A little breezier ... ;)

[womblejogger]

hit the ripe old age of 44 last week and had some money left over from various people so i thought why not get some more running kit (wierd thought by me lol) went to the nike discount store and got a great running top and a new pair of running shorts. i know there are cheaper alternatives but i like the feel and the material that is used, however i digress slightly... my issue is this and again it is a body confidence thing, the top is great no issues however when i run i usually have knee length shorts and pair this up with 3/4 running leggings if the weather is dodgy... the new shorts whilst they looked long actually come above the knee (how racy of me) ... I suppose i should have tried them on in the store to be honest ... i wore them last night and they are great but i felt self conscience in them even though they are actually much cooler to run in ... am i alone in this?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Not alone, but you will get over it very quickly...

As the runs get longer your strength builds, your stamina increases and your confidence grow!!! ( Your bank balance gets less!)

I love all my gear, all got a sale price...

I started as a grey snail, but quickly developed into a funky runner!!! the brighter the better! Just check this out.. you don't have to read my post, but look at the gear.. that is my very favourite outfit!!!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

I am 67 and I don't mind who stares.. and if I get a peep from a white van man i feel flattered! ( obviously my cap hides how old I am ! )

You are out there, doing it... getting fitter and healthier and stronger.. off the couch and out that door! GO YOU!

"Self confidence is the best outfit. Rock it and own it"

[womblejogger Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

thanks m8y just what i needed

[misswobble Graduate in reply to womblejogger]

Wear what the heck you like! You're doing this for you!

When you have a lovely cool breeze blowing up your ass you'll be pleased you bought em ✔️🏃‍♀️👍🙂

[womblejogger Graduate in reply to misswobble]

it waas nice to run in them a hell of a lot cooler, they ride a little which is a bit disconcerting but so what

[misswobble Graduate]

Yeah so what! That's us 😃 Keep enjoying those runs!

[SC1472 Graduate]

I started running in March and was getting too hot in leggings so have been running in shorts ever since so now I have reasonably tanned legs. I found that even when it was cooler I preferred having my legs out - two or three layers on my top half was sufficient.

[Valcart Graduate]

I've done the same - gone from 3/4 legging to shorter cycle short type - and I have not got slim thighs! But its so much cooler!