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Hot run, sore thighs!

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Having been away for a week, I was keen to get back into the jogging habit, although it’s far too hot for me at the moment. I’m definitely a cold weather exerciser. So I was excited to buy some running shorts, which had a Lycra inner short with a flared over short to cover those bobbly bits I didn’t want to reveal!

Waited till 6.40pm to let the air cool a bit but it was still too warm for me really. And am gutted the shorts let me down, as soon as I started jogging the inner leg rolled up and I ended up with shocking thigh burn! Kept having to stop to roll the legs down, so even though I managed 5K, I feel I didn’t do well as I usually try to keep going without stopping.

Shorts consigned to gardening duty and think I may have to start going out first thing if the good weather stays with us. Anyone any tips for stopping shorts rolling up? (except having thinner thighs obviously!)

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Oh poor you! Sometimes kit just doesn’t behave itself. I haven’t had this issue with shorts-perhaps it’s worth trying a different brand/style. My favourite ones are Goodmove Go Move M and S

marksandspencer.com/cuffed-...

This sort of style loose around the thighs could be another option…

decathlon.co.uk/p/women-s-t...

But it’s quite persona what fits and what you like to wear.

Good luck finding something that works for you!

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Knees are the answer... like you I prefer the colder weather but as a lady of a certain age, my knees are not seen in public and they are a very useful anchor for running leggings. I find cropped/capri length are fine for me in warmer temperatures. I prefer to have lighter weight on top with short/vest tops.

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