RunningAHEAD - Topic: Female Runners -- underwear help

hokiemamba

posted: 9/25/2009 at 6:04 PM

Hi Y'all,

I've developed some terrible chafing from the leg-holes of my underwear since I've increased the long run distance and need some advice. I've just been wearing my regular undies, but think some hi-tech ones with maybe longer legs might help. What do you recommend?

Thanks!

Hokie

Jerry-

posted: 9/25/2009 at 6:12 PM

Hokie

OK I am male but I promise you us males have the same problems, just in different areas

Have you thought of running with some shorts that have an inbuilt lining, they are normally very fine wicking material that moves away the sweat from the skin.

Other ideas that I have seen ladies at the club wear are shorth lycra leggings under their shorts.

Jerry
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Cherrieruns

Maggie & Molly

posted: 9/25/2009 at 6:14 PM

I would say where shorts/skirts with the build in undies or as the weather cools and you are wearing pants - go comando.

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azredbirds052

Maniac

posted: 9/25/2009 at 6:17 PM

I thought there would be pictures with options to choose from....Never mind.

+1 for the built-in liners.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 9/25/2009 at 6:21 PM

Commando. I went through probably a dozen different styles of undies, including several "sport" models. ALL of them have spots where there are seams that literally chap my ass. I either wear compression shorts, tights, or a running skirt with built-in "spankies." If it's extra cold/windy in the Winter I will wear heavy tights with a pair of compression shorts on the outside to keep my butt a bit warmer.

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Mitch & Pete's Mom

posted: 9/25/2009 at 6:31 PM

In my running club for moms the same subject came up and I was suprised that I was one of the only ones going commando. Then when we started training for longer distances, most of the distance group gave up on seach for the perfect pantie and joind the commando club.

I belive we once had a darn rowdy and somewhat risque thread on this same subject a while back. Maybe somone will search for it. I'm too lazy today. .

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Ileneforward

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posted: 9/25/2009 at 6:38 PM

Commando!

or the Barely There hi-cut seamless panties work great also.

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Roses Revenge

posted: 9/25/2009 at 6:46 PM

I haven't done commando in a while. Right now, I like Jockey brand microfiber hipsters. I haven't had chafing problems with them - at least not yet.

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willamona

Hawt and sexy

posted: 9/25/2009 at 8:06 PM

Underwear? As in not spankes? People still wear those?

I wear skirts, most have built in spankes, no FUG. I was called Co'manda a long time ago in an internet forum far,far away because of this. Commando rules.

For my skirts that dfo not have built in spankes, I actually have spankes for underskirt. They are the same as what you see the elite women wear at marathons. I buy most of my skirts and all of my spankes at skirtsports.com. They have 3 different cuts, I prefer the boycut stlye under my non-spanked skirts, but I have the shorty style also.

When I started my latest running life, I still wore panties, but I got really sick of the post workout peeling of panties that felt like a swimsuit. Icky. I ran without them for the first time and never looked back. Now, I need to remember to wear panties for important stuff, like dates or shopping trips.

I'm touching your pants.

ArlaHile

Queen of 3rd Place

posted: 9/25/2009 at 8:13 PM

Another vote for commando.

What are spankies?

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xor

posted: 9/25/2009 at 8:15 PM

Alfalfa's groupies.

willamona

Hawt and sexy

posted: 9/25/2009 at 8:16 PM

My old avatar was a pair of my spankes. Cheerleader underskirt wear.

I'm touching your pants.

xor

posted: 9/25/2009 at 8:19 PM

Thank you for your new avatar.

willamona

Hawt and sexy

posted: 9/25/2009 at 8:21 PM

Do I get a hug now?

I'm touching your pants.

keeponrunning

posted: 9/25/2009 at 9:52 PM
modified: 9/25/2009 at 9:53 PM

Quote from willamona on 9/25/2009 at 8:06 PM:

For my skirts that dfo not have built in spankes, I actually have spankes for underskirt. They are the same as what you see the elite women wear at marathons. I buy most of my skirts and all of my spankes at skirtsports.com. They have 3 different cuts, I prefer the boycut stlye under my non-spanked skirts, but I have the shorty style also.

do u happen to know if skirtsports is any cheaper in store?? i looked online and i think i'd rather go commando than spend $70+ on a pair of underwear, no matter how fancy!!!

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