Skirting the Issue

Warm weather does strange things to one's perceived athletic ability. At least that's the only way I can rationalize my decision to sign up for a 10 mile race coming up in October. When the idea was raised, the weather had just turned from frigid to balmy, and the thought of running outside all spring/summer to train seemed like quite a lovely proposition. Now I start perusing training schedules and revving up my ipod playlist, my number one concern isn't my pace, or whether I have on sunscreen, or what the best training route is...nope, I'm starting to wonder "What will I wear?"



I'm toying with the idea of trying out a running skirt. I don't own one, and generally I'm not up on the trends in athletic wear. Till now, I've been strictly a running shorts type of gal.







Namely, I'm wondering...if I get a running skirt, do I get these abs too? I used to think running skirts were prissy and not for "real" runners, but this lady looks pretty darn real to me.







This skirt looks comfy, albeit a bit more voluminous than I'd prefer. It's a skirt I'd wear to the pool, not necessarily to run in. But, this photo has me wondering if perhaps I too can rock a sweat band...







So, I'm scouting the market, thinking perhaps I will dip my toe into the wide world of running skirts this summer. Something to help me kick start my training.



Patagonia never disappoints, so I'm interested in checking out their Multi Use Skirt.





I like the cut of the Lululemon Speed Skirt; the slight a-line looks like it would allow for a good range of motion.







I'm tempted to think pink with this New Balance Bonita skirt





I thought I'd come to terms with running skirts till I discovered this little number "Skapris." It's a skirt with built in capris. Am I the only one utterly confused by this concept? Why not just wear a skirt...with capris? And if you wear capris, why do you need to wear a skirt too?

So, I trust our readers' opinions on this one- what do you think of running skirts? Like them? Hate them? Are they silly? Are they adorable? The jury's still out on this one....