a manly man’s review of his pink running skirt
That title has all kinds of problems. However…
Ok. Let’s get the first question all you ladies have out of the way: Yes. Dagnabbit, the running skirt was extremely comfortable. In fact, it’s the most comfortable thing I’ve ever worn while running. No kidding.
Specifically, the reasons it was comfortable were:
1-Nothing rubbing between my legs. I could easily imagine doing a 20 miler like that sans chafing. I know that for some women, that still wouldn’t solve the chafing problem but I imagine just as many would be in heaven.
2-Perfectly fitting, comfortable waistband. The skirt hung on my skinny male hips very comfortably. Of course, the place it sat was right below my love handles so seeing the pics and video has sent me to a body image specialist. You women will likely not have that problem so ignore what I just said.
3-Cool. I was in the skirt for a good hour and a half and it sure was cool down there while doing the running around. Perhaps that would add to the non-chafiness of the skirt? I’m not sure but I sure did like the cool running.
I did experience one area of discomfort. Oddly, my explanation will only make women more happy about the skirt. My boys were held in place pretty tightly by the built in high-quality mesh-like moisture-wicking panty. Really tightly. My butt felt good. My boys did not. When I first put the thing on, I imagined the lifting effect to not be unlike the effect a push-up bra has on women’s upper…endowments.
Sadly, in a pink skirt, this is not the effect a fella should be after (no, I haven’t forgotten a fella shouldn’t even be in a pink skirt). Based on all the comments I received referencing my “cajones” and the “package poking” that was going on, I was correct. So pronounced was this effect that the following conversation took place between myself and my wife during the first skirt fitting:
Lori: Oh my god. You have to do something with that.
Mark: What do you mean - do something?
Lori: You have to hide it somehow.
Mark: And how am I supposed to do that?
Lori: I don’t know. Strap it down with something?
Mark: I am NOT going to strap it down.
Lori: Well, you will look ridiculous if you don’t.
Mark: And I’ll look less ridiculous strapping it down? You want me to try to hide it in this pink skirt?
Lori: Good point.
Point: If you saw my little video, you were witness to alot of jumping, spread-eagle shenanigans. I put that skirt through it’s paces and nothing came out of place. Nothing. Everything was secure, well covered and comfortable. I imagine the absense of certain gear under your skirt will make you feel even more secure and comfortable than I was.
So, where does this take me? It takes me back to the beginning - I (still) wholeheartely endorse running skirts. For women that is. And this time, I can do it with a some perspective!
Oh, and fellas: If you are so inclined, by all means knock yourself out. But, maybe get a black skirt - pink is just…too much ;). Better yet, get a kilt. I hear women love those on men.
Thus endeth my review of the runningskirts.com running skirt. What are you waiting for? Go buy one!
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Bra Review:
Ladies, you have my utmost respect. I love the way bras look on women but those things are dang uncomfortable. Don’t get me wrong - I’m sure the one I got from runningskirts.com wasn’t any worse than any other bra, but an hour and a half in that and I was ready to crawl right out of my skin!
Maybe if I went for a fitting… 
Comment by Pamalamadingdong
Tuesday May 09, 2006 @
and sometimes after a long run when you are all tired and your bra is soaked. It’s ReALLY hard to get off and I have a Cramer episode in my bedroom flailing around with my arms above my head trying to squirm out of it.
The skirt does look comfy…just not for my body type.