Can I get away with my Capri bottoms when I look like this...?!

[Jefna]

Following on from my Great North 5K post, I've just taped up my shins. I wanted to wear my Capri bottoms rather than my long length running leggings, but this is what I look like!

Will I look silly??

[susan22 Graduate]

Yes but who cares if you are comfortable and feeling good. All the best sports people wear strapping so you would be in good company.

[Jefna Graduate in reply to susan22]

Thanks Susan, this is true!

I think I may brave it...I much prefer my short leggings

[swanscot Graduate]

It's not silly and you can get away with running in capris. Very many sports people use kinesiology tape when competing.

I didn't have quite as much as you, but I've been running with bright tape* as a knee support all summer.

*Colour coordinated to match my running togs

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Or cow patterned!

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[Jefna Graduate in reply to swanscot]

Ah thank you swanscot!

Your tape looks great! Especially the cow patterned one! And I love the colour co-ordination!

I had actually ordered bright blue tape but it didn't arrive in time so my friend gave me some of her neutral coloured tape.

It's amazing stuff mind, I just wish you didn't need so much for shin splints!

[LMS2110 Graduate]

They look amazing! And, if you get an unplanned heatwave, Imagine what wacky tan stripes you'll have

Enjoy it all - capris and well-protected legs!

[Jefna Graduate in reply to LMS2110]

Haha that would be great! I'm off out tomorrow night for a friend's birthday and will be wearing a skirt..could you imagine the looks!! I could start a new trend!

Thank you!

[c4ts Graduate]

Looks great but most importantly good luck and enjoy your GNR!!

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Paint them blue! Tattoos are very much in fashion right now