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Running in a dress; too fast, too slow...

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Hello peeps! It’s been two weeks since my last confession.

I intended to run on several occasions, but instead of getting up and doing it opted for poor quality dozing in between hitting a snooze button every 9 minutes. My knee is a bit tweaky, ‘tis true, but slothfulness was the main barrier.

However! I purchased an Adidas badminton dress and shorts on the cheap the other day. I saw the set and spent some time googling ‘running in a dress’ and found that there is a precedent for it. So I grabbed it and this morning donned it for its maiden run, dreaming of freedom and a cool breeze tickling my thighs

God it was hot. It was 8am so past early and the sun was warmed up and doing its thing. I could have been naked as a newborn and wouldn’t have felt cool in the road and field sections. Add to that the fact I have completely lost the ability to pace myself at a sustainable speed (due to decreased fitness and lack of pacing practice)... I was going tooo fast and ground to a halt at 4km. It qualifies as one of the difficult runs.

Thankfully there was some respite in the wooded sections and I did start to feel a bit like a woodland nymph.

I don’t think I’m ready to wear a dress when running solo on the road, but for ParkRun and round the fields I think it’s going to become a favourite. Nothing flapping or gripping around the midriff, arse is covered and the breeze breezes where a breeze should. I felt free and fun. Plus it might make a pee break a bit easier?!

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E27M14Graduate10

I ran this morning too.... at 5:45....... I used to absolutely refuse to set my alarm for a time beginning with 5 but needs must! It’s too hot to run any other time and I need to be ready to leave for work by 7:30 latest! What has this running thing done to me? I hardly recognise myself. Today I dressed for work in some new knee length Capri things, and a new blouse, both in a size 14 - and this is why I get up at 5 something!!! Most of my clothes were size 20 when I started C25K.

A dress sounds like a lovely idea, I must investigate the possibilities. Keep running x

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ktsok in reply toE27M14

That’s an incredible achievement. I know the difference just a few pounds can make in terms of feeling bleurgh and your clothes fitting well - to drop 3 dress sizes must feel amazing.

I really enjoyed the dress. It was fun, or it was when I wasn’t battling the heat and my out of practice body. A 5.45am run would have been preferable - I just can’t seem to haul myself from my bed at that hour at the moment!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10

I may try this 🤣

Nice running.

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backintimeGraduate10 in reply toUnfitNoMore

pics or bs :p

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10 in reply tobackintime

Charity run and it will be done

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backintimeGraduate10 in reply toUnfitNoMore

You know we expect pics

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate10 in reply tobackintime

Of course... maybe we can choose a cause... I’ll run it in a dress and makeup if it’s making a difference to someone who needs it.

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Oldlady57 in reply toUnfitNoMore

🤣🤣🤣

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ktsok in reply toUnfitNoMore

😂

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toUnfitNoMore

🤣🤣

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Couchpotato2

Well done for getting out there. I too have wondered about running in a dress or skirt. Was even going to try just a normal everyday one.

I like the idea of a breeze!

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ktsok in reply toCouchpotato2

Do it!

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backintimeGraduate10

The thought of running in a skirt scares the shit out of me hahaha

well done!

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ktsok in reply tobackintime

Nappy?! 😆

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backintimeGraduate10 in reply toktsok

more like full body suit :D

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CoddfishGraduate10

Well done on getting out in the heat, it’s tough

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KatnapGraduate10

😁😁😁

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YeahIcan

Did you have shorts on underneath? I’m a dress wearer for normal wear, but in the heat I get thigh chafe. How did you combat it for running?

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ktsok in reply toYeahIcan

Yes, lightweight shorts. I didn’t experience chaffing but it was only 4K.

I seem to recall Vaseline was used by some marathoners for this issue?! I can’t quite get my head around that one!

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angie31964 in reply toYeahIcan

My daughter tells me a stick deodorant is brilliant for that 😂🏃‍♀️

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Sweatylady

Ooh I do like the dress idea! Bit of a breeze! Maybe I can get one with pockets for a phone- can see a search coming on!! Outfit potential.....😀

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grumpyoldgirl

I would never have thought of it kt, but why not? Those Wimbledon gals mostly wear dresses, there's got to be a reason why!

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GoogleMeGraduate10

I'll run in anything. Long knitted skirt on woodland paths included.

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