So I'm obsessed with running stuff now. I debated whether or not to post this based on the fact that most of you probably don't give a crap about running, but I REALLY wanted to tell everyone about something really awesome! Note: If you are a man, this probably will be of no interest to you... then again, you never know...
So the other day when I was researching all the different 5k races, I came upon one called the "Skirt Chasers 5k." I thought it sounded kind of funny so I clicked on the link. Apparently there's this company called Skirt Sports that makes skirt-type running shorts. For their race they have the girls start a couple minutes before the guys so it looks like the guys are chasing after them. Don't worry, it was a family friendly race that was supposed to be funny... not a perverted mobile meat market. Unfortunately the race was in Colorado, so we didn't sign up for that one. BUT, I did think the skirt idea was extremely cute, so I started checking into them on the Internets. Plus, the shorts I'd been wearing kept bunching up in between my thighs as I'd run and it was really annoying and uncomfortable. I thought the skirt would be a great solution.
Apparently those skirts usually run between $30-$55 each. Yikes. Way too pricey for me. Not that I wouldn't fork out the dough if I had it, but I don't, so I had to find another way to get my mitts on some.
So I noticed that the Skirt Sports website had a link to their outlet store so I clicked my way over to it and browsed around. They didn't have much available, but somehow, I ended up finding some I liked and they were MY SIZE! Only one size left and it was mine! That NEVER happens! And here's the best part.... they were only $10! Wahoo! So I got 4. 3 of These in black, pink and blue, and 1 of These in Flirtini... or pink.
I was a little worried about 2 things: #1 That they wouldn't fit- I haven't had very good luck ordering clothes online and their sizing charts were crazy. #2 Three of the skirts I ordered had "pantie" type shorts sewn in instead of regular shorts. I wasn't sure I'd feel comfortable wearing them. Click here to see descriptions of the different "inserts" available under the skirts. (I got 3 pairs with "Spankies"... not to be confused with Skankies and 1 pair with "Shorties")
But, flash to today. I picked up my UPS package from the apartment office and went right home to try on my new running skirts. SURPRISE! They all fit me perfectly and were so comfortable! But, how are they for running you ask? Even awesomer than I thought they'd be! I was daring and wore the pantie-type skirt and went outside for my jog. It was a very windy, gusty day. Not the best day to go out wearing a short skirt with panties underneath. But they were very light and not as hot as my spandex shorts/running shorts combo I had been wearing. Much more breathable. And I didn't have a single "Marilyn Monroe" incident. I didn't feel self-conscious or uncomfortable at all. They passed the test with flying colors!
Oh and another great thing about the skirts is they all have built in hidden pockets. Three of the skirts have a Velcro pocket on the backside and the other skirt has a pocket for an ipod built into the shorts (and there's even a hole in the skirt for the cord to come out!). So now I won't have to carry my house key in my hand when I run. Yea!
So I know you're all dying to see how hot I look in my skirts, so I'll give you a sneak peak at one of the pink ones.
Not bad eh?
p.s. In case you can't tell, Blogger didn't feel like paying attention to my spacing, so this post looks kind of dumb. Sorry. I tried.
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