Good Workout Shorts?

[Night Fly]

Alright girls...here is my dilemma.

I am going to TX in a week and it is MUCHO hot there. I need to get some workout shorts/tops that I won't die in because I will be training outside 99% of the time. Any suggestions for me? Also...for all you runners out there...what kind of shorts do you run in that don't bunch up between the thighs? I can't stand it when my shorts do that and I don't run much now because I dont' have any shorts that DON'T do it!!!

I'm getting frustrated. Can you all help me?

 

[b fold the truth]

Night Fly: You have the same problem that I do...my legs rub together...hate it.

You could always get some spandex shorts...but they might just make it that much hotter when you train.

B True

 

[Night Fly]

Spatts...Don't think I will be wearing crazee pants anytime soon, but the russell athletic shorts sound like they would be a good bet. I've never been a fan of elastic waist...only if they aren't too tight!

B true...I don't really mind spandex except for the squeezing around my waist...it gets really annoying sometimes.

 

[b fold the truth]

The tightness MIGHT help with some compression of the hips...which is good for nearly every strongman exercise.

B True

 

[makedah]

I'm the queen of chafe.

I run only in tights made of some kind of wicking material. You should be able to find some that reach your knees. I saw in the other post that you are, um, thifty when it comes to clothes, so you may have to forgo the wicking material. I have a couple of pairs of tight-like shorts that don't wick - you can get them cheap at the 'mega marts.' I haven't had a problem with them squeezing me.

 

[Gladiola]

Everlast shorts! I hate stuff too tight around my waist & they are elastic all the way up - but no waist band around my middle. Tight enough that they don't bunch when I run (although they won't stay put when I bike).

I would definitely get some dri-fit technology clothing for training outdoors in the heat. I have some from Nike & Addidas - & it is a huge difference wearing cotton & spandex fabrics, vs. the high-tech sweat-wicking fabric. Not cheap, but worth it.