I haven't bought a pair of running shorts in at least 10 years. Well, until a week or two ago. I just seemed to have enough. Two or three do the trick, especially when I have a supply of tights and tri shorts. But my old standby shorts are losing their elasticity in the waist, and I'm running more frequently to prepare for Boston, so I wanted a new pair, and I bought a supposedly top end pair made by Asics. They are comfy enough, but...
I am definitely not the skinniest guy in the world, but I usually wear 31 or 32 pants, and I bought the 32-34 sized shorts, since the size down was definitely too small (28-30 I think). Thus the last thing I expected was a snug fit. Since when do runners have no butts? The liner in these things ... well, let's just say it's taking a little getting used to! Didn't know my cheeks needed that much support when I ran!
I will say that the (one) pocket in the shorts is well placed and seemingly well made. (But can't I have another??? Please???)
And finally, one request to all you running shorts manufacturers reading this: Please, please, please figure out a way to make shorts that don't have a big, nasty, scratchy seam on the inside of my thighs! I have enough to worry about already. Or is my conspiracy theory correct? That you and the makers of Body Glide are in on this together....
Friday, November 13, 2009
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Hahahahaha.....
Watch those seams - I have a pair of tri shorts/capris that, while at a short distance was fine, but after a 3 hr run left MAJOR burns on my bum. OUCH!
Exactly. Didn't notice it on the first couple uses; only when I went for a 15 miler. But now I'm on the alert!
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