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Cough...ahem, going commando?

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I've treated myself to a new pair of running pants, and they have a small white panel on the side near the top. Not transparent, but you can def see the outline of my underwear.

So, I had a quick conversation with my running buddies about wearing underwear beneath running pants. (I cycle too, and go commando with cycling shorts, as the friction of underwear on the saddle can cause chafing. Cycling shorts are designed so that you're not supposed to wear knickers with them).

So, myself and running buddies are wondering if the same applies to running pants? Opinion is divided. Either way, the ladies will all secretly go commando for our next race, but not tell anyone. We can just giggle and glance knowingly at each other as we line up at the start. 😜

So, are you supposed to or not?

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Deals1 profile image
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Mmmm... I don't know. πŸ˜€πŸ€£. Interesting question. I didn't know that about cycling shorts either.

I was chatting to one of my serious running pals a while ago about pants sometimes being 'uncomfortable' and she said she doesn't wear any. I've yet to try it.....

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Tasha99Graduate10

Omg no I’d never go commando! 🀣

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

I’ve never had any chafing in that department so the thought had never crossed my mind! πŸ˜…

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Glynis1Graduate10

Sorry, going β€˜commando’ is not for me πŸ˜‚. I wear good old M&S full briefs for running and I’ve never had any comfort issues πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ xxx

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Oldlady57β€’ in reply toGlynis1

I’m with you there Glynis, Bridget Jones pants all the way (for running anywayπŸ˜‰) πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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Glynis1Graduate10β€’ in reply toOldlady57

Definitely πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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IrishprincessGraduate10

I hate another layer so commando for me. But the cut of the leggings makes a huge difference to comfort. If they are short from waist to crotch then that can be bloody painful πŸ˜– so I try to find leggings that are well made and are long in the body. That's why I love Sweaty Betty's πŸ™‚

Most decent leggings have an in-built gusset which to me means you don't need another layer, but it's a personal thing and everyone is different so go with what's comfortable for you.

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misswobbleGraduate10β€’ in reply toIrishprincess

In the depth of winter when it’s really cold I love my merino boxers They’re very neat mind you 😁. I do wear tights over the top 😁

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Teresa1632Graduate10β€’ in reply toIrishprincess

I've noticed that my new running pants have the in built gusset. So, I'm going to try commando.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Dare I say it, but all my shorts and cycling shorts have what you call "a in-built gusset" that means you don't need to wear anything else.

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Teresa1632Graduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

I've always gone commando on the bike. Hadn't considered it for running, but I will now!

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misswobbleGraduate10

You do as you like. It’s your call. During this hot, humid spell I think it’s a good idea. πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘

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backintimeGraduate10

Oh my lord, no commando for me...

I have walked the dogs commando (laundry crisis) but I don't sweat when I walk them, I need the extra layer to absorb some sweat lol

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Teresa1632Graduate10β€’ in reply tobackintime

I think the idea behind it is that the running pants are designed so they wick sweat away. So adding a layer of underwear is counterproductive. Or crispy underwear 😜

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backintimeGraduate10β€’ in reply toTeresa1632

Oh...my leggings aren't designed like that, that's for sure.

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madmotherGraduate10β€’ in reply toTeresa1632

πŸ˜‚πŸ€£

Julia187 profile image
Julia187Graduate10

Commando for me :D

Teresa1632 profile image
Teresa1632Graduate10

Going to try that!

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate10

I’ve been commando since day one... highly recommended!

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

Commando for me for the most part. I have a pair of,egging that aren't comfortable commando so I bought some athletic knickers to wear then. In the winter, I'll often wear underwear just because it is bloody cold in the Canadian winters!

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Dexy5Graduate10

I’d say that if they’ve got a lined gusset then they should be ok. Some of my capris are like that, but my shorts aren’t.

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RunningfitGraduate10

I like runderwear to go under

Always commando for me!

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10

If they're "gusseted" yep, go for it.

I'm loving summer shorts with built in briefs, not sure I want to go back to leggings and knickers!

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SlinkymalinkiGraduate10

I'm a commando cyclist as well! I've got some runderwear knicks for running but find they do 'wedge' even though they're not supposed to. As others have said, some of my shorts/leggings would be ok commando but not others. I love that your club is going to experiment! I think I'll conduct my own....πŸ˜‰

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Teresa1632Graduate10β€’ in reply toSlinkymalinki

You'll have to report back!

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madmotherGraduate10

Well, this is an interesting thread. I think I may try commando myself πŸ€”. My knickers drive me mad!!! Lol

Never even thought of knickerless solution!!!

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Footleg60minGraduate

Just like GoGo_JoJo my shorts have built in briefs (very comfy) otherwise I'd run in big knockers and shorts. My friend showed me a thread about commandos chaffing so you really must report back!

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Pete1w

I'll never look at a female runner in the same way again.....πŸ€”πŸ€”πŸ€”

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10β€’ in reply toPete1w

🀣🀣🀣🀣

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Teresa1632Graduate10β€’ in reply toPete1w

Well, it applies to all genders! You'll need to conduct your own experiment too. All the Male cyclists in my cycling club go commando.

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Pete1wβ€’ in reply toTeresa1632

I tried running commando when I first started my C25K. The gentleman area certainly didn't appreciate all the jiggling about. Hence the purchase of compression pants. I can't comment on the male cycling fraternity.πŸ˜†πŸ˜†

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Teresa1632Graduate10β€’ in reply toPete1w

🀣🀣

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