So the lovely ladies of Tuesdays on the Run linkup (that would be Marcia, Erika and Patty) are asking an age-old question this week – Do you race in the race shirt or not?
Just a few from the growing collection
I’m not a judgmental person when it comes to race day – hey if you’re out there I applaud you for putting in the time, showing up and toeing the line! Wear what you want to wear and good luck to you!
However, I have to admit that the minute I saw this race shirt question I had an immediate reaction – you’ve got to earn that shirt! Since my very race – a local 5K…cotton shirt (don’t even get me started on wearing cotton to run under any circumstances!) – I’ve wanted to do the distance before donning the shirt.
If I choose to wear the shirt at all, it’s usually later that same day (post-shower of course) or the next day – Of course there are some shirts that I never bother with because a lot of races still go with unisex sizing and those shirts are always too big. I beg all race directors to recognize that there are more women running races than men – embrace the women’s cut t-shirt!…but I digress.
So tell me: To race or not to race in the shirt – which do you do?
Wear after! 😉
I only wear during the race in a wardrobe emergency. Love wearing it post race!
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I, too, save my shirt for after the race. Also post-shower, or I’d have to burn it.
AFTER! I am beyond superstitious about wearing race shirts before or during the race, other than trying it on. Plus, I usually have my outfits planned before I get the shirt! 😉
The shirt must be earned!
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I usually wear it after – like you! One practical reason to not wear it during the race is that a LOT of people do wear it, so it will be harder for your friends/family to see you if you wear it too.
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You must earn it! I agree–please give us ladies a gender specific shirt.
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