Black Lycra tights ! Who would have thought it

[Fitfor60]

My 3 children bought me voucher for running shop for Christmas So went in to buy loose running bottoms like track suit( lost some weight but stone to go) but wicking material Anyway tried on 8 pairs and ended up with skin tight Lycra looking tights with flashes of bright purple and turquoise ! Love them Then went back to shop where i bought my running shoes when first started this running lark in aug cos really pleased with fitting etc Ended up buying trail shoes (for charity run in may ) grey / neon pink My dad kindly buying them as early birthday present I can remember how nervous I was wk 1 in case anybody saw me but they are not going to miss me now!!!! Way hey unbelievable how confidence can go through the roof in such a relatively short space of time Now must save up for new top -- any colour suggestion?

[Rockette]

I know what you mean ! I never thought I would have been seen in day light in a pair but after initial run I don't give a monkeys , I love em , they are so comfy aren't they . Ha ha get us !

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Rockette]

Hopefully ill still feel like this when wear them outside for first time tomorrow Scary thing is girl in shop says ill probably be back in summer for running shorts! Think that might be step toooo far

[Jenwrenarm Graduate in reply to Fitfor60]

Haha, you won't give a monkey's by then! Woo, get you Foxy Lady!

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Jenwrenarm]

Mmmm I ll see Hope you are right

[ajwyld Graduate in reply to Fitfor60]

Nope - you'll need shorts when it gets warmer - and by then you won't care !

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to ajwyld]

Never run in heat so actually not looking forward to it Not sure if world is ready to see my bare thighs yet Maybe compromise and Capri tights?? But never say never

[Pat184 Graduate]

I am 75 in a few weeks time and I love all my gear there's a picture of me on one of my posts if you can find it. Enjoy wearing yours Pat.

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Pat184]

You are an inspiration Pat thanks

[Jenner78 Graduate]

I find my tights very liberating. I have only run in capris before now but this summer I intend to go for some shorts. May be a bright purple or turquoise top would work well to match the flashes of colour on your tights?

[danzargo Graduate in reply to Jenner78]

Liberating? The mind boggles! I am too shy to wear such figure hugging items of clothing, although I would love to strut my stuff around Richmond in them. I'd be frightened of getting arrested though,, cos they don't leave much to the imagination (especially if you're a chap like me). Maybe when I've lost a few pounds though........

[Jenner78 Graduate in reply to danzargo]

He he, we girls are very lucky not to have those worries. Its like running in a second skin, I can't bear my clothes flapping about as I run. You could always try putting a pair of shorts over, I've seen many a runner do it.

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Jenner78]

Hi Jen That would work for men

[Rockette in reply to Jenner78]

Yes nick tilsley did just that on corra other night lol

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to danzargo]

I have to agree with you Tooooo tight Lycra not good look for certain areas in a man But I am sure there must be a mans fit that accommodates that problem

[Mummysaurus Graduate in reply to danzargo]

My son wears Skinz compression shorts with normal running shorts over the top he says they are amazing for fellas, but you might need to use some body glide to stop any rubbing

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Mummysaurus]

Hi mummy's I'm guessing you are offering this advice to dansargo and the other men out there You must have interesting conversations with your son My son in law is also an ultra marathon runner but never mentioned body glide to me Im guessing similar to moisturiser ?

[Mummysaurus Graduate in reply to Fitfor60]

Lol yes sorry I should of mentioned Dans name, bodyglide is more like a non friction Vaseline it stays on the skin rather than in the skin lets the clothes move without rubbing for a better description have a look at sweatshops website

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Mummysaurus]

Thanks Mummysaurus

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Mummysaurus]

Sorry Mummysaurus but I have just realised that your meant rubbing between thighs I had only read about nipple chaffing and hadn't thought about thighs It's a whole new language us runners have to learn Thanks for the tip

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Jenner78]

I did see really nice bright purple one today

[Jenner78 Graduate in reply to Fitfor60]

I think purple would match really well.

[christian1 Graduate]

I defo think bright pink, lurid purple or get-your-sunglasses-on flourescent orange will fit the new confident you.

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to christian1]

Yes Christian pink ok purple ok but orange not good when face all blotchy so maybe ill avoid that

[ju-ju- Graduate]

fabulous..that outfit sounds perfect...what about turqouise for the top? congrats on the weight loss too..

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks juicyju I am veering towards purple or turquoise I hope I can keep on losing slowly and stop years of yo yo dieting Be over the moon if I could get last stone off in next 6 months

[Eebahgum Graduate]

I have a pair. I am a sight to behold in them! They are surprisingly comfortable.

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Eebahgum]

I am sure you are not a sight I am so looking forward not to have my wet trackie bottoms flapping round my ankles My daughter in law has just txt me to say black Lycra is really slimming look

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Way to go Fitfor60! I think you need two running tops, one bright purple and the other one turquoise. I have a turquoise one and love it! It goes quite nicely with my red face.

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

You are so right Irish princess 2tops it is I have spent all adult life wearing black t shirt and jogging bottoms for any fitness activity but now this girls just going to have fun

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Fitfor60]

I went for the skin tight long leggings as I didn't want anything flapping in the mud. I thought I'd look like a sack of spuds in them but they pull everything in don't they.They make you look slimmer I reckon. Mind you I don't have a full length mirror! LOL Get two tops, one turquoise and one purple. Sorted! A girl needs more than one anyway. One in the wash an all that

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

You are so right thanks

[Hidden]

I run in black with purple or black with fluro green leggings, purple or turquoise tops and a bright pink jacket in the winter. Figure they will only see the clothes and not recognise me if they see me in other settings

Useful tip once you go into shorts. Get some body-glide to prevent thigh chafe. Also artificial tanning if you like me could give people snow blindness from the thighs!

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Your clothes sound fabulous Mummysaurus mentioned body glide as well - is it like moisturiser and do you get it in sports shops or Boots

[Hidden in reply to Fitfor60]

I got mine off Amazon, so not certain where else. I use it for thighs and for avoiding wetsuit rub at the neck, wrists and ankles...it is a bit like a stick deodorant in consistency

[Fitfor60 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks kiwiHelen