Comments on: Gear Deals

By: plusrunner

plusrunner — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:39:58 +0000

I love the MC capris, too – and I didn’t think I would. They’re high waisted and a slim fit, very unlike my Nike capris, but I think I like that for an easy run and walk. Mine has an inside pocket but it’s a wierd sideways one without a “cover” so not sure how well it would really work.

I hear you on petite- except I’m a tall! I’m just over 5’8″ but try finding pants long enough – it’s like hunting for the golden egg

By: Rocky

Rocky — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:10:48 +0000

I also just bought 2 pairs of the Moving Comfort pants. I purchased the Capris from the REI sale and for the most part I am really happy with them. I love how the material feels and the way they fit. The only downside is that I thought they had the inside pocket but they don’t. Also, I wish manufactures would make plus petite size clothing. Believe me, I’m so happy to have clothing that at least fits a little but I’m a shorty and the couch area is always soo long whenever I buy any pants. If anyone finds plus petite stuff, let me know!

By: plusrunner

plusrunner — Tue, 11 May 2010 02:24:41 +0000

Plus Hiker, THANKS for the great message!

On the Moving Comfort stuff, my experience is that the sizing runs true to what is listed. If the Hybrid pants are knit (which I think they are) I would size down to the 1X because the 2X will probably feel swimmy in no time!

Good luck with the purchasing!!!

By: plus hiker

plus hiker — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:08:19 +0000

what an awesome site!! I found it while searching for info on moving comfort clothes that REI has on really good clearance right now.

question for you – you said the moving comfort stuff runs big, but is it true to the sizing listed for them? I was looking at the hybrid pants and they are listed as 36-38 for the 1X and 40-42 for the 2X. my waist is at 40″ and getting smaller – which size do you think would work better for me now?

THANK YOU again for this site!

By: Maddie

Maddie — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:15:45 +0000

hi Demiah,
Have you checked out the CES Learn to Run program? Might be a place to start with your 5K goal.

Cheers!
Maddie

By: Demiah Bryant

Demiah Bryant — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:31:04 +0000

I saw your article in Competitor Magazine this week, and I was happy to see there’s a site for plus-sized athletes! I’m a really active person in the summer (tennis, basketball, bicycling, volleyball), and I’d like to get active in running a 5k. I like Competitor’s mag, but I’m slow and I get discouraged when I don’t see information or advice for bigger people regarding the right apparel, running groups, etc (you need more mens’ stuff). Keep up the good work! I’m a Chicagoan as well – please keep me updated of upcoming fitness events for bigger guys & gals.

Thanks,
-Demiah