Runningskirts

Ann-V

posted: 5/7/2011 at 2:55 AM

I know, I know... In the States Runningskirts aren't something new, but over here in Europe they are still hard to find.

In fact, apart from some rather boring black skirts (I saw one from Asics), I haven't seen any in Belgium yet. But there are some Dutch online shops were I might buy them.

There is a shop that has skirts from gym girl and from sugoi, and another that has the runningskirts-line.

But before spending my money on one of them... is there someone who has tried skirts of two, or even the three of those brands? How do they compare?

Running in Belgium
Ann

2012-goals: stay injury-free, build a stable aerobic base, transition to running barefoot run barefoot as long as temperatures allow it

Run more km than I did in 2010 (45) 2009 (95) 2007 (148) 2006 (222) 2008 (234) 2011 (best year yet: 318 km)

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Julia Sugarbaker

The Terminator

posted: 5/7/2011 at 6:54 AM

When I wore running skirts, I liked runningskirts.com.

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 5/7/2011 at 10:10 AM

Quote from Julia Sugarbaker on 5/7/2011 at 6:54 AM:

When I wore running skirts, I liked runningskirts.com.

Those are the ones I found to fit me best, too...though I will say that their sizing can be erratic. All of mine have been the same size, but a couple have fit larger or smaller than the others.

I think it's a YMMV sort of thing. What I like about the runningskirts.com ones is that they are sorta a-line through the skirt--narrower through the waist and hips, widening towards the bottom. I have relatively small waist and hips vs. my thighs. The straighter-cut skirts like skirtsports.com makes don't fit me as well. And some people like the compression shorts for liner...they always creep up on me, so I prefer the briefs and use Sport Shield on the inner-thigh chafe spots.

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

Ann-V

posted: 5/7/2011 at 11:28 AM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 5/7/2011 at 10:10 AM:

I think it's a YMMV sort of thing. What I like about the runningskirts.com ones is that they are sorta a-line through the skirt--narrower through the waist and hips, widening towards the bottom. I have relatively small waist and hips vs. my thighs.

Well... I don't know what YMMV means...

But the following sentence is enough for me to know that I have to go for Runningskirts... XXS for waist, S for hips, M for thighs... So that A-line should do.

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Ann

2012-goals: stay injury-free, build a stable aerobic base, transition to running barefoot run barefoot as long as temperatures allow it

Run more km than I did in 2010 (45) 2009 (95) 2007 (148) 2006 (222) 2008 (234) 2011 (best year yet: 318 km)

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posted: 5/7/2011 at 11:36 AM

Quote from Ann-V on 5/7/2011 at 11:28 AM:

Well... I don't know what YMMV means...

But the following sentence is enough for me to know that I have to go for Runningskirts... XXS for waist, S for hips, M for thighs... So that A-line should do.

Yep, sounds like they would work well for you, too.

YMMV - your mileage may vary. Smile

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

Daddyo

@BeachesRunner

posted: 5/7/2011 at 11:55 AM

I've never tried them because the cool peeps told me not to Wink

HStreet

In it for the long run..

posted: 5/7/2011 at 5:11 PM

I like both runningskirts and skirtsports. I also prefer the briefs to the compression shorts, but I do think the shorts have gotten better in recent years and don't tend to ride up as much.

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Trent

posted: 5/7/2011 at 5:36 PM

2OA woman at the Strolling Jim 41 mile ultramarathon today ran in a runningdress.

That is all.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

MrH

posted: 5/7/2011 at 10:22 PM

Quote from Trent on 5/7/2011 at 5:36 PM:

2OA woman at the Strolling Jim 41 mile ultramarathon today ran in a runningdress.

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FrancesRe

Beginner all over again

posted: 5/8/2011 at 10:51 AM

Anyone have Links for where to buy running Dress(es) ?

Thanks

MrH

posted: 5/8/2011 at 11:42 AM

Quote from FrancesRe on 5/8/2011 at 10:51 AM:

Anyone have Links for where to buy running Dress(es) ?

Thanks

Would tennis dresses not work? That's what Kathrine is wearing in the pic from the NY marathon.

The process is the goal.

Men heap together the mistakes of their lives, and create a monster they call Destiny.

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 5/8/2011 at 12:21 PM

Quote from FrancesRe on 5/8/2011 at 10:51 AM:

Anyone have Links for where to buy running Dress(es) ?

Thanks

I know SkirtSports has dresses...I recall there was another company that makes them, too, but it's not coming to mind.

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

srlopez

Eye of Sauron

posted: 5/8/2011 at 12:24 PM

Based on ads in magazines, I'm pretty sure moeben (the folks that "invented" arm sleeves) does... but I checked their website, and the website looks like it is stuck in 2009. No mention of dresses, lots of mentions of skirts to be released "later in 2009". WEIRD.

And once again Mr. Wizard (aka: Stevie Ray) explains the internet.

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 5/8/2011 at 12:32 PM

I found more...I know one of the gals on here is a huge fan of Nuu-Muu dresses. Athleta used to carry some, too.

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

wannaberunner

I look my best blurry!

posted: 5/8/2011 at 12:47 PM

Quote from HStreet on 5/7/2011 at 5:11 PM:

I like both runningskirts and skirtsports. I also prefer the briefs to the compression shorts, but I do think the shorts have gotten better in recent years and don't tend to ride up as much.

I totally agree with you!! I wore a hot pink skirtsports marathon girl skirt in the Susan B Komen 5K today. Loved it!!!

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