First time out of the house in tights 😂

[Instructor57]

And no !

i don't usually wear them inside haha (honest) 😬

i haven't run since tuesday as i had a few bad nights sleep and so very tired but thursday and friday night were ok so it was good to get out this morning for a run .

it was cold out there at 06:30 so thought i would try out the running tights for the first time , they were great ! perfect for the temperature and very comfortable , only thing was i didn't have the pockets like in my shorts so i wore my new running belt .

it was a easy slow 5k this morning with an average pace of 8:19 and an average HR of 132

no issues , just a pleasant run 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

I am happy to know that you enjoyed your run today in your tights, yes its starting to get cold first thing in the morning, I don't wear shorts I just wear jogging trousers.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Yes, definitely colder first thing !

I have some cycling trousers that are ok for running, in fact I did most of C25K in them 🙂

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Good for you! I had my first run in long leggings instead of cropped yesterday - autumn has arrived.

You're so lucky to have such a beautiful part of the world to run in. 💚

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Yes, thank you !

There are some lovely places but today just stayed local around the village 🙂

[Bontobpat Graduate]

It took me a while before I felt comfortable wearing my tights out in public even though I have lived in shorts most of my life, I just felt more exposed in tights. I am 55, female. Now it is getting hot here I searched for two in one running shorts this morning, but now feel like I will be self conscious with my legs out! No doubt I will get used to it but the tights are good for preventing chafe. 9 degrees sounds lovely, But I remember that it was absolutely freezing when I visited the UK in October a few years ago.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Bontobpat]

Yes, I gave mostly worn shorts since mid C25k, but it was just 6 degrees this morning at 06:30

These tights are for below 10 degrees, so very comfortable 🙂

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Bontobpat]

I did smile when I read this about being self conscious. I used to be when I first started running back in May. Now I don’t care! Running tights - shorts - don’t mind a bit. And I’m 66. 😀

[Maz1103 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Exactly... I was self conscious to start with. Now people in my village say "I saw you running this morning" (yes me.. Really 😅).. I'm proud to be seen now.

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Maz1103]

Exactly! And with all the running, my legs look nicely toned now 😃

[Maz1103 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

I've always had skinny legs but a bit more muscle tone suits 💪

[nowster Graduate]

🎵 We're men. We're Men in tights.

youtu.be/pc1am3KyYgA(Not working as expected?)

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Haha, a new dynamic warm up routine 😁

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to nowster]

😂😂😂

[PhoenixRise Graduate]

Great run Instructor57 and glad you’ve embarrassed the running tights/leggings! I wear running shorts (with pockets) over the top of my leggings - keeps everything where it should be! 🤭

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Haha , no shorts over the top , but I did miss the pockets 😁

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Glad you like your tights 👍

Sounds perfect. Just like my 5k yesterday. A Slow easy run without music in perfect surroundings so I could drink in the atmosphere of the Llŷn.

Tried my 7/8 tights for the first time. They were perfect and dead comfy. Mine do have pockets - a large one on the thigh perfect for my large smartphone plus a zipped security pocket in the back of the waistband.😁

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Oh , wish mine had a pocket 😐

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Mine are Ron Hill. I got them in the sale but I bet they were probably still twice the price of yours.

What running belt did you get?

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

This one

amazon.co.uk/dp/B07VNMLY4Q/...

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Wow! You must be planning to run real long

Currently zipping along the A5 from Snowdonia towards the motorway and home. Will give you a wave as we pass near to Ifton Heath 👋

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

I have just found a pocket in the tights 😂😂😂

I thought I'd bought a pair with a pocket!

Just didn't remember this morning at 6am 😁

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

🤣

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Well done, Ian! 👏👏👏👍

Good that your tights are working well. It certainly was a bit chilly out there first thing. I wore my shorts and they were fine with a long sleeved top, but I wished I had worn my gloves as my hands were cold. It’s still quite breezy here 🌬

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

To be honest, I could have probably been ok in shorts , but any excuse to try the tights 😂

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

😂 Mine are gorgeous, so comfy. I’ll wear them next time.

[030961 Graduate]

Well done you and in those secret tights too!!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to 030961]

Haha yes , not so secret now though 😂

[David_G]

Well done Instructor57! I felt self conscious the first time I went out in my tights but I soon found nobody batted an eyelid😊

I haven’t resorted to them yet this autumn but I’m sure the day will come, and probably soon!🥶

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to David_G]

Yes, I felt s little uneasy at first , but they are so comfortable 😁

[nowster Graduate in reply to David_G]

I also have some tights. It wasn't quite chilly enough on Friday morning for them. I was wearing long socks, though. Let's see what tomorrow's weather has in store...

[Roxdog Graduate]

It was a beautiful morning for a comfortable run. It's good to take a few days off here and there. I have been pretty weary this week so did the same. Glad the running tights were comfy!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Yes, weary is a good description of how I have felt the last week ,

Mainly due to lack of sleep I think .

Getting back together slowly now I hope 🙂

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Great stuff!😄

Mr E had running tights many years ago before they had made it across the Atlantic (my brother in the US posted them!)- his father was horrified!! 😂

He wears shorts over the top so he has pockets too!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

haha, i found the pocket when i got home 😂

[Plattszo Graduate]

Very good!!

We are getting seriously into proper runners territory now with the inclement weather conditions, tights and running belts!

All par for the course though, hey 😉

Smashing it!! Well done 👏 ✔ 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Plattszo]

Thanks ! Thought you and TT were running today ?

[Plattszo Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Bit of miscommunication.... we did it this morning though... I wonder if TT posted yet... I managed a PB. Chuffed, I am. 😊😊😊

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Plattszo]

Ooh !

Congratulations on your PB 😁👍👏👏👏

Just seen TT's post 😁👍

[MccHa Graduate]

👍👍👍 nice to be warm, I had my leggings/ tights or trousers whatever they call them on this morning and made all the different...I ran faster better aerodynamics 😂😂😂

Gloves I need next !

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to MccHa]

Yes, less profile drag 😂

I could have done with some gloves this morning ，should have used my cycling gloves 🤔

[9weeks2Run Graduate]

Well done on your run and glad you like your tights!!

Sorry you are not sleeping well, hope you get some better night’s sleep.

I bought some running leggings and took them back as felt to self conscious them being so tight however, realise they are supposed to be like that, so I am going to order another pair!!

Amazing how early you go out and run I have not got to that yet but plan to at some point!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Thank you !

And I need to go early if I'm running around in tights 😂😂😂

[9weeks2Run Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Lol, good plan!!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

😂😂😂🦵🦵

[Feltip Graduate]

I thought it was chilly at 7.45am 🥶

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Feltip]

Haha, think it was 6 degrees when I went out 😁

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

7 degrees when I went out, that's the coldest it's been for me since I started. I remember when it was over 20 degrees in August at that time of the morning

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Feltip]

I know !

That's what got me into the habit of going early ,

I could probably afford a later start now 😁

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Yes when it's dark and cold who wants to get out of bed to run around a field at silly o'clock

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Feltip]

I know

if I'm working then 6:30 works well for me but perhaps I need to revise my Saturday time 😂

[Maxi80]

Good for you babe! 😉

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Maxi80]

😂😂😂

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Looks like tights are your thing Instructor57!! 😉 Glad you had a great run!! You may sleep very well tonight! ❤️

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Haha 😂

Well it was cold at 06:30 !

And I hope I can sleep ok tonight 👍🙂

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

It was still chilly much later on too, so I can imagine! No shame in tights Instructor57!! You’ve got the right kit for winter!! 😉❤️

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Let's hope so 😬👍

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Maybe you could double up on the tights! 😉....😁❤️

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Sounds good Ian - well done!

I’ve seen a lot of blokes wear shorts over their tights.... now I know why- pockets!

Running belt does the job tho 👍 Which one did you get?

I got a Befekt gears one - it’s brilliant ... 😀👍.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

I actually found a pocket afterwards haha,

I thought I'd bought a pair with a pocket but at 6am I couldn't find it lol 😂

This is the belt I got

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[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

That made me giggle! Half asleep at that time tho 🙈🤣

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

I don't usually wake up untill an hour after my run 😂😂😂

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

😴 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Running tights are great, I find I run better in those than shorts, they seem to offer support to your leg muscles.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Yes, I suppose the do offer support, they were certainly welcome at 6:30 Saturday morning at 6 degrees 😁👍