Obviously many of us know of course that many elite runners in the U.S. typically choose to wear as little clothing as they can get away with legally. However, some cultures are different. For example, when you see videos of Kenyans training they usually wear a shirt with tight pants or knee-lengthed shorts.
Among the American running community it is very normalized to run in super revealing attire, but I suspect people outside of the running community disagree with the act. What do you think?
Surprisingly I’ve actually noticed an uptick in the number of people who give me strange looks while I run shirtless in tiny shorts, and this in a liberal and non fat-shaming area. Maybe they think I’m flaunting my svelt 5’10” 120lb bod around too gratuitously?
Also more children say things like “That’s not allowed!” To me more than before. Weird
Luckily I run mostly on trails near the beaches where everyone is in bathing suits. I do run by my small local downtown often, and it does feel a bit weird especially in the evening to be running shirtless. It doesn’t bother me, but I do try to avoid it if there is some kind of event going on with people everywhere that are all dressed up to go out.
Obviously many of us know of course that many elite runners in the U.S. typically choose to wear as little clothing as they can get away with legally. However, some cultures are different. For example, when you see videos of Kenyans training they usually wear a shirt with tight pants or knee-lengthed shorts.
Among the American running community it is very normalized to run in super revealing attire, but I suspect people outside of the running community disagree with the act. What do you think?
I had one incident like that a few years ago. I was running on a local trail, barefoot as usual and it was a hot day so I had my shirt off so I was only wearing shorts. There was a family out hiking on the trail and as I passed them the kid shouted "that guy is running naked" and then his dad started yelling at me. "Hey naked dude cover it up" or "you should be ashamed of yourself" or something along that line. I guess he thought I was making a bad impression on his kid.
What gender are you Sham? Or is this still TBD? The reason I ask is that the few times I have seen a woman running topless it does attract a lot of attention. Is this what you are experiencing?
It's only taboo in liberal cities with large numbers of girly/effeminate soy boys like "Pajama Boy" and the worms who put "feminist" in their social media profiles. They get all triggered and insecure by the sight of your masculine physique and/or self confidence. You'll probably get away with it though as they'll avoid making eye contact, with you being the alpha male and all. The worst you'll get from them is their complaints on twitter (which you'll never see) or to their woke SJW female friends (not girlfriends -that thought is laughable), whom of which you should be more worried about. They're the ones who'll screech and holler to high he|| about anything and everything. These trolls don't exercise though (that's why they always look nasty), so it'll be rare you'll actually encounter into one out running (beware of bridges, though lol).
Surprisingly I’ve actually noticed an uptick in the number of people who give me strange looks while I run shirtless in tiny shorts, and this in a liberal and non fat-shaming area. Maybe they think I’m flaunting my svelt 5’10” 120lb bod around too gratuitously?
Also more children say things like “That’s not allowed!” To me more than before. Weird
If you're 5'10 120 they may be looking at you because they think you just escaped from a lengthy captivity and need help.
Surprisingly I’ve actually noticed an uptick in the number of people who give me strange looks while I run shirtless in tiny shorts, and this in a liberal and non fat-shaming area. Maybe they think I’m flaunting my svelt 5’10” 120lb bod around too gratuitously?
Also more children say things like “That’s not allowed!” To me more than before. Weird
If you're a woman pics or it didn't (doesn't?) happen. If you're a dude then never mind.
I live in a fairly small-midsized, mostly conservative-leaning city. I get frequent stares but that comes with the territory. The only group that routinely talks smack as I run by are middle school aged kids. That age group in general is just a big bag of dicks.
That's really strange. I live in a really liberal area and look amazing with my shirt off. When I run on a hot day, women check out my rippling physique, shredded legs, and chiseled abs. You must be one of those disgusting fatties from the redneck south. Yeah - please do keep your shirt on, you're probably pushing two-and-a-half bills.
Growing up in SOCAL it was totally acceptable to run half naked. When I moved to the PNW the looks were somewhat baffled or unwelcoming. Either way I didn't (don't) give a damn, I run wearing according to weather only.
Obviously many of us know of course that many elite runners in the U.S. typically choose to wear as little clothing as they can get away with legally. However, some cultures are different. For example, when you see videos of Kenyans training they usually wear a shirt with tight pants or knee-lengthed shorts.
Among the American running community it is very normalized to run in super revealing attire, but I suspect people outside of the running community disagree with the act. What do you think?
I had one incident like that a few years ago. I was running on a local trail, barefoot as usual and it was a hot day so I had my shirt off so I was only wearing shorts. There was a family out hiking on the trail and as I passed them the kid shouted "that guy is running naked" and then his dad started yelling at me. "Hey naked dude cover it up" or "you should be ashamed of yourself" or something along that line. I guess he thought I was making a bad impression on his kid.
That’s just weird behavior by that dude. I don’t get it, sex is more available than it’s ever been, via the internet, but people get stressed over shirtless men. Makes no sense.