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Running shorts - quick\stupid question

  • 08-01-2016 03:26PM
    #1
    Barack Obama
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 621 ✭✭✭


    OK, I got my first pair of 'proper' running shorts - Adidas Formotion. So, should I be wearing underwear with them? Let's just say that it's all a bit *bunched* down there...

    Is this the same for all running shorts with lining? No underwear??


Comments

  • #2
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    No underwear under running shorts.
    There should be an inner mesh to keep everything where it belongs


  • #3
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Go commando to prevent any chafing.


  • #4
    Barack Obama
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 621 ✭✭✭Barack Obama


    Grand - thanks lads


  • #5
    KielyUnusual
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭KielyUnusual


    I always wear underwear but I'm just a modest young fella from Tipp so don't listen to me.


  • #6
    pconn062
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,373 ✭✭✭pconn062


    KielyUnusual wrote: »
    I always wear underwear but I'm just a modest young fella from Tipp so don't listen to me.

    Must be a a country thing because I do too (then again I mostly wear gay ass spandex shorts or running tights!).


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  • #7
    RayCun
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    and do yis wear vests under your singlets too? :pac:


  • #8
    Sacksian
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    I don't think this is a Dublin/country thing. I'm from Dublin and I don't see how you'd escape arrest wearing 7" split shorts without underwear.

    However, I don't wear socks for xc or track. Is that divisive?


  • #9
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    But they have built in underwear? You wouldn't wear shorts over leggings would ya?


  • #10
    rom
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  • #11
    Clearlier
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    Trial and error. If not wearing underwear works for you then go ahead. IME not wearing underwear leads to some pretty painful chafing.


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  • #12
    kookiebrew
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 236 ✭✭kookiebrew


    Always wear tight underwear, never needed Vaseline or anti chaffing creams down below with them. Look sexy as fxxk in them too :)


  • #13
    Username here
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,044 ✭✭✭Username here


    Clearlier wrote: »
    IME not wearing underwear leads to some pretty painful chafing.

    That's my experience too. I made the tragic mistake of not wearing underwear underneath a pair of running shorts (that bad built-in mesh) for my first ever 5K race some years ago, and I got the worst chaffing injury, in the worst possible place imaginable. I'm not exaggerating when I say I couldn't p**s properly for about a week.


  • #14
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    Clearlier wrote: »
    Trial and error. If not wearing underwear works for you then go ahead. IME not wearing underwear leads to some pretty painful chafing.

    And I find the exact opposite. Wearing extra underwear gives me bad chafing.


  • #15
    sconhome
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    Regardless of whether it is shorts or tights if I don't wear a pair of these:

    comp_mens_shorts_black_lrg.jpg

    it's chaff city.

    Worst chaffing I ever got was wearing shorts with the built in mesh. There was a seam that rubbed the middle 1/3 raw and I didn't discover it until I was in the shower.

    Not. Pleasant.


  • #16
    Clearlier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,461 ✭✭✭Clearlier


    TFBubendorfer wrote: »
    And I find the exact opposite. Wearing extra underwear gives me bad chafing.

    The main thing for me is that it needs to be tight enough to prevent any movement. If I had a pair of shorts that could do that I'd be happy to wear them commando.


  • #17
    Itziger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,062 ✭✭✭Itziger


    Ok, report to follow!

    Reading this thread, I didn't even know you COULD wear underwear with 5 inch shorts. Chafing can indeed be a problem with the lining so if it's a long Run or if it's raining I will apply a nice bit of Vaseline.

    Anyway, in the interests of science I decided today to try a snug pair of jocks under the running shorts. Findings: Yes, eliminates potential chafing. 2) Bit too tight for my liking. For serious running I'll be back to 'without'.

    Carry on.


  • #18
    kal7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 366 ✭✭kal7


    just shows there are no stupid questions. I always go without underwear in run tights and/or shorts. No chafing issues, some shorts better for long distance than other though.


  • #19
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,125 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    It depends on circumstances for me.

    My preference is to race / run without in shorts with a built in brief, seamless and not mesh.
    However, I'm often found on the side of the road doing a quick change on the way home from work to go for a run, so whipping off the jocks isn't an option. I have several pairs of shorts with no inner brief and I also have several pairs of athletic briefs, so these work well together.

    When racing a marathon I like to wear Skins shorts and team these up with a pair of briefless Kalenji Equarea shorts because I like pockets in them.


  • #20
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,551 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    BeepBeep67 wrote: »
    However, I'm often found on the side of the road doing a quick change on the way home from work to go for a run, so whipping off the jocks isn't an option.
    Simple answer: Commando 24x7. Let the boys run free.


  • #21
    glacial_pace71
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭glacial_pace71


    I'd usually give the running shorts a chance for a while, but if the inner briefs start to give any trouble at all then I don a pair of LineBreak or UnderArmour compression wear underneath.

    Admittedly the layers look ridiculous but the family jewels need protection, and I don't want to appear on MaratonFoto with my hands in the wrong place trying to put something away.


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  • #22
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,125 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Simple answer: Commando 24x7. Let the boys run free.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu8dBv-kiLM


  • #23
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,125 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    glacial_pace71 wrote: »
    I'd usually give the running shorts a chance for a while, but if the inner briefs start to give any trouble at all then I don a pair of LineBreak or UnderArmour compression wear underneath.

    Admittedly the layers look ridiculous but the family jewels need protection, and I don't want to appear on MaratonFoto with my hands in the wrong place trying to put something away.

    Is this you?


  • #24
    glacial_pace71
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭glacial_pace71


    BeepBeep67 wrote: »
    Is this you?

    No, but don't they say "run like the clappers", not run like you've got the clap?

    Those race photos show that there are no quick/stupid questions when it comes to running, particularly with the gender that can't do the thigh gap.


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