Talk to me about running shorts

I run ultras exclusively and I use the CW-X Pro shorts. I'm a cheapskate, so these shorts are very expensive; but, they've been a godsend for me.

Asics makes a brief you can wear under shorts. Cost is $20 but they last years if you don't put them in the dryer. They're briefs, not those half length compression pants, so you can wear them under regular split racing shorts.

After getting fed up with chafing and bad fit, I routinely cut the liner out of running shorts and wear these brief under the shorts instead.

Another advantage is that you can take off the sweaty shorts after a run without going completely commando.

Asics makes a brief you can wear under shorts. Cost is $20 but they last years if you don't put them in the dryer. They're briefs, not those half length compression pants, so you can wear them under regular split racing shorts.

After getting fed up with chafing and bad fit, I routinely cut the liner out of running shorts and wear these brief under the shorts instead.

Another advantage is that you can take off the sweaty shorts after a run without going completely commando.

HRM...... wrote:

I've ran a lot for other sports.

Thanks!

Here we go again, people. Let's get our primary verb correct.

I run

I ran

I have run

I had run

I will run

I will have run

I've mostly had variations of Adidas Supernova shorts, but by far the most comfortable have been the New Balance 5" MRS1308, which of course are mega expensive at $45. And they seem to be sold out.

http://www.shopnewbalance.com/men/apparel/shorts/running/MRS1308

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Those looks like shorts custom-built for tools.

gc wrote:

After getting fed up with chafing and bad fit, I routinely cut the liner out of running shorts and wear these brief under the shorts instead.

Another advantage is that you can take off the sweaty shorts after a run without going completely commando.

I've thought about doing this and wearing a jock strap.

eastbay

I personally like Nike shorts because of their lining. I've never had a problem with chafing with them, and the lining is tight enough that it gives some support. I've had adidas shorts before and the lining is so loose it feels like I'm going to fall out of it. Even if you have to invest 25-30 dollars in running shorts, it really isn't that bad. You only need 1 or 2 pairs and they last a long time if you take care of them. Good for you on getting into running.

My favorite everyday shorts are Brooks Essential run-

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRA-BMER5.html

They have a comfortable liner, a zip pocket so you don't lose your key, and at 5" they don't get in your way but look fine for everyday shorts.

If you want shorts to carry gels and whatnot for an ultra they would carry a couple of gels in the zip pocket but I've never tried any of the shorts with a bunch of gel pockets.

For websites to buy shorts, Running Warehouse is hard to beat.

And then there's the old school look if you want to be "that guy" at races.

http://www.soark.com/shorts_microfiber.shtml

http://www.soark.com/shorts_flag.shtml

green1 wrote:

Those looks like shorts custom-built for tools.

You got that right.