Comments on: What to Wear

By: Shonnie

Shonnie — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:08:58 +0000

Great info and we totally agree about heat gear–stuff that cools you down. Something I did when I was over 250 (really still do) is wear the guys under armour–I think they are changing it and it won’t work as well–but if all else fails get the guys stuff.

I live in the deep fried south and well … I have taken to wearing wicking shorts under EVERYTHING! I enjoyed your post. Followed you over from Jenn.

By: plusrunner

plusrunner — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:31:03 +0000

Natalie –
You’re welcome!!! The chafing – definitely invest in the shorts – and some Body Glide (any running store!) Body Glide around seams and on the thighs – it’s the best. invention. ever.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:52:34 +0000

Thank you so much! I’m training for a half marathon and just went for my first run in shorts… oh my gosh, the chafing! I’m so glad to have this resource so that I don’t have to feel that “fire” again!

By: plusrunner

plusrunner — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:10:31 +0000

Christy - You can check out REI - their XL fit up to a size 20, though you wouldn't necessarily know it from the size charts. Look here. I think the REI style (which I picked up this fall) is essentially the same fabric Moving Comfort used to use, except a) they fit me now and b) they do stay up. They make both a bikini and a "full" brief. In my unscientific review of the sizing in December at REI, the REI size XL was larger than the Ex Officio XL. If you go direct to Ex Officio's site, however, they have sizes up to a 3XL (or so the size chart says). You can find the Bikini Brief here. up to a 2XL (I've worn these to run in and hike in, etc. for years and they work well for me); and they also offer a boycut and a full brief. This is the second question I've had this week on underwear! Thanks for asking - full post to follow soon!! Finally, if you're willing to take a chance, you might try Patagonia's Women's Active Brief. I bought an XL of these in December also, and though they too should, by no means fit, they are okay (though admittedly I'm not doing long runs in them). The fabric is a dream.

By: Christy

Christy — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:48:30 +0000

I see one link for underwear, but do you know of any others? The moving comfort sizing only goes up to a 16- not sure that would work for me. I generally wear underwear a size smaller than my normal clothing (I’m a 20), but am not sure that would be wise to do with the technical fabrics. I’ve used just plain cotton underwear bikini style for years with no problems, but the kind I normally get just changed their design and now I get– well I won’t go into it, but it’s not pretty. I am in the middle of training for a marathon and am dreading my long run this weekend if I can’t find something else that works. Any ideas??

By: Linda B.

Linda B. — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:37:59 +0000

As a medium-sized person with plus-sized ya-yas, I want to thank you for providing the link to Moving Comfort. Bras — exercise and otherwise — are always an issue for gals like me.

By: Sara LaBatt

Sara LaBatt — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:53:49 +0000

Great resource Sallie! I want to throw in another bra recommendation: The Frog Bra by Title 9 (http://www.titlenine.com/). I hate to bounce and this one does the trick without making me feel like I have a thousand pounds of bra on. Love love love it. Keep running and keep writing, you rock!

By: plusrunner

plusrunner — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:47:43 +0000

Yes! I have found that the Ultimate Direction packs have a “friendlier” extender for a waist pack – you can’t wear them around your hips, but you can wear them around your waist, up to (I would guess, the sizing isn’t online) a 44″ waist. This is the pack I wear, but you can also go with a handheld for shorter (non-half marathon) distances. http://www.ultimatedirection.com/product.php?id=16&page=waistpacks

You might also consider a camelback. I know a few women and men who’ve always run with one, and it eliminates the waist sizing issue. There are a number of really light camelbacks out there now, (look for something with a 1.5 liter or less bladder), or, again, you can always go with a handheld. The key with the handheld is you want to wrap your palm around the bottle, so it’s just an extension of you. I like the Fuel Belt 8 oz. or 10 oz. bottle with the mini pocket – but you won’t have any room for a hotel room key or anything in the pocket…

By: Looking Out The Window

Looking Out The Window — Mon, 31 May 2010 14:09:12 +0000

You talk about a waist belt for water. Can you tell us more about this? Most waist/hip belts I have found are too small.

By: Leesa

Leesa — Mon, 03 May 2010 23:09:36 +0000

I was stoked to see your website, I have struggled to find nice looking, nice fitting exercise gear for AGES!!!!
I have however discovered that NIKE (once I found a whole bunch of stuff I wanted on their site) only offer larger sizes in the US (the Aus site goes up to L only)!?!??!!? And of course they do not offer international shipping!!!

So pissed off, just emailed Nike Australia to let them know how annoyed I am!!!!

BUT great website, I will be checking in regularly!