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My new (very manly) shorts and gloves

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Jay66UKGraduate
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A parcel was waiting for me with my new Under Armour shorts and gloves.

The shorts have an abstract silvery/grey pattern all over them which is quite reflective and a very reflective logo on the front right. Slash pockets with no fastenings (boo!) but a narrow inner pocket in the right hand one for a mobile (fits my iPhone 8 perfectly). Drawstring waist. Mesh lining (which I’m not sure about as I wear Lycra undershorts). Means they would double as swimmers.

The gloves are “Run Liner Gloves” and can be worn alone or inside warmer ones. Not extremely thin nor thick. Mesh on the fingers and thumbs for using phones. Top of the index finger and thumb is a “soft, anti-microbial wipe zone” for nose/mouth.

No rainbows or unicorns were harmed or imitated in the manufacture of these products 🤣

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SendWine profile image
SendWineGraduate

Wipe zone sounds like a great idea 😏

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to SendWine

Weirdly that is what caught my eye about them. I mouth breath throughout my runs and my lips get horridly damp in the first 10 minutes or so. TMI?

SendWine profile image
SendWineGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

Nah never TMI on this forum 😀 I always end up blowing my nose on end of my t-shirt ... not very lady like, I think I need these gloves

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MansbirdGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

I mouth breath too and also my nose runs!! Weird!! But I just use my hand 🤚 nice 👍 then wipe said snoted hand across my bum cheek 😬 it must look like a snail or two has slithered across my bum, but then I do run as slow as a 🐌😁 ha ha

Maybe gloves 🧤 for winter ❄️😁

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate

Also bought shorts today. I daren’t try them on. And if they fit I’m still unsure as to whether I’ll dare wear them 😂

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Tasha99

Aaaaargh! Just wear them! Your legs are fabulous. They contain all the bits you need to run. Stop suffering the heat!

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate in reply to Jay66UK

It is rather warm 😅

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Tasha99

I do get it, honestly. But you ladies make yourselves suffer so much.

So your legs have imperfections? So what. Your run is like a river flowing or a radio show playing. That moment when you pass someone vanished and the memory is not of veins or cellulite or lumps. It’s “a runner” and the detail has gone.

You know that bit in Shirley Valentine with the spiel about stretch marks? That.

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate in reply to Jay66UK

I must say my shorts are very cool in both senses of the word 👌🏽

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Tasha99

Then wear them 😘

Fabulous450 profile image
Fabulous450Graduate in reply to Jay66UK

Aah that’s so sweet Jay! Thank you! ❤️

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mrrunGraduate in reply to Tasha99

You like them? Wear them! You wear them for yourself, to make yourself comfortable when running. When l run I mind my own business, wouldn’t notice you if you wore a table cloth (with all due respect, l just stare ahead, never meet an eye). ;).

You think people go out to look at us?! Just wear them.

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate in reply to mrrun

I will! Thank you! In fact I felt so comfy when I tried them on that I’ve ordered another pair 🏃🏽‍♀️😂👌🏽

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Tasha99

😘

Flaraflarkin profile image
FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to Tasha99

Go Tasha99 !! 👊👊💪

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate in reply to Flaraflarkin

😂

MarkyD profile image
MarkyDGraduate in reply to Tasha99

... photos ...???

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate in reply to MarkyD

When did you graduate c25k? What was your first 5k time? Sorry. Been reading your profile. Hoping I’ll keep improving but progress is slow. 31:57 (5.2k ParkRun) want sub 30. Graduated April. Never ran until February!

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Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Tasha99

Graduated 29/5. Never ran until BST started end of March. First 5k 21/6 43:15. Just ran another 44:00. Foot size 9.5, inside leg 28, ... 🤣

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate in reply to Jay66UK

I know you Jay! I was asking MarkyD 😂 wondered his progress as he seems to have graduated years ago. Interested in how much we’ll continue to improve. Although, of course, I’m very interested in you too 👌🏽😂

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Tasha99

Oh sorry 🤓

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate in reply to Jay66UK

😂 not at all! We’re newbies together 😘

MarkyD profile image
MarkyDGraduate in reply to Tasha99

I think that I graduated in 2014... it was a long time ago. Have run parkruns and 5km and 10k's since then. My 'graduation' time was just under 30 minutes and my work colleague flogged me at parkrun one Saturday and I achieved a PB of 25:23 I think it was. I still lurk about on here....

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Sassy gear...happy running :)

LoungeLizaard profile image
LoungeLizaardGraduate

Looking good Jay! I had a similar experience a while back at an outlet shopping place.... came home with 4 tops and new shorts!

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate

You're going to be the smartest runner in town!

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Dexy5

“All the gear; no idea”!

Dee2609 profile image
Dee2609Graduate

Very stylish! Might have to wait a while to try the gloves though ☹️

Tinker5393 profile image
Tinker5393Graduate

Fabulous description you should work in advertising 😁

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Tinker5393

I’m cheap if anyone’s hiring!

Crittermad profile image
CrittermadGraduate

Fancy!! Antimicrobial wipe zone is almost verging on TMI though - good job we know you! 😂.

My hands are always boiling so far - all my blood pumps into them (and forms cankles ) as I run 🏃🏻‍♀️

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Crittermad

My main memories of the first few weeks are cold hands. And, hey, they were in the sale 🤣

Saartjie profile image
SaartjieGraduate

Very nice x

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Saartjie

Why thank you 😊

Saartjie profile image
SaartjieGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

I am currently googling running shorts. I blame you!

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Saartjie

It’s okay. I am today’s designated culprit.

Saartjie profile image
SaartjieGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

It would appear so 😉

David_G profile image
David_G

Great post Jay, and even more ideas for things I “need”. 🙂🤔 Curse you! 😂🤣

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to David_G

And I only get a 30% cut.

QueenTea profile image
QueenTeaGraduate

You really will look the business in all your new kit! 😉

Flaraflarkin profile image
FlaraflarkinGraduate

*Testosterone alert!!* Anti-microbial wipe zone!! 😱😱😱 a woman of my age can't cope with this sort of language! 🤣 Nice kit Jay66UK 😍

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Flaraflarkin

That’s nothing. Someone came around here the other day talking about sticking chests out. I swooned. 🤣

Flaraflarkin profile image
FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

🤣🤣 this site should come with a health warning! 🤣

Flaraflarkin profile image
FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to Flaraflarkin

I've just read this again and found myself adopting an M&S tone! 🤣 "These aren't just Run Liner gloves, these are anti-microbial wipe zone gloves" 🤣🤣🤣

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Flaraflarkin

🤣🤣🤣 I’m a victim of marketing blurb again aren’t I?!🤓

Flaraflarkin profile image
FlaraflarkinGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

🤣🤣 and I'm a victim of consumerism! 😱

Lorijay profile image
LorijayGraduate

Very nice Jay. You will definitely not only feel hot in this heat wave but look hot too..lol..:) :)

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to Lorijay

:::blush::: (again!)

Lorijay profile image
LorijayGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

I loe not having to search for more running kit, you are the catalogue.

MarkyD profile image
MarkyDGraduate

Come on Jay... you’ve been in this site long enough to know the forum protocol.

All new trainers must be photographed and posted here within 4 hours of getting them home from the shop...

And...

All shorts purchased by running chaps must be photographed *whilst being worn* within 24 hours of delivery.

You can check the rules with the admins if you want 😎

No doubt the ladies will tell me if I got it wrong.

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to MarkyD

Photos on Saturday if I can selfie them.

Love the gloves! Had to dig out my WalktheWalk ones when we started. They're a bit long though, designed to go up to your elbow. Can't see my watch!

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ForestgrumpGraduate

Oooo suits you sir 😁 matching gloves !

Nice! I must say I’m tempted to get running shorts. However I’m 60 and have chunky thighs so maybe that’s a no go but it’s a nice thought! I’ll stick to capris I think.

Nice logo and colour😀😀

Jay66UK profile image
Jay66UKGraduate in reply to

No. Shorts are NOT a no go. Wear what is comfy. Everyone with legs has thighs!

in reply to Jay66UK

Thanks jay! perhaps one day.........ha!😀😀

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Fifie in reply to Jay66UK

I tried to wear shorts once, years ago: all they did was ride up the inside of my (ample) thighs and chafe. That was NOT a good look! I’m comfy in my just-over-the-knee running leggings for now, but long for the day I can comfortably run in shorts.

Don’t waste time Peggy- if it’s comfy, do it!

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