Attn: Kilted Runners

[robthehiker]

As long as it's not too heavy, a kilt is great for running. I wore one in a Warrior Dash and am considering wearing one in Tough Mudder but I think that would be problematic.

Have fun and good luck!

[LitTrog]

As long as it's not too heavy, a kilt is great for running. I wore one in a Warrior Dash and am considering wearing one in Tough Mudder but I think that would be problematic.

Have fun and good luck!

Tough Mudder's not much worse kilted (except for the ramped-up difficulty, obviously, and a couple of the obstacles). I feel worse for the fellas wearing G-strings or loincloths! Guh.

[sevenoaks]

DO IT Girl.

[Zardoz]

Just do it!

[crash]

Apparently in the town of Perth, Ontario... not too far from here... they have a kilt run every year. You can walk or run but you must be in a kilt. Which brings me to my question. What would be a good kilt for athletics like highland games, running or training? Light weight, medium, heavy? 4yd, 5 or 8yd? Traditional, casual, military?

thanks

Crash

[robthehiker]

Tough Mudder's not much worse kilted (except for the ramped-up difficulty, obviously, and a couple of the obstacles). I feel worse for the fellas wearing G-strings or loincloths! Guh.

After going through the final mud obstacle at the Warrior Dash my Stillwater kilt was so heavy it barely stayed on!

[brewerpaul]

Which brings me to my question. What would be a good kilt for athletics like highland games, running or training? Light weight, medium, heavy? 4yd, 5 or 8yd? Traditional, casual, military?

thanks

Crash

I plan to order a Stillwater Kilt Thrifty for running in and give it a try. Presently I have two Elkommando kilts by Mountain Hardware. They are comfortable hiking or running. In time I plan to buy some performance fabric and make my own box pleated kilts for running, that way I can fit the waist to the most comfy position, either natural waist or kilt waist. Any thing light weight that can breath a bit and transfer sweat should work well. My reason for the Stillwater is it comes in Black Watch and other tartans. Also it is washable acrylic so should be easy to use. Reason for buying fabric, I can make them to fit me as I wish and use some solid colors. Reason for my Elkommando's. I dont care for the other modern utility style kilts, the Elkommando does have a full front apron. I do like the material it is made of and the cargo pockets.

[cck]

Since I am a runner, and don't do highland games, I can only address the kilt-for-running question. Unless it is really cold, thick and heavy is not what you want. All my runs have been done in a Sportkilt. More recently I have purchased one of their Hiking Kilts. The lighter and the less there is of it, the better it is for running. This is the same principal that is applied to running shorts and other running attire.

[tulloch]

Do it. It is less restrictive than any kind of shorts.

[GoodGirlGonePlaid]

Since I am a runner, and don't do highland games, I can only address the kilt-for-running question. Unless it is really cold, thick and heavy is not what you want. All my runs have been done in a Sportkilt. More recently I have purchased one of their Hiking Kilts. The lighter and the less there is of it, the better it is for running. This is the same principal that is applied to running shorts and other running attire.

It's a lightweight/ mid(?)weight mini kilt, so it's not too too cumbersome.
However, it is the perpetual 72 degrees here in SoCal. So it may be a bit warm. Whatever. I'm doing it!
;)
Thanks all!

As to your final concern, just avoid engaging anyone in conversation--no one will have a clue how very slow you are.