Help - my shorts ride up when I run! What's the solution?

pathogan2008 · 25-08-2011 01:13PM #1

So I have an annoying and slightly embarrassing problem.
I've been running for about a year.
My running shorts "ride up" my inner thighs when I run.
As well as looking terrible, it also affects my stride and upsets my rythm, as I have to pull them down every 30 seconds or so.
Before you ask, I do not have what you would consider terribly fat thighs.
I've tried a few different types of shorts: "race" ones by Nike, with built-in inner briefs, baggy Aldi ones, longer ones etc. to no avail.

Does this happen to anyone else?

Is there a solution?
PH

Micilin Muc · 25-08-2011 01:21PM

Yes, and it used to cause me serious chafing. My solution was to wear compression shorts under my running shorts. Maybe it's something to do with the mechanics of our gait ...

Cabaal · 25-08-2011 01:24PM

compression shorts + normal shorts = great
Ok costs more but much more comfortable for longer runs compared to any shorts I've tried atleast

Stark · 25-08-2011 01:38PM

pathogan2008 wrote:

Is there a solution?
PH

Lycra. The answer is always Lycra. You can throw a pair of "modesty" shorts over the Lycra/compression ones if you don't having your bits on show.

JohnnyCrash · 25-08-2011 02:19PM

I have a pair of Nike with lycra shorts built in.Think they're 7" leg

PaulieC · 25-08-2011 03:31PM

These are the shorts you seek

rovers_runner · 25-08-2011 04:20PM

Suffer from the same plight myself.
Lads from experience can these 2in1 shorts end up putting stress on areas prone to injury like groin/hamstrings etc. ?
Is the fabric in the inner shorts compression material?

PaulieC · 25-08-2011 04:44PM

I find them to be the only shorts I can run more than 5 miles and not end up with nappy rash :eek:
As for the compression material, I'd say it's more 'tight boxershort' than compression, but it's very comfortable (at least I fnd it so) and I can't see them putting stress anywhere.
I got a pair in Arnotts, if you're close to there you should drop in and have a look. Also, I think I saw them in Champion Sports one day

Stark · 25-08-2011 04:45PM

I use Ronhill Powerstretch shorts. Haven't had an issue with too much pressure on hamstrings etc.

JohnnyCrash · 25-08-2011 06:21PM

cambo_gueno wrote: »

These are the shorts you seek

Nah,mine have yellow stripes:D:D:D

Buck · 25-08-2011 08:35PM

I had the same problem myself. Problem disappeared when I got me some Nike DriFit short shorts. Think they are 4" with a light built in lining.

pathogan2008 · 25-08-2011 10:12PM

Thanks everyone for the help and advice.

I will try out a pair of these Nike 7 Inch Tempo 2 in 1 Shorts.

Are wiggle.co.uk reliable as an online seller?

Thanks,
PH

PaulieC · 25-08-2011 10:53PM

Yes, they are. I got a 2nd pair a few weeks ago from them. It was less than a week from order to delivery, even with the free postage option. They also do a full black version if you're wary of the loud colours

tunguska · 26-08-2011 11:00AM

CWX compression shorts are the business. You can wear them on their own aswell, no need to wear another pair of shorts over them. Skins half tight running shorts are great aswell.

spanx · 06-09-2011 06:57PM

cambo_gueno wrote: »

These are the shorts you seek

These are on sale right now in Champion Sports on Grafton St. I got two pairs today, €22 each.

dunner :P · 20-09-2011 12:03PM

I was in jjb in dundalk today, these shorts are on sale for 15 beans each!
few nice deals on tshirts too, got myself a few pairs and tees:cool:

tunney · 20-09-2011 02:06PM

pathogan2008 wrote: »

So I have an annoying and slightly embarrassing problem.
I've been running for about a year.
My running shorts "ride up" my inner thighs when I run.
As well as looking terrible, it also affects my stride and upsets my rythm, as I have to pull them down every 30 seconds or so.
Before you ask, I do not have what you would consider terribly fat thighs.
I've tried a few different types of shorts: "race" ones by Nike, with built-in inner briefs, baggy Aldi ones, longer ones etc. to no avail.

Does this happen to anyone else?

Is there a solution?
PH

Male or female?
if male wear compression shorts.
if female wear shorter shorts.

Cabaal wrote: »

compression shorts + normal shorts = great
Ok costs more but much more comfortable for longer runs compared to any shorts I've tried atleast

This should never ever be done. If wearing compression shorts have the body confidence to wear just the shorts

Oryx · 20-09-2011 02:18PM

Try a smaller size. If your shorts are too big they will ride up. For women you can get short lycra shorts with a slight flare at the leg, really comfy to wear.

TheRoadRunner · 20-09-2011 02:19PM

tunney wrote: »

Male or female?
if male wear compression shorts.
if female wear shorter shorts.

+1

pathogan2008 · 20-09-2011 02:28PM

tunney wrote: »

Male or female?
if male wear compression shorts.
if female wear shorter shorts.

This should never ever be done. If wearing compression shorts have the body confidence to wear just the shorts

@tunney. Thanks tunney - Male

out of curiosity, why should you never ever wear shorts over compression shorts??

pathogan2008 · 20-09-2011 02:34PM

Ok, so I tried a pair of the Nike Tempo shorts.
As people on here indicated, they have a sort of a compression boxer short-like inner lining.

They are an improvement, but do not solve the problem completely. I think the inner lining is not quite long enough.

Thoughts.....?

pathogan2008 wrote: »

Thanks everyone for the help and advice.

I will try out a pair of these Nike 7 Inch Tempo 2 in 1 Shorts.

Are wiggle.co.uk reliable as an online seller?

Thanks,
PH

dunner :P · 20-09-2011 02:34PM

I can't see any reason why you shouldn't wear the shorts+compression
combo (my usual running attire). Personally i feel compression shorts
on their own give off a "i'm an international track star" vibe, but hey
thats just me:pac:

tunney · 20-09-2011 02:40PM

pathogan2008 wrote: »

@tunney. Thanks tunney - Male

out of curiosity, why should you never ever wear shorts over compression shorts??

Have some fvcking confidence

Although there are times I don't feel comfortable wearing them. Hammers home the fact that I'm fat and slow and need to avoid cakes (more b@st@rdling cakes in the office today to tempt me)

Stark · 20-09-2011 02:43PM

I'm far too well endowed to wear compression shorts without traumatising little children and sensitive old ladies.

PaulieC · 20-09-2011 02:56PM

pathogan2008 wrote: »

Ok, so I tried a pair of the Nike Tempo shorts.
As people on here indicated, they have a sort of a compression boxer short-like inner lining.

They are an improvement, but do not solve the problem completely. I think the inner lining is not quite long enough.

Thoughts.....?

Not sure what next you could do. As suggested, maybe try a pair of compression shorts by themselves ? Or maybe running tights ?

daveyeh · 20-09-2011 03:15PM

Take them off?

shotgunmcos · 20-09-2011 03:27PM

Whats the dig on wearing compression shorts for a Marathon?

The reason I'm asking is because my shorts rise up too and I get chaffing on the inner thighs if its warm and/or very humid

Patrick_K · 20-09-2011 03:47PM

This might solve your problem?
http://www.racepix.com/PhoenixParkHalf2011/racephotos/610/photo/1420/
You're welcome.

brownian · 20-09-2011 04:04PM

Patrick_K wrote: »

This might solve your problem?
http://www.racepix.com/PhoenixParkHalf2011/racephotos/610/photo/1420/
You're welcome.

Gaaaa-aaackk.

Thanks a lot.

brownian · 20-09-2011 04:07PM

On topic - I run almost all the time in compression shorts. I wear Decathlon's slinky plastic running underwear underneath (like a very light compression boxer). The legs of your typical compression short (Nike, Adidas, whoever) go down far enough to ensure no chafing. Get a pair with a back pocket for gels.

Why would you bother with wearing another pair on top? Maybe if it's very cold, or if you're prone to priapic running syndrome...but most running (baggy) shorts aren't well engineered for wearing compressions underneath, the built in gusset thing gets tangled up.

Just my 2 cents.

pathogan2008 · 21-09-2011 08:54PM

Wow - it doesn't take much for a thread to go off track eh?

- sorry, pun intended.

Thanks for that pic Patrick_K - put me right off the dinner!
@ brownian, I had to look up that particular affliction, thankfully I don't suffer from it (yet)

Back on topic now. I think I'm going to try a pair of Compression shorts.

As I mentioned, I'm new to running. All I have is ordinary Nike, Adidas running shorts and the new Nike Tempo ones.

Where would I find compression shorts? Do the big sports chains have them?
Elverys, Marathon, Lifestyle? This will be my first pair, so I'd prefer a bricks and mortar store where I can try them on, rather than buying online.

Stupid question, but how tight are these meant to be worn?

Help - my shorts ride up when I run! What's the solution?

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