The Running Thread --2025

[camaker]

Sorry, everyone, I’ve gotten caught up in Mother’s Day commitments and don’t have a SAFD this week. Normal service will resume next week unless someone wants to toss out a question (or we can just keep talking Star Wars).

 

[sandam1]

Wrong thread?

 

[camaker]

Wrong thread?

Yup. Not my sharpest day.

 

[garneska]

It’s ok @camaker you are busy taking care of your wife for Mother’s Day! Hope you did good! Am sure you did.

 

[Herding_Cats]

I know this has been talked about a lot, but I am going to be needing some different leggings (capris) this summer. It appears that Under Armour has stopped making the model that I have been wearing for 4 years (along with the sports bra model I've worn for nearly the same amount of time! ugh!)

I won't pay $100 for a pair of leggings. Even if I break it down to "cost per wear" I just can't bring myself to spend that much (we are ignoring the double standard when it comes to tutus) on leggings.

I need: a pocket that will fit my phone, ideally on the leg since I hate digging it out of a waistband and a drawstring in the waist (or a waist that won't fall down due to the weight of my phone.) I don't want to add a drawstring on my own.

Athleta has a pair on sale for $60, but they are listed as having "powermove" fabric but I have some Old Navy leggings with "powersoft" fabric that I cannot stand running more than about 3mi in because they stretch too much, so I'm wary of that family of fabrics.

 

[michigandergirl]

I picked up a pair of the Novablasts and I feel like running is fun again. Honestly I can see why they are banned from Ironman, they feel like springs on my feet

Oh darn, an Ironman is off the table now...

 

[pluto377]

@Herding_Cats try baleaf brand on amazon. I have a bunch of shorts and full length pants from them. Side pockets on both legs and a small one in the waist (fits a key or chapstick). I find them comfortable, but not sure if they're too soft for you. Don't get the brushed, those would definitely be considered soft. Also, reasonably priced.

 

[The Expert]

I know this has been talked about a lot, but I am going to be needing some different leggings (capris) this summer. It appears that Under Armour has stopped making the model that I have been wearing for 4 years (along with the sports bra model I've worn for nearly the same amount of time! ugh!)

I won't pay $100 for a pair of leggings. Even if I break it down to "cost per wear" I just can't bring myself to spend that much (we are ignoring the double standard when it comes to tutus) on leggings.

I need: a pocket that will fit my phone, ideally on the leg since I hate digging it out of a waistband and a drawstring in the waist (or a waist that won't fall down due to the weight of my phone.) I don't want to add a drawstring on my own.

Athleta has a pair on sale for $60, but they are listed as having "powermove" fabric but I have some Old Navy leggings with "powersoft" fabric that I cannot stand running more than about 3mi in because they stretch too much, so I'm wary of that family of fabrics.

I like the Salutation Stash leggings from Athleta. Ticks all your boxes and is just the right weight, imho. They come in a million colors and go on sale often. If you're not picky about colors, there are several on sale pretty cheap right now: https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=5313216520022&locale=en_US#pdp-page-content

 

[nancipants]

@Herding_Cats try baleaf brand on amazon. I have a bunch of shorts and full length pants from them. Side pockets on both legs and a small one in the waist (fits a key or chapstick). I find them comfortable, but not sure if they're too soft for you. Don't get the brushed, those would definitely be considered soft. Also, reasonably priced.

@Herding_Cats CRZ Yoga is another Amazon brand I see recommended a lot (Tatiana Forbes on IG uses their crop tops). I have no experience with them so I can't comment on the fabric.

 

[Zutroy]

@Herding_Cats CRZ Yoga is another Amazon brand I see recommended a lot (Tatiana Forbes on IG uses their crop tops). I have no experience with them so I can't comment on the fabric.

You can pair it with a shirt from a running clothing line I just discovered called Satisfy. It’s a 100% cotton shirt with their patented “Moth Tech,” which apparently means it has holes in it. Do I probably have a million shirts already like that? Yes. But this one costs $220, and has the washing instructions tag on the outside so everyone knows how fancy you are.