idk man. I have two pairs of walmart shorts. They were maybe $5 each. I’ve worn them for every race, training session, sauna session, summer jog, winter trails, whatever, for the last year / 1k miles. I have no complaints, idk what nicer shorts could possibly offer.
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Exactly. Although I haven't worn mine to the sauna yet...that might be the next test. I put a small one in my backyard so I usually just grab a robe for the walk to it and back and a towel to sit on.
As long as you got the lower back cell phone pocket, you're made
I could see that, but I also run with an arm strap phone carrier
I wear 2-in-1 shorts and haven't found any cheap ones I like / fit well. Granted I haven't tried a bunch if them.
I like Nike 2-in-1 (built in spandex) and I like 2xu for the compression version of 2-in-1s
You’re not missing anything. What you wear under them is far more important.
Nothing. I paid the price for shoes (Saucony), but shorts, t-shirt, socks, come from Marshall / TJ Maxx
That's what I'm thinking. Although I'm fancy about my socks. I've switched to Injinji toe socks and don't ever want to go back, including their hiking ones.
Not much I think...I run in the cheapest tights and shorts I can get in my local sporting goods store, that has been fine with no issues for distances up to 30k so far.
If you were really trying to shave seconds the aerodynamic drag of your shorts probably matters over a 42km run.
This is why I run naked, wrapped in cellophane
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