I currently only run in ~$10 shorts from Kohls and many in my current rotation are getting pretty worn. When I picked up my bib this past weekend at the LRS, I bought 2 pairs of more expensive shorts (like $40) to try. Even though both are 5", they both do what I hate about most running shorts--ride up in my crouch so its just skin on skin of my non-thigh gap legs rubbing each other. Ugh. I have a whole drawer full of shorts that do this and I only use them for strength training. So either I stick with Kohls, or try the next tier of super expensive but I don't have hope they will be different.

 

Surely, I'm not the only slightly overweight woman that's had kids who is trying to run? Any recommendations? I'd like pocket(s) but doesn't need to hold a phone.

Me! My faves are:

InkNBurn's 4" shorts (they also have 6" shorts)

Lululemon's Tracker shorts

Hotty Hot Short, Long

But really, my favorites are the InkNBurn's compression shorts. They've got big side pockets that I use for alllllll the gels for a marathon, plus my iPhone. And they don't chafe or ride up. I really can't say enough good things about them.

6.2 miles of "running" (we'll call it that, although it felt like more of a shuffle). I pulled out my Lululemon jacket that I've run in, for super cold runs, for years. It had been my favorite piece that I'd always raved about. And then I realized that the forearms and back of my jacket were wet, afterwards, which is totally different from the Wazzie Wool experience. Sigh. I have a Saucony jacket that is a great wind barrier--I'll try that with the Wazzie Wool tomorrow. It sucks when you get such an amazing product, that it ruins your experience of your other gear.

I’ve always had this issue with my lulumon jacket, even if I wear a super thin layer underneath my arms are soaked afterwards. It probably doesn’t help that I’m short and so the sleeves are long on me

 

I’ve always had this issue with my lulumon jacket, even if I wear a super thin layer underneath my arms are soaked afterwards. It probably doesn’t help that I’m short and so the sleeves are long on me

Yes! And I honestly didn't know that other brands didn't do this, and Lululemon is so expensive.  I'm becoming more and more of a Oiselle fan.

 

I also have a drawer full of shorts I can't wear because of this.  In real life, I don't wear a lot of skirts, but in running, I have switched to InB skirts with the compression style (though not that tight) shorts underneath and they don't ride up.  And they have 2 good pockets.

Sorry you deal with this too.

These are what I currently wear:

Kohls shorts

The shape isn't awesome but zero chafing. I have probably 8 pairs (different colors and minor style changes) and they've lasted several years of constant wearing, as it's shorts year round for me here. Tbh, compression shorts make me feel super fat but I'd imagine they shouldn't ride up so maybe worth a try. Not sure how I feel about running in shorts + skirt.

 

Me! My faves are:

 

InkNBurn's 4" shorts (they also have 6" shorts)

 

Lululemon's Tracker shorts

 

Hotty Hot Short, Long

 

But really, my favorites are the InkNBurn's compression shorts. They've got big side pockets that I use for alllllll the gels for a marathon, plus my iPhone. And they don't chafe or ride up. I really can't say enough good things about them.

I put 5 gels and my keys in one pocket, the phone and the iPod in the other (for marathons).  I am sure I could fit more, ha.

 

Yes! And I honestly didn't know that other brands didn't do this, and Lululemon is so expensive.  I'm becoming more and more of a Oiselle fan.

you can't beat the pockets in lulu shorts though.  They fit my phone. I'm not a huge fan of how the roga shorts fit and the pocket is too small.  same for their tights.

 

I wasn't sure at first either, but I was sold pretty quickly once I wore one, it was so comfortable.  You can also try just their 4" or 6" shorts.  They are comfortable, not tight like compression, it's just that similar style, so you won't feel super fat.  And they are pretty designs so you'll get lots of compliments.  Order a pair on sale and see what you think.

My work here is done.

I keep expecting some snow.  I even ran this morning instead of the afternoon as I normally do.  Still waiting.  All it's done is drop the temperature 20 degrees.