Wearing Running Pants for the Craic

izzyregan

I read on the Waterford Whisper News this morning about women wearing running pants for the craic.. and I had to laugh! It's funny because I have actually noticed an increase of girls/women wearing them when not actually running.

Magenta

They're very comfy! haven't noticed an increase myself

Sunny Dayz

I've noticed it, in particular in shopping centres. Women walking around, loads of make up on, wearing gym clothes and trainers. I suppose it's better than the trend for wearing pyjamas around! Personally I keep my work out clothes for exercising only.

barleybooley

When you see something like that being sold in Penneys, it's definitely a sign that it's a fashion more than function thing. They are incredibly comfortable though and they seem to make legs (my own included) look fantastic!

john the one

It annoys me no end!

ger vallely

Maybe they are coming from or going to where they run? Or finished exercising and picking up some shopping? Maybe I am thinking this through too much .

meeeeh

Gates at my son's school look like an aerobics class. I think there are actually less of them now than there were in autumn when it was sort of yummy mummy uniform.

Anyway I am not a fan but it is better than pyjamas as someone said.

Stheno

meeeeh wrote: »

Gates at my son's school look like an aerobics class. I think there are actually less of them now than there were in autumn when it was sort of yummy mummy uniform.

Anyway I am not a fan but it is better than pyjamas as someone said.

I was shopping last Saturday afternoon and met someone in the shopping centre in nightdress, dressing gown and slippers!

lizzyman

Stheno wrote: »

I was shopping last Saturday afternoon and met someone in the shopping centre in nightdress, dressing gown and slippers!

That person is either Hugh Hefner or an utter legend

meeeeh

Stheno wrote: »

I was shopping last Saturday afternoon and met someone in the shopping centre in nightdress, dressing gown and slippers!

I call that dedication.

It is not that uncommon around hospitals though.

MrWalsh

What do you mean by running pants?

Do you just mean general leisure wear?

Stheno

meeeeh wrote: »

I call that dedication.

It is not that uncommon around hospitals though.

This was in balbriggan

meeeeh

MrWalsh wrote: »

What do you mean by running pants?

Do you just mean general leisure wear?

I think it is more 2/3 or 3/4 running leggings, usually pink skechers and one of those tops advertised as breathable and lightweight.

MrWalsh

meeeeh wrote: »

I think it is more 2/3 or 3/4 running leggings, usually pink skechers and one of those tops advertised as breathable and lightweight.

I must admit I tend to wear mine on a saturday as I am doing a few jobs before heading to the gym and then perhaps popping into the shops on the way home. Not pink skechers though, asics all the way!

Salty

A lot of people, if they're like me, will be on the way to or from they gym. And yes, the make-up may still be on from work or being out and about earlier on.

However, I think it makes sense that the "yummy mummies" as they're called might be wearing this uniform as it were. Running/sports/leisurewear are made for movement and comfort so are ideal for running after small kids, doing physical housework etc. Also sketchers are better for your feet than casual flats.

No harm in it really. I wouldn't compare it to the pyjamas trend though...that was pure laziness! Unless of course where you're seeing these people is close to hospital or something.

meeeeh

MrWalsh wrote: »

I must admit I tend to wear mine on a saturday as I am doing a few jobs before heading to the gym and then perhaps popping into the shops on the way home. Not pink skechers though, asics all the way!

I'm old-fashioned, I don't even go out of the house in tracksuit. Btw that description was a bit light hearted. I live in small town so I can even pinpoint where they were all buying sketches.

What I am curious though, do people then change in the gym? I don't go to the gyms but if I work out at home there is no way same clothes would be usable later.

MrWalsh

meeeeh wrote: »

What I am curious though, do people then change in the gym? I don't go to the gyms but if I work out at home there is no way same clothes would be usable later.

On a workday I arrive at the gym in work clothes and then change into gym clothes, work out, go home (perhaps stop at shops on the way) then after food and maybe chores I shower etc... I never shower in the gym unless I swim there because that would mean having to bring another set of clean clothes to change into there - easier to go home and hop in shower there (also I time hair wash days and gym days together so that my hair only gets washed 3 times a week so prefer to be at home to put conditioner in for a while etc...).

On a non work day same as above except I put gym clothes on that morning then head to the gym whenever I am ready. Often I would have black skechers on until I am actually heading to the gym as I like to only wear my running runners for running only.

I dont own any tracksuits, only a variety of gym tops/bottoms.

Youngblood.III

lizzyman wrote: »

That person is either Hugh Hefner or an utter legend

Or they're in Limerick ciiiiiiity kid!

Taboola

They are the new pyjamas.

RainyDay

Taboola wrote: »

They are the new pyjamas.

Or for older folks who remember the late 80s and 90s, the new shiny tracksuits

run_Forrest_run

tracksuits and pjs had a certain amount of safety coverage for the 'larger' lady but lycra isn't so forgiving which is why I make no apology for saying only fit women should wear them.

There is nothing worse than seeing a fat wan wearing a cheap pair with the sun shining directly on them, the cheap ones can become transparent under direct light...not pretty.

meeeeh

RainyDay wrote: »

Or for older folks who remember the late 80s and 90s, the new shiny tracksuits

Oh yes and where I come from there would be couples who wore matching ones. That's love I guess.

In fairness current gym wear is a lot more flattering.

PinkLemonade

If you don't like running leggings maybe just don't wear them?
I wear them for all sorts of reasons, mainly excersize and running erands, I'm quite aware that there's a heap of judgmental people that love to put people down based on what they wear and running leggings are on that list, but I'd prefer to just get on with things and be comfortable while doing it.

meeeeh

MrWalsh wrote: »

On a workday I arrive at the gym in work clothes and then change into gym clothes, work out, go home (perhaps stop at shops on the way) then after food and maybe chores I shower etc... I never shower in the gym unless I swim there because that would mean having to bring another set of clean clothes to change into there - easier to go home and hop in shower there (also I time hair wash days and gym days together so that my hair only gets washed 3 times a week so prefer to be at home to put conditioner in for a while etc...).

On a non work day same as above except I put gym clothes on that morning then head to the gym whenever I am ready. Often I would have black skechers on until I am actually heading to the gym as I like to only wear my running runners for running only.

I dont own any tracksuits, only a variety of gym tops/bottoms.

I couldn't do that. I mostly do cardio and by the end I am purple and so sweaty that I have trouble pulling more rigid bras or gym tops off. I would be probably kicked out of the shop if I came in after exercise.

MrWalsh

meeeeh wrote: »

I couldn't do that. I mostly do cardio and by the end I am purple and so sweaty that I have trouble pulling more rigid bras or gym tops off. I would be probably kicked out of the shop if I came in after exercise.

Well exactly - hence why its easier to go home and change!!

Im an unconcerned about my purple-ness, actually I recover fast now so am rarely purple for longer than 10 mins after exercise.

Same goes for sweatiness, Im just not that much of a sweater, but I am unconcerned about popping into the shop a bit sweaty immediately after a workout - its not like Im socialising, Im just buying my lunch and leaving.

mailforkev

It's been going on for a while at this stage. Gym pants are the new leggings.

You'll see it a lot around UCD, it's regular student attire. Around here all the yummy mummy types are in Lululemon/Stella McCartney etc. while doing the shopping/picking up the kids.

Often the gym pants go hand in hand with expensive trainers that don't get a sniff of a gym.

I've a female friend with Mary Katrantzou Adidas runners that were over €150. Purely fashion, basically trainers that are too fancy for exercise. Nike Roshe are the other default choose.

jaymcg91

mailforkev wrote: »

It's been going on for a while at this stage. Gym pants are the new leggings.

You'll see it a lot around UCD, it's regular student attire. Around here all the yummy mummy types are in Lululemon/Stella McCartney etc. while doing the shopping/picking up the kids.

Often the gym pants go hand in hand with expensive trainers that don't get a sniff of a gym.

I've a female friend with Mary Katrantzou Adidas runners that were over €150. Purely fashion, basically trainers that are too fancy for exercise. Nike Roshe are the other default choose.

Half of Dublin seems to own a pair of these :pac:

lizzyman

What exactly is the difference between running pants and tracksuit pants?

Sunny Dayz

I only wear gym gear / running pants when I am actually exercising. I often call into the local supermarket on my way back from my running group, usually to grab bread or milk. I do be conscious that I have just finished a run and a cool down, I feel yukky cos I need a shower so I try to get out as quick as I can. Those who saunder around town all casual in their running clothes and clean trainers obviously weren't exercising beforehand!

Stheno

lizzyman wrote: »

What exactly is the difference between running pants and tracksuit pants?

They are running rights the very tight leggings you see people wearing while running

meeeeh

jaymcg91 wrote: »

Half of Dublin seems to own a pair of these :pac:

They are nice even for me and I usually buy a pair of heels when shopping for runners.

Anyway an old pair of asics for me , they are good enough for 20 minutes on the stepper in the morning.

RainyDay

Stheno wrote: »

They are running rights the very tight leggings you see people wearing while running

And shopping. And doing the school run. And ....

Novella

Personally I don't see the issue with people wearing clothes that they feel comfortable in, to each his own and all that. I don't wear exercise clothing but it doesn't bother me if someone else does. Maybe they hate my skinny jeans.

YurOK2

I wear Ellesse leggings around the house all the time, when I say around the house though I mean around the farm, while walking the dogs, doing housework etc., as someone else pointed out they're easy to move around in, they're easy to wear with my trainers or my wellies (depending on what I'm doing) and they're not see-through like normal leggings that you would wear under a dress. I never leave the house in them though because I drive a bike and am always wearing jeans or leathers.

TrustedApple

As a guy i wear running leggings in the winter when its cold when i am out running and i already get strange looks for wearing them :rolleyes:. Jesses the looks i would get if i was wearing them to head down to the shops LoL i be the talk of the small little town .