Just curious when and where this began. I've shaved my legs since my high school days (early 90's) and only did so only because a collegiate runner (which whom I looked up to) shaved his. Now as I approach my 40's I still prefer my legs shaven during the summer time (when in shorts) and definitely if I'm racing...but rarely shave during the winter months or when my racing is reduced. I know cyclists and body builders shave for more specific reasons...but why runners and what began this trend?
interesting question. im kind of curious how that started too.
maybe just some runners hanging out with cyclers or triathletes.
but curious if someone knows farther back before the early 90s. my sense is that it probably wasnt happening in 70s, but i have no clue.
Probably just to get in the zone and feel more " all in " and dedicated. Don't look so much into this
I don't like the idea of shaving legs and chest. It doesn't improve my performance as a runner nor is it any more convenient. But I'd consider doing it if the ladies are more attracted to this. What is the female consensus? And should one use a razor or get the wax?
I ran D1 and then trained with a professional development group after college. Not one of the men I ran with over the years ever shaved their legs. No one. I am not sure what the OP is talking about, but it wasn't my experience. I am 37. Maybe it is a thing now, but I haven't noticed it.
vffdbdb wrote:
I don't like the idea of shaving legs and chest. It doesn't improve my performance as a runner nor is it any more convenient. But I'd consider doing it if the ladies are more attracted to this. What is the female consensus? And should one use a razor or get the wax?
Not sure if you're aware but not all ladies prefer the same type of man (just like I'm sure not all men prefer the same type of woman.) Some women like men with hairy chests/bodies, some women like men smooth, and some (most, probably) don't really care either way.
A hairy back is a turnoff for most, I'd say. Shaved legs, as well, is also a turn off. But, with the right personality and sense of humor, I'm sure any woman could look past that.
I don't really know any guys in the running community who shave their legs. Certainly not the pros. I feel like this is a thing that D2 runners do because they want to seem legit even though none of the top runners do it.
Ask Bruce Jenner.
A logical extension of the manscaping practiced by many younger people these days.
If you can't tell at a glance that Merber, Ritz and Hall among others don't go up against a razor frequently you need to get your eyes checked.
People have posted comparison pictures where guys look like they have actual pip cleaners for legs and then suddenly they look like drinking straws.
It is for aesthetics and nothing more.
Makes your legs look RIPPED AND SHREDDED!
Do you shave your vagina too?
most pros do wrote:
If you can't tell at a glance that Merber, Ritz and Hall among others don't go up against a razor frequently you need to get your eyes checked.
People have posted comparison pictures where guys look like they have actual pip cleaners for legs and then suddenly they look like drinking straws.
LOL. Keep telling yourself that.
Much like sagging pants, this was a trend that was started in prison. The skinny white guys were forced to shave their legs by their boyfriends. They then got good at running, and continued to run long distances upon their release.
These guys sure didn't shave.
http://www.gopacsports.com/files/Jamul_Toads_1976_AAU_XC_Nat_Champs.jpg
Seriously. If you are shaving your legs, go into the bathroom and look at yourself in the mirror. Be honest with yourself and ask a few basic questions:
-Would your dad approve of this?
-Would your mother approve of this?
-Would your grandfather approve of this?
-Do you think your girlfriend/wife likes to tell people that you shave your legs? What reason does she give them?
-What benefit does it offer?
-Do you think the benefits outweigh the negatives?
If you can actually answer those questions and come away thinking it is still a good idea, by all means keep shaving.
Ask yourself this:
Would Don Draper shave his chest and legs?
Yeah No wrote:
most pros do wrote:If you can't tell at a glance that Merber, Ritz and Hall among others don't go up against a razor frequently you need to get your eyes checked.
People have posted comparison pictures where guys look like they have actual pip cleaners for legs and then suddenly they look like drinking straws.
LOL. Keep telling yourself that.
Maybe you should take a look. Unless they are suffering from leg baldness there is only one other answer.
most pros do wrote:
Yeah No wrote:LOL. Keep telling yourself that.
Maybe you should take a look. Unless they are suffering from leg baldness there is only one other answer.
Maybe you should ask yourself if your dad would approve of you shaving your legs.
Your Dad Is So Sad wrote:
most pros do wrote:Maybe you should take a look. Unless they are suffering from leg baldness there is only one other answer.
Maybe you should ask yourself if your dad would approve of you shaving your legs.
He probably wouldn't but I've never shaved my legs. What gave you the idea I did?
