Please list Running Fashion NO-NOs - I will begin with Arm Warmers

In a 5k race with the Africans, you can tell which runner is the goofy one.

Zubaz pants

Why does kobe wear one? And iverson? I'm watching mizzou/illinois football game right now and Juice Williams is wearing one. Because they look cooler with one on than without it. Why do things require a functional/practical purpose?

arm warmers look cool, feel good, and provide a perfect alternative to wearing a shirt on those training days that are in 50's and sort've "in between" weather-wise. And in racing, they're a perfect addition to a singlet on a cold day. Plus they just look cool. Get over it.

unfortunately for some of you, arm warmers are going to be around for a while... looks like you'll have lots of people to talk about behind their backs for years to come.

Arm warmers might be okay if running marathon on Antartica - but seriously - 60 degrees? I cringe here in Houston seeing people wearing gloves when first "cool" front hits and the mercury dips down to low 50s. Seriously, grow some balls.

singlets, t-shirts, running shorts, spandex, half tights, wrist watches, long sleeve shirts, gloves, hats, pants, socks, shoes.

if you wear any of those you're a flamer.

In fact, I think you're gay if you wear any clothes at all!

Suzuki Takashahita wrote:

Arm warmers might be okay if running marathon on Antartica - but seriously - 60 degrees? I cringe here in Houston seeing people wearing gloves when first "cool" front hits and the mercury dips down to low 50s. Seriously, grow some balls.

Again, what makes you qualified to draw the line and say what is appropriate and what is not? Mind your own business.

And besides, they're compression sleeves. Not arm warmers. While some see benefits on colder days, others simply wear them for the undetermined possible benefits in better blood circulation. Iverson and Kobe wear them indoors every game. There is no conclusive science to prove one way or the other. Obviously kara, both halls, josh cox, tegenkamp and many more see the benefits.

you should run in what makes you the most comfortable. Running in itself is uncomfortable enough as it is, why make it any worse. If i feel more comfortable in compression shorts i'm going to wear them... and i'll beat the shit out of you while i do it.

1998 wrote:

Suzuki Takashahita wrote:

Arm warmers might be okay if running marathon on Antartica - but seriously - 60 degrees? I cringe here in Houston seeing people wearing gloves when first "cool" front hits and the mercury dips down to low 50s. Seriously, grow some balls.

Again, what makes you qualified to draw the line and say what is appropriate and what is not? Mind your own business.

And besides, they're compression sleeves. Not arm warmers. While some see benefits on colder days, others simply wear them for the undetermined possible benefits in better blood circulation. Iverson and Kobe wear them indoors every game. There is no conclusive science to prove one way or the other. Obviously kara, both halls, josh cox, tegenkamp and many more see the benefits.

Oh, they're compresion sleeves . Did MT run the race on his hands? I haven't seen the video . Next time I have a bad race ,should i get my forearms checked for poor venial circulation ?

I used to do this and still do this. I cut arm warmers from cheap women's pantyhose and toss the f*ckers when the race starts or stick them in my shorts. They are for that prerace period when you are sitting there waiting to start and freezing your a$$ off but can't warm up until the gun goes off. Kinda better than the trash bags I used in the early 90's.

If you buy arm warmers for fashion, this is not blue collar. You also should never cross a finish line wearing them unless you live in Fairbanks.

Other fashion no-no's:

Compression shorts

One piece tri-suits

Bunhuggers for men

Compression socks

Ghetto basketball shorts than come to the knees

But these are acceptable:

Headbands (with a fro!)

Cotton T-shirt with track club name written on the front with a magic marker

Pistol Pete style sloppy socks

Knee high tubes with the stripes

V-notch shorts cut high on the hip

No socks!

Trucker's hat. (Mesh baby!)

1998 wrote:

While some see benefits on colder days, others simply wear them for the undetermined possible benefits in better blood circulation.

Arm warmers should be banned!

clifford the big red dog wrote:

Guys who are checking out other guys and what they wear are latent homosexuals.

Completely untrue. There is nothing latent about my homosexuality. Just kidding...Really...

space 1999 wrote:

Did MT run the race on his hands? I haven't seen the video . Next time I have a bad race ,should i get my forearms checked for poor venial circulation ?

Last time I checked, everyone uses their arms when they run.

And I don't care what you do after your bad race. That's the point. Mind your own business and leave people alone for what they want to do. In return, they won't hold you to silly standards set by letsrun.com kids who think they know the difference between gimmicks and legit prodcuts.

At what age do you stop using a reference of someone's gender preference as the ultimate trump card in an argument.Do people in their 20's still do that? I am sure they have stopped by their 30's.

clifford the big red dog wrote:

Arm warmers are fine - get a life.

What are you, the queer fashion advisor? Guys who are checking out other guys and what they wear are latent homosexuals.

Mr. Conundrum wrote:

At what age do you stop using a reference of someone's gender preference as the ultimate trump card in an argument.

Do people in their 20's still do that? I am sure they have stopped by their 30's.

I heard my brother say something like that, he's 26. But, he went to community college. I doubt he's ever been taught solid argument and reasoning skills.