Will. I agree with u 💯. But how do one get to the point of " not caring about others thinking? " you have some general tips for a newbie like me? Thanks
Will. I agree with u 💯. But how do one get to the point of " not caring about others thinking? " you have some general tips for a newbie like me? Thanks
rojo wrote:
I saw the other thread and started this one as I think the OP made a typo. Now that I'm over 40, can someone tel me when it's no longer socially acceptable to run shirtless.
Or does age have nothing to do with it - just my dad bod?
This dude's only 40? I would have guessed he's in his mid-late 60s
I still run shirtless, but only before the sun comes up. No one wants to see my wrinkly old man body.
It kind of depends on if you are a fat ass or not.
If you are NOT fat then you can go to 40 but after that is creepy. If you are fat you aren't allowed to run shirtless ever.
The Prime Blueprint dude Mark Sisson would probably find this thread hilarious. And then go do some shirtless sprints on the beach.
I love that old guy's spirit. Respect the grind; 17 miles a day is no joke.
Nike made some great commercials back in the day.
But back to the shirtless thread, I think people should have some self-awareness. If you are out in the middle of nowhere, it doesn't matter. If you are in a crowded area, maybe be considerate of others.
If you are fit and skinny enough, nobody will care, but at my age, I will gladly spare the world from my skinny-fat dad-bod. I have plenty of 1 oz singlets I can run in.
44 yo male.
On the streets I run with a shirt on, out of cultural norms of middle aged dudes here. Last time I took my shirt off on the streets was on a run with my son who was also shirtless. In groups I find it more acceptable.
I'll take my shirt off on shady trails or other locations where there will only be like minded people.
If on my own personal property I'll always have my shirt off - mowing the lawn, playing basketball/football, doing other yard work, etc. I avoid getting too tanned or sunburned though - don't want cancer.
I'd like being shirtless to be more of the norm, especially for paler people. If more normalized, people wouldn't be disgusted by it. If it were the norm, I'd think my shirtless torso would certainly be a lot less objectionable than a lot of people's faces!
Tman46 wrote:
Advantage of running shirtless if you are doing a long run through the streets is you have to finish the whole loop running or you look like a "time to call the cops" weirdo walking through a neighborhood with no shirt.
Okay, this is so true. I usually run in a singlet or super lightweight shirt, but went out last weekend for a 14-miler in 90+ heat and decided to go shirtless. Half my run was through a college campus area and I was feeling terrible. On top of everything, I had to take a dump really bad. So I have soaking wet 5" shorts and no shirt, and look like I just got out of a pool I am so sweaty. I am trying random building doors to find a toilet, and eventually a cop asked my what was going on. I told him my situation and he pointed me towards a construction area with a port-a-jon (thanks). I felt like a real weirdo.
People don't want to be confused..
Man/Woman/Boy confusion is bad!
Man/Animal confusion also band!
To avoid Man/Woman/Boy confusion- all body surfaces should be FLAT and DULL.
No bulges- man boob's from bench-press OR man boob's from doughnut!
No visible sick packs or beer bellies.
No smooth surfaces. Nothing hairless or shiny.
A little hair hides sweat and reduces shine.
It conceals small pecks and sick-packs.
That said, you don't want to look like a running bearman either!!
I think men of all ages can meet these standards!
But if you think you look awesome. You are most likely disturbing looking!
You goal is to NOT DRAW ATTENTION to yourself.
If you can't avoid drawing attention. You should probably wear a shirt.
There's no age to stop running shirtless if you have low BF & are lean with muscularity.
This 60 yr old has extremely low BF & is more leaner than about 99% of guys half his age! 😲
There is no such thing as a heterosexual male beauty competition!!
Depends on your community I guess and weather. It's so hot and humid where I am summers = bloody nips. So what's worse? seeing no shirt or seeing 40+ year old men running around with bloody nipples?
I never wear a shirt
Aren't the Brojos over 50 and not running at all?
Asking for my horse.
The same age you start racewalking without a shirt
"Scooby 1961" cycles instead of running & regularly strength trains. He's shirtless all the time when he works out. And with a physique like that, I can see why. 😲
Legit I will never stop. A shirtless run is one of the great joys of life.
60 years old I've probably ran 10 times this summer with out a shirt. If it's over °80 with the sun out I just don't care.
Are you ripped like the longevity guy or buffed like Scooby? 🤔