Erika @ MCM Mama Runs hosts Tuesdays on the Run with April @ Run the great wide somewhere and Patty @ My no-guilt life!
This week’s topic is: Summer Clothing
- Shirts (or tanks) made of breathable fabric – no cotton.
Lululemon – one of my favs (gift)
Target – another favorite
- Skirts. I find them cooler than shorts and less chafing
from runningskirts.com
from Target
- Cap to keep the sun out of my face. It also keeps my (unruly) hair off my neck.
- Sunglasses. My eyes are very sensitive to the sun and I wear contacts so this helps if it is breezy, as well.
- Don’t forget that if you chafe, in the summer when you sweat, you chafe even more.
Happy Running! Any additions that you add to your summer running wardrobe?
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Thank goodness for Body Glide! I had never used it in my life but bought it on a whim after someone suggested it for my first marathon. I swear the only place I chafed was the one place I didn’t apply it. I’d buy stock in that stuff now!
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Body Glide is a life saver! I have pretty bodacious thighs, and without it, I’d never be able to finish a long run. Also, good light, moisture-wicking socks are a necessity. Say no to blisters!
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You look great! My mom loves running skirts too. at first she was worried people would make fun of her, but at 40+ running, people dont really have room to say anything.
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I’m coveting that Lulu tank in purple. I stood in the store debating over the weekend but just couldn’t pull the trigger on $48. Love them though. Agree on all your other picks as well.
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It was on sale and my friend had extra $$ on a gift card – lucky me. I want the purple one too.
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def agree with the Body Glide, and i’m a big fan of the suuuuuper lightweight tanks that are almost mesh-y. i like to run in spandex shorts in the summer too — the less clothes moving around, the better. 🙂
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I’m all about tanks and skirts in the summer! I haven’t gotten used to running with a hat/visor and I only have the cheap-o $5 sunglasses, so I can’t run in those either. I generally add a bondiband to soak up all that summer sweat and head out. Oh, yes, the sunscreen too! Thanks for linking up with us today!
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I think you covered the basics! I need sunglasses too, or else I can’t see a thing. Sometimes, I’ll wear a visor (hats are too heavy on my head).
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Yep, that’s pretty much how I dress as well. I can’t believe that I used to not run with sunglasses. Now I wear them pretty much year round.
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