RunningAHEAD - Topic: On average, how many runs do you do for the same set of running clothes before washing them? (page 3)

On My Horse

posted: 4/24/2009 at 4:48 PM

Once, with the notable exception of my morning running shorts, which typically make it 3 runs before finding their way into the wash (I don't have enough running shorts to not double them up somewhere)

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AuntJenny74

posted: 4/24/2009 at 4:52 PM

I typically do 2 runs before washing them. Adding baking soda to the wash works wonders as a stench remover and is way cheaper than oxyclean. I put in a little shy of a quarter cup with each stinkload. Learned that trick from washing cloth diapers.

Jenny

Ennay

A Saucy Wench

posted: 4/24/2009 at 5:02 PM

Oh and as to the original question. It depends. I tend to wear bras once, shirts a couple times and pants a few times. Shorts it depends on if i went commando with the built in liner or provided my own liner. In general what really happens is about once a week I gather all of the running/gym workout gear that has been used any amount and toss it in the washer.

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"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7

jendelush

posted: 4/24/2009 at 5:11 PM

Quote from AuntJenny74 on 4/24/2009 at 4:52 PM:

I put in a little shy of a quarter cup with each stinkload.

I love your term "stinkload". Going to have to work that one into general usage Smile

I sweat an awful lot, and if my running stuff is completely wet when I'm done it goes straight to dirty clothes. If I did a short run and didn't sweat ridiculous amounts, I might try to get one more run out of them. I use the Fit detergent when the stink gets too overwhelming. It does the trick after 2-3 washes. Of course, after a few times back with my regular detergent, the stink always returns. I'm totally going to try the baking soda, though.

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