Favorite women's running shorts?

[lenshanem]

Has anyone tried this instead of the Body Glide?
http://www.monistat.com/soothingcare/products_chafing_gel.htm

This looks like it might be easier to apply...

OK, I went and tried on some shorts yesterday. The tighter ones made my tummy look awful and the looser ones I ran in place in front of the mirror and they all rode up! I tried on the Nike Tempos, too.

I'm thinking I might try the running skirt brief instead of the shorts underneath I've bought and use the gel and see what happens.

I just know I need to find something and run in it a few times before my half next month. I had been running in my pants, but by late March in Atlanta it can be hot.

 

[smileyk8]

so for running in hot conditions would you guys recommend tight shorts or relaxed fit ones? It's not hot very often here and i'm trying to work out what to get for the minnie (which i'm guessing will be humid). Sorry for thread stealing, but i think it's still relevent to OP

 

[Sandy321]

for the half - I ran in shorts that tended to "ride up" then stay put!! I love those shorts!!

I know a couple that wore the compression shorts under the skirts - but cant answer whether it was too hot or not - I bought a pair to wear underneath other shorts -

I think it may be up to each one of us to figure out what works best - but its time to find out!!

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Shan - I haven't seen that other product but it looks interesting. If you give one of those skirts a try let me know how you like it. As I mentioned, I have definite "thigh rubbing" issues but the only time I've ever had a chaffing problem was in the full when I rubbed biofreeze on my legs at mile 16 and it dissolved the body glide....oops! It was a painful mile or so to the next med tent with vaseline...

 

[lenshanem]

Got out a smaller pair I had of the skirtsports this morning. Felt a little tight, but thought I'd give them a try. This pair has a gripper on the bottom of the legs? (Different from my other pairs.) Anyway, they worked fine for 3 miles. These might be what I wear for my half. I did break down and buy a pair of the Nike Tempo today. I'll give them a try. I ended up buying a size smaller than I normally wear cause they looked so balloony on me??? Tomorrow I won't be able to run so if it is warm enough on Tuesday I'll give them a run and report back how it went.

 

[lenshanem]

Got an email - Skirtsports has changed their style. They are now $64! and it says the shorts underneath fit tighter, comes standard now with two pockets and supposedly has a tummy tuck effect! (I like that!)

Course, I can't justify buying another one of these so I'll be very curious to hear if anyone does and what they think.

 

[hoosmi]

Shan- This doesn't help you for your half, but last year skirtsports ran some good specials. Don't quote me but I think they did 1/2 off for Mother's Day. I think Leana would spot the special and post it. I have a bunch of skirts and never paid full price.

Jen in GA