A question for runners with thick thighs

[purpleducks]

@timothysir The athleta run free compression shorts are great! 5-7 inches with pockets on both sides!

 

[avalonv2]

@purpleducks those are great and the all in shorts are good too

 

[kergulen]

@timothysir Cant really do shorts unless I go bananas on the BodyGlide. Compression shorts or 3/4 tights ftw.

 

[tt1106]

@kergulen Seconding BodyGlide! It’s honestly the only thing that helps me in shorts but they still ride up.

 

[seattleite]

@timothysir I like running in tennis skirts! They typically have really short spandex shorts underneath, which are short enough to not have the riding up issue. And I think the skirt flouncing around while I run is fun.

 

[savedandthankful]

@seattleite I just run in longer shorts. A few extra ounces in clothes isn't going to matter diddly-squat compared to my body fat.

Levi's to the ankle though, that's definitely too much. But jean shorts are fine to run in or basketball shorts.

 

[mommyofjs]

@timothysir I gave up on shorts...I just use capri tights in summer with mesh sides

 

[dawn16]

@timothysir I solve the problem by not wearing shorts. I wear knee length tights/leggings.

I don’t find them any hotter than wearing shorts and am far more comfortable not having chafe or having to pick the shorts out of my bum every 200m.

 

[timothysir]

@dawn16 Well, I’ve been wearing tights, capris, and leggings for the last few years. I wanted to switch it up a bit! I really love the feeling of the wind hitting my skin while I’m moving. It makes me feel faster haha

 

[beautifultruth]

@dawn16 this - there are no shorts, biker shorts underneath or not, that do not ride up. It's less aggravating to just not wear them then to continually search for shorts that are just going to ride up.

 

[pwl]

@timothysir Try slightly longer, looser shorts. Those look a tad too fitted for running--totally fine for yoga or walking around, but heavy duty exercise like running will definitely cause tight shorts to ride up.

Edit: OP, try loose running shorts with built in underwear, that's the only type I run in and I don't experience problems riding up. I think the built in underwear prevents the shorts from riding up your waist and digging into your crotch.

 

[timothysir]

@pwl These particular ones I’ve just had forever, and had never actually run in! Until recently I’d been running in leggings and capris exclusively.

 

[ndb]

@timothysir I just run in knee length trousers :/

 

[danielanthelions]

@timothysir I really like the oiselle long roga shorts. They even have pockets!

 

[timothysir]

@danielanthelions How does their sizing work? I’m usually a 16 in regular pants...

 

[danielanthelions]

@timothysir Very true to size! I wear a 4 and I’m a 4 in their stuff. I tried the other sizes and they didn’t work for me

 

[chrisjackson960]

@danielanthelions I've heard these are great for thicker thighs!

 

[juliabradley]

@chrisjackson960 can confirm - am thick thigh'd gal.

Got my long rogas from REI on sale!

 

[sepulfrodo]

@juliabradley Those look comfy AF

 

[juliabradley]

@sepulfrodo I love them. Wear them all the time running or not running, but especially when chasing/exploring with my toddler son!