Running in a wool kilt?

[azwildcat96]

Try a Thrifty from Stillwater. They are cheap and you won't wreck your good stuff.

Good call! $30 and you're in business with something disposable, although it will hold up for your run...I put one through the Warrior Dash, and it came out with just two small holes from the safety pins holding on my paper runners number. Don't do anything to ruin a good wool kilt.

[brewerpaul]

Try a Thrifty from Stillwater. They are cheap and you won't wreck your good stuff.

Good call! $30 and you're in business with something disposable, although it will hold up for your run...I put one through the Warrior Dash, and it came out with just two small holes from the safety pins holding on my paper runners number. Don't do anything to ruin a good wool kilt.

For a few extra dollars you can get a Stillwater standard kilt. They have some closeout models in various sizes for a mere 55 bucks. Nice thing about the standard Stillwater is it is sewn down at the hips, selvedge, three straps, 5-6 yards of acrylic. If you dont, and shouldnt, trash it out on a short run you can use it as a pub kilt. Ive got one I use for camping and one I use for nice pub gatherings. My personal running kilt preferences are the El Kommando and the quick dry nylon running kilt I made myself. All of these, Stillwater included, are washable.

[Geoff Withnell]

I know it's been posted about before, but PLEASE be careful with the Stillwater around a campfire. They are flammable as well as washable!

For a few extra dollars you can get a Stillwater standard kilt. They have some closeout models in various sizes for a mere 55 bucks. Nice thing about the standard Stillwater is it is sewn down at the hips, selvedge, three straps, 5-6 yards of acrylic. If you dont, and shouldnt, trash it out on a short run you can use it as a pub kilt. Ive got one I use for camping and one I use for nice pub gatherings. My personal running kilt preferences are the El Kommando and the quick dry nylon running kilt I made myself. All of these, Stillwater included, are washable.

[brewerpaul]

I know it's been posted about before, but PLEASE be careful with the Stillwater around a campfire. They are flammable as well as washable!

This I do know, thanks. I wear the Standard during the day when Im hiking or doing other things. At night I wear my Stillwater Economy Wool kilt around the blaze. Im not fond of looking like the marshmello that stayed too close to the flame ;)

[Riverkilt]

Practice with whatever kilt you choose. Pay attention to the back of your knees...repeated whacks there can be brutal over time. And for SURE protect your package...a long run isn't a wise time for regimental wear....

[madmacs]

Thanks for the suggestions. It does look like stillwater has some possible options, $30 and a needle and thread, or $52 for the economy... I guess I can slum it in Black Watcb for a day...

If anyone is parting with a PV maclean, or a lamont beater in a 38 give me a shout though...

[Destin_scot]

One more thing....I'd leave the sporran in the car or at home...those things tend to bounce around a lot when you're running.

[brewerpaul]

One more thing....I'd leave the sporran in the car or at home...those things tend to bounce around a lot when you're running.

Agreed on the sporran left in the car, a bit too much bounce and rub on places you would rather not receive that treatment. I do use the Stillwater nylon cargo sporran for hikes but my preference for any distance and comfort is Ultimate Direction water belts and packs. ive been using them for 20+ years and even have two that are almost that old. They have carried me from short runs in the heat of summer to Leadville Trail 100. Link below

http://www.ultimatedirection.com/

For chaffing of the legs Body Glide works and this has a thread all its own. Also if it is real cold I use Roadrunner Sports 6inch compression shorts. Everyone has their own style and needs so my choices have been honed by over 25 years of distance running.

Main thing is to have a great time and enjoy the Camaraderie of being out with people supporting a good cause.....

[Skipper1]

I would recommend the USA Sport Kilt but I think I heard a while back that they are no longer available. Shame as I have done 2 hour training runs in mine - (regimental) and found it was quite enjoyable. Of course the winter weather in Victoria BC is cold and wet so the jangly bits do their usual disappearing act so friction was not a problem. Isn't evolution wonderful - here we have an animal designed for long distance running and the sensitive bits have an automatic retraction system to keep them safe.