My Favorite Shorts
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There are 53 days left of summer, and by summer I mean "running shorts season". This inspired me to ask our teammates and Twitter friends what their favorite shorts were. Find out why people love what they do...and see them on a real live body! You might just be inspired to invest in a fresh pair of running shorts to replace one of those overworked ones in your drawer. You know the ones...
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Runner: Meghan Twitter: EnduroTwerd Blog: Meghan's Wanderings Favorite Shorts: Bum Wrap Why: I've never owned a running skirt and have always thought of them as a 'pink it and shrink it' sort of ploy - making running somehow more feminine (as if it wasn't already), less athletic and less competitive. To me they just added unnecessary bulk and on a girl with no hips I didn't find them flattering. But then I saw the bum wrap online I was drawn to it for several reasons. One, the focus seemed more on the compression shorts underneath. Providing a more athletic look and functioning like a speed short. Two, the wide band at the top is a flattering look especially on us non-curvy figures. And three, the length of the wrap is subtly feminine that doesn't add bulk and maintains that speedy feel. When it arrived I was still tentative but putting it on for the first time and running a leg of the Ragnar Relay in it I'm sold. I didn't even notice that it was a "skirt" while I ran. To me it felt like any other speed short. Not to mention - my butt just looks good in it! |
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Runner: Becky Twitter: Bleung Blog: Fierce Runner Favorite Shorts: Stride Short Why: The Stride short is one of my favorite shorts to run in because it hugs on me comfortably and makes me feel confident when I run. It has really high quality material with a great amount of stretch so there is no restriction when I'm running, making me run really fast. Plus it makes every woman's booty look great! |
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Runner: Mac Twitter: Oiselle_Mac Blog: Running Starfish Favorite Shorts: Long Roga Why: I love the Long Roga because there is nothing else like it. When you need or want a fuller coverage short that doesn't look mum or frump, there is nothing else like the Long Roga. The same flattering design as the original Roga with add length and a big side zip pocket in addition to the back zip. This is THE trail running short. And perfect for hiking. |
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Runner: Kelly Twitter: KellyWils0n Blog: Running Kellometers Favorite Shorts: Lori Short Why: They don't ride up. They are flattering in the "behind" region much more so than other shorts I've tried, while also having room at the same time. The built-in underwear is soft and the inside pocket is much larger than I'm used to (in a good way). They were my gateway to the Oiselle brand and I haven't looked back! :) (Full blog review here) |
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Runner: Jen Twitter: Local Elite Blog: Local Elite Favorite Shorts: Violet Rogas Why: I love the roga short in general, for the lightweight feel, the perfect fit and because they just look great! I get so many compliments on the violet roga. Everyone loves the color (and I do too)! |
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Runner: Sarah Twitter: SarahOUaL Blog: Once Upon A Lime Favorite Shorts: Distance or Roga (Distance pictured) Why: An inseam long enough to cover but not too long to creep, and a looser leg opening that's magically un-poofy... In short: Fast legs, hot buns! (not to mention the side zipper pocket is big enough for an iPhone!)
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Runner: Sarah K (AKA Lucy) Twitter: RunnerLucy Favorite Shorts: Distance Short Why: I love the distance short for the carrying capacity. I love how Oiselle pockets stuff up and the distance short has the max! I use the side pocket for a key, the back pocket for a gel and credit card (for after run treat). I also love the light, almost weightless feeling of the fit and material. It is like a classic running short without being nerdy-short or poofy and it makes me feel speedy! |
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