Gym Girl for me.

[wtpclc]

Thansk for feeding my addiction Leana! ;)

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

No problem Carrie! I loved your zebra skirt at the Minnie. I was hoping to buy one at the expo, but alas, they did not have my size. I wish it fell under the Mother's Day sale!

[lenshanem]

Ya, I didn't get a confirmation screen or email either, but yesterday they called me to confirm my order. They are having problems I guess with their website.

If I get mine soon enough I might go ahead and order another one if I like it. I wanted to try one on first. I hope it doesn't showcase my tummy pouch. The fabric looks silky in the pics???

[wtpclc]

Shan, I've got a pretty good pouch adn I think it helped hide it.

Leana - The racing stripes were very fun. Easy to pick me out in the lost & foudn photos too. :p How about gettting the stripes by turnign in a pair of shorts? I think you get 40%? off.

[DreamBeliever]

Thanks for the post about the Mother's Day Sale! I just order the Gym Girl and Marathon Girl using the WISH discount ~ the total including shipping was only $53.00

Happy Mother's Day to me :dance3:

[princessmomma]

Colleen - I wear a 12 and teh L fists in teh Gym Girl for me.

Thanks Carrie, L will shall be!

[disneybelle]

Hey ladies - I have a gym girl (L in Sangria). I got it dirt cheap at a local running store and have worn it only twice, the last time last Sunday at Minnie. It's too big and I'm happy to give it to someone who could use it. Just PM me.

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

FYI for those of you interested in the Marathon Girl. Limited Edition versions of the skirts are on sale for $25 right now.

A few of the shirts are $10 as well.

http://www.skirtsports.com/shop/limited-editions.cfm

[nucpharm29]

leana--got my skirt and shirt for less than I paid for the rollergirl I got last week. Oh well--I wanted the "Rockstar" skirt, but it was sold out in my size, as most of them were. Ended up getting the Houston one (have some ties to the Lonestar state) and the "Run the Sunshine state" shirt.:cool1:

[Lexxiefern]

Does anyone have problems with the shorts riding up underneath? I bought a gymgirl in May and wore it for a 5K I did memorial day weekend. They rode up the whole time! I bought a medium (I wear a size 6 jeans, although sometimes I can wear a 4 in like a skirt). Do you think I should try to go down a size, will the shorts stay down better then? I just don't know if I can fit in a size small.

I emailed skirtsports about it and have not heard back from them.....


Becky

[wtpclc]

My regular gym girl rides up if I start with it up too high. If I tug it beneath teh tummy, it's fine. I think you are supposed to by a size amaller in teh gym girl anyway.

Bummer. I really wantred the "FInd your happy pace" in tech material. Looks liek those are gone.

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

The shorts for me will ride up initially, but as I get going and start to sweat more they stay in place.

I would have liked a technical "happy pace" t too, but I got the Feeling Lucky and Boston in tech and the Run California t. Not that I am ever going to run Boston and I may feel like a bit of a poser, but it is hard to pass up a $10 shirt!

[Kristi1357]

Never say never, Leana!
I thought you might come check out the cute Boston guys! ;)

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Ohh, right....cute Boston guys....! I forgot!

[C_leen]

Hi-

Thanks for this thread. I only have one pair of ancient running shorts!
But I figure I'm going to need to move away from cotton as my mileage ramps up this summer.

I found this brand heavily discounted on sierra trading post, so I ordered one to try.

[Lexxiefern]

Colleen, thanks for the heads up on sierra trading post! ;) I ordered a couple of the marathon girls to try out, since I have a gymgirl, and they were a great price.

Becky

[Goofyin08forErica]

Just ordered my 1st Gym Girl!! I can't wait til I get it!!

Erica:)

[TXBelle]

Ooh! I just found the Marathon Girl 1/2 price in lots of bright colors:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Product.aspx?baseno=19289&cdf=TopSeller

Hurry before they sell out!

[C_leen]

Hi-

Well I almost returned the marathon girl. It is a scrap of fabric. But I ran/walked in it today, and I guess it is OK. It slid down my tummy one time, but my shirt is long. I wish it had a pull string. I felt a little Lohan wild with those tiny panties!

I bought a meta skirt too by moving comfort also on sierra trading post. This one has compression shorts beneath and is made of stiffer fabric and is also longer. I really like how I look in this one and it has a pull string too!

Also C9 brand at Target has introduced running skirts. They are on sale this week. I plan to try these out too. A friend of mine told me her husband and daughter both run wearing C9 clothing as it is cheaper and wears just as well as the more expensive stuff...

Best of luck to everyone in your work out endeavors!

[wtpclc]

FYI - Teh Gym girl is a little bigger (higher and lower) and has compression shorts beneath. I liek it much better than the a marathon girl. I think a draw string would be nice, but it's fine iwth long shirts.

I looked at target once for those C9 skirts, but I'll have to try again.

[nucpharm29]

I have to mention on the C9 skirts at Target, the material is a lot heavier than the skirtsports skirts. They are considerably longer as well. I wore mine at the Minnie and was really uncomfortable, just too hot. I do think it will be nice in the fall and winter. I really like the rollergirl that skirtsports has come out with. More coverage than the marathon girl, but not compression shorts like the gymgirl. Just my 2 cents

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

I figured I needed to branch out and try another brand of running skirts, and look what I found!

http://www.newbalance.com/running/apparel/WRSK7001/

I just ordered one in lime green... I'll let you know what I think when I receive it.

[Lexxiefern]

I just went to Target today and bought 2 of the running skirts (they were on sale for $16.99). Will try them out on my friday run, but they fit very nicely. When I got home my marathon girls had come and Erica, I totally agree with you. The spankies were like a thong! I think I am going to return mine.

I also sewed the shorts tighter on the inseam of my gymgirl and wore it today on my run. They stayed in place much better.

Becky

[westcliffemom]

I got an email from SkirtSports, free shipping til midnight, Monday 9/3.

[postesf]

Subscribing so I check out these website later... I'm just starting to get into the whole marathon thing... I'm starting w/ the 5K family fun run in Ak on Jan 11 then maybe working my way up to Minnie in may of 08, then the marathon in 09... Seems a little too ambitious for me. I don't run--at all! :sad2:

[Tiger Lily 03]

Subscribing so I check out these website later... I'm just starting to get into the whole marathon thing... I'm starting w/ the 5K family fun run in Ak on Jan 11 then maybe working my way up to Minnie in may of 08, then the marathon in 09... Seems a little too ambitious for me. I don't run--at all! :sad2:Stick with WISH Team. You WILL amaze yourself at the fact that you will be able to do it and have such fun along the way.

[Connie Baumgaertel]

Hi ladies,

I have secured a discount for team WISH with SkirtSports.com.

Use discount code WISH when you are checking out to receive 15% off your orders. The discount code is valid effective today through to the end of December. They just came out with some updated skirt styles and colours for the spring. For those of you that live in cooler climes I have been told that they will be expanding their line up in the fall to include a running tight/skirt combo, long sleeved tops and running beanies.

For those of you who are curious as to what they look like in action, here my friend Tanya and I are sporting our skirts on the 10K Run for Canada this past July in Vancouver, BC.

For those of you wondering why there are so few people on the course...we were the only ones walking the 10K and so yeah....we came in last! Oh, and I'm the one in the hat!

If you have any questions about sizing or fit, or marathon girl vs. gym girl, let me know!

Is this code only for your team?

[Tiger Lily 03]

Connie, the intention is that it be for those members of WISH Team I believe, yes.

Are you interested in joining our WISH Team group?