OK, it's time for a confession.....I have run in a skirt! Not for some bet; nor for a fancy dress party, but simply to try it out.
Some time ago I had Testicular Cancer (from which my father died) and which I was part of a study group, and one thing stood out from all the meetings, and that was about the 'dangly bits' getting too hot or constricted. I have therefore tried something 'new'. I borowed a little black light-weight skirt, went to my usual run site in the early morning and popped it on instead of my shorts. What a revelation!! How cool was I? Not Fonze cool, but physically cool.
OK, I may have looked a strange sight ~ a little like the Eurovision singer with my growing beard, but I was cool and it felt - not in a wierd way - free.
I did take my shorts with me, just in case I saw any other people, but I didn't need them. As far as I'm aware the ponies, sheep and cattle didn't mind or judge as I puffed-and-panted past and my incredibly slow pace due to my iffy knees. I shall try it again, and make sure I ALWAYS have my shorts with me, and one day someone may invent some clothing that keeps me as cool as that did, but which is acceptable to society.
I am so glad you enjoyed your hhhhrrrmmm freedom : ) I wonder why more women don't run in skirts ???? My hubby has some shorts which are running shorts not that he runs, that have a pants bit built in he says they are very freeing and feel like you are wearing nowt :0 might be worth a try they were made by AWD and on evilbay for only about 7 quid
I use running shorts* which have built in thin pants and they are great for this weather. For the past few months I've run in nothing more than socks, shoes, bra, vest and a part of running shorts. It's much cooler when going knicker-less.
I've run in my mini kilt a few times, but since it's been for races in autumn or winter have worn shorts underneath.
I know the rules at the Highland Games state that the men must wear shorts under their kilts. But then, for many of the sports, such as throwing the hammer, the guys birl around and the kilts fly up all over the place!
I have a kilt, but it weighs a ton, and at the best part of £400, I really don't want to ruin it.
Hmmm... interesting! I have found running shorts with the pants built in keep things cool enough...
I'm not sure the Thames towpath is ready for me in a skirt just yet...
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Yeah, I can see where you are coming from with the Thames. I have a smaller river to run by, and no-one to share it with, THANK GOD!! The vision of me thus attired is not a pretty one.
i am off out in a minute or two. still working my way back up to full fitnessand getting more tests for breathing but i am running again and did 27.5 minutes on Monday
Cripes...27.5, was that for a full 5K? If so, I am seriously impressed. Look at Park Run times, and will see that your time is pretty darned good.
My standard measured run is only a 3.2K, which I have a PB of a fraction over 14 mins for. That may not sound too bad for a new-to-running 50 year old, but the run is almost all a slight downhill!!! My target for that run is a sub 14.....new shoes, so here I come, when the knees work properly :~(
Off out in my skirt later, so a strange looking, but healthy runner!!
Ha ha , I wish I could do 5k in 27.5 minutes. Unfortunately even at my 'peak' after 9 months of running I could only do just under 33 minutes. I was happy enough with that to be honest seeing as I am a kick in the backside off 57. I meant I had run 27.5 minutes...but that's old news now because I did 30 minutes this morning:). 2.46 miles, so not speedy but just chuffed to be able to run for half an hour again. First time since end of March. Your speeds sound good to me, as do the new shoes. Enjoy the air circulating!
My kilt comes down to my knees and weighs far too much to run in. As a true scotsman - nothing is worn under my kilt - just a bit chaffed. Too much information?
I've also found shorts with pants built in are good but must admit to resorting to anti-chafing cream from Amazon Udderly Smooth 227g Chamois Anti Chaffing Cream with Shea Butter.
Brilliant idea!! and the cool air will feel both comfortable and liberating - any which way we can get it (cool) in these warmer months, I say!! Some school P.E kits are skorts but not brave enough at my age, look cosy though. As above, enjoy the freedom!
Skorts look an excellent idea, but I'm not sure about me going into a school uniform shop and buying one!!! I suspect I could also have the same 'problem' as I do with shorts, if they have the lining.
I could always resort to scissors....no, not like that, but to remove the lining.
Having read-up on the subject (note to wife ~ don't look at my browsing history), I can only find positive reasons for men to wear skirt-like garments. Infact, unbifurcated garments are MUCH better for a chap's anatomy. The litle blighters are outside for a reason!
I'm not suggesting we all go and raid the Mrs's wardrobe for long flowing skirts, unless you want to, of course, but a male-specific-design skirt-like garment would be excellent for chaps to wear.
Come on designers, step up to the mark and give us one.
Good for you! I think it's sad that society is so judgemental about what we wear. A skirt keeps you decent, and if it keeps the boys cooler, and that is important, then you should be able to do so without worrying about what others might think. Personally, my thighs are too fat to enable me to run in a skirt but otherwise I would because they are remarkably cool. Whatever you choose to wear, good health and happy running
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you can't tell us something like that and then not provide photographic evidence. 
W7R1 - with nice fast pace at the end
Parkrun II - The Sequel
W6R1 'The Way Through The Woods'
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