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Running Skirts Review & Giftcard Giveaway

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There has been this interesting phenomenon in my life where I don’t often dress incredibly feminine…except when I’m wearing workout gear.  I’ve certainly come a long way since my tomboy phase of 8th grade; I’ll wear dresses and skirts, but they aren’t going to be frilly, pink, and overly girly.   UNLESS of course it’s running gear, then I’ll take all of the pink, hearts, and glitter I can get my hands on.

I realize this makes no sense, but I figure I’m channeling my inner Gem (you know, Gem and the Holograms?): kick ass while wearing hot pink.

Enter: Running Skirts.

If you are a female runner, chances are pretty high that you’ve heard of Running Skirts brand running skirts.  (Or even if you are a guy, I don’t judge.  Just last week my boyfriend ran around the streets of Portland Maine in my high school prom dress with a bunch of other “runners”.  Sadly…or proudly, I’m still not sure…I’m not making this up.)   Started by twin sisters Cindy & Christy, two serious runners and mothers, their philosophy is that fitness fashion for women should be fashionable, flattering and most importantly,  functional.  While their first skirt was designed to be lightweight with an attached brief underneath to prevent bunching and chafing, the Running Skirts line now has every type of skirt you can imagine.  There are skirts with shorts, skirts with capris, maternity skirts, golf skirts, triathlon skirts and more.

Running Skirt Comparison

Left: Triathlon skirt (nothing underneath). Center: Running Skirt (brief underneath) Right: Athletic Skirt (compression short underneath)

But their current line doesn’t stop at skirts:  there are sports bras, tank tops, t shirts, jackets, compression socks, headbands, and my favorite: run buns (track shorts).

Running Skirts Variety

Plethora of Running Skirts apparel on my porch.

My partner in crime, Hope, turned me on to Running Skirts back in 2011, and I was immediately a fan.

Hope

True story: I said, “Hope, I’m doing a review of Running Skirts. Go put some on and send me a picture” 5 minutes later I get this selfie. That’s what BFF’s are for. Check out her abs!

Things that matter to me about running apparel:

1) They fit (yes…though sizing of Running Skirts varies by design.  Fortunately, their customer service people are AWESOME and will help you find the right size if you give them a call)  AND are comfortable while running.

2) They are durable.  I’ve never had an issue with any of my Running Skirts products.  The quality is outstanding, which makes the slightly higher than normal cost (about $50-60 per skirt) worth the investment.  I wore a pair of their compression socks during the second half of the 2012 Spartan Ultra Beast, and they held up impeccably.  That said I’ve never taken a skirt through an obstacle course race…yet.

Spartan Ultra Beast

Running Skirts meets Spartan Race.

3)  They look good.

Running Skirt Collage

Cheese!

 Over the years I’ve had the opportunity not only to try out a number of Running Skirts products, but actually spend time with Running skirts founder Cindy and her husband.  And they are FUN, which are my favorite type of people.  I’ve attended numerous seminars by various running shoe and apparel companies.  Usually they lay their products out on a table and give you a little history about the company, and describe what they are currently marketing.  Not Running Skirts.  Instead, we do this:

There was the “Skirtlympics” of 2013.

skirt olympics

Check out Bart Yasso rocking that skirt!

I only lost by a technicality…(I’m looking at you, Janae…)

Our most recent shenanigans:  the Project Running Skirts Fashion show.  It should be noted that our stellar dance moves don’t match the music because in reality, we were dancing to Beastie Boys “Girls“, however for copyright reasons it couldn’t be put in the video.   You had to be there. It was fantastic.  I’m STILL laughing.

They even cruise around race  courses to take stellar photos, like  this great photo op on the Heartbreak Hill Half Marathon course, where I’m rocking the RunBow Compression Socks.

running skirts HHH

photo credit: Running Skirts

 And we cannot forget the “Twerk for a Skirt” water stop at the 2013 Runner’s World Half Marathon!

To the point of this long post:  In my opinion, Running Skirts is a fantastic company created by real runners that makes a quality product.  And they want to give one of YOU a chance to rock some Running Skirts apparel at your next race!

Running Skirts Pin

You can’t win my front porch, but you can win your own skirt to put on your own front porch!

Running Skirts has been awesome enough to offer up a a $100 gift certificate to one of my lucky readers! To enter, please use the rafflecopter below.  

Don’t want to wait?  Enter code RUNWAYSKIRTS at check out for 15% off of your purchase!

Because I know you Running Skirts enthusiasts are going to go crazy for this one, I gave you a bunch of options to enter.  Contest ends at midnight on July 2, and winner will be notified by email.  Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

*Disclaimer*  Running Skirts was one of our awesome sponsors for the 2014 Runner’s World Heartbreak Hill Half Marathon experience.  Some of the products shown were given to me free of charge, others are products I’ve purchased over the years.   All opinions expressed are honest as always, and are solely my own. 

 

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  6. I hope I’m not excluded from entry bc my abs were featured in this post…lol I adore running skirts! I wear the compression socks to all my OCRs. I wonder if they want to go in with us designing a mud line?

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  9. I’ve taken to running in fancy skirts and fun socks because I’m never going to be fast, so there might as well be something pretty for the spectators to look at. I love tutus, running skirts and cool tops. I’ve become the girly girl as a runner that I never am in real life

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  10. Thanks for sharing. I had not heard of them before, but am looking forward to trying their products out 🙂

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  11. I have never tried Running Skirts brand though I have tried other brands and have been frequently disappointed for any activity beyond a walk. I keep trying though as I am frequently going from practice drop-off to workout to grocery store and would like to look somewhat put together while I do it.

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  12. I have never run in a Running Skirts Skirt…but I do LOVE fun and comfy things to wear while running 100 miles on the trail (it gets hot and dusty out there so the breeze of a skirt would be great!). This is a great blog post that now has me wanting to test out fashion and dirty miles!

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  13. First, Hope looks fabulous in this picture! Second, I got a Running Skirt as a pacer gift and OMG, the pockets are awesome. Inhaler stayed put, pockets for gu, if I used them. Such a great product!

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  15. I was the “I’ll never run in a skirt” girl…but now I love it!! Especially when running errands after my workouts!

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  21. I love Running Skirts! They have great pockets and the shorts do not ride up. Right now I have my eye on the basic black running skirt or the Chev Run skirt.

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  24. I love their athletic skirts! The shorts stay in place, and the color options are awesome. Their compression socks are my favorite!

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  27. Oh my goodness; this giveaway was meant for me! I don’t wear skirts in real life except for working out when I only wear a skirt 🙂 I have numerous Running Skirts, and love every single one of them. Pick me, pick me!!

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  28. I’m a year into this journey into running… and I do not have any running skirts. I just discovered (and am learning) how much good gear can help you! (Hello, running while pants slip down…) I would love to try a running shirt and some running shirt gear! The website looks like they have such great patterns and good solids, too.

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  35. Love Running Skirts products, especially the socks! I have the pink hearts and the black hearts, and am dying to pick up a rainbow pair.

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  37. I love running skirts but I have never tried a Running Skirt brand product. I am still kicking myself for not stopping at the twerk for the skirt stop at the Runners World Half last year. hahah. I’d love to try out their Running Skirt.

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  40. I haven’t run in a skirt since I was about 9 years old, but I’m willing to give it a try! I like the athletic skirt style best at running skirts.

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  44. Yay for running skirts! My booty looks a whole lot better and I can get away with wearing my running/ workout clothes ALL the time 🙂

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  47. Oooh! I hope I win this **Giveaway!** I have seen running skirts on a trillion blogs and have been telling myself to buy one. But I haven’t yet, primarily b/c of cost and I haven’t had the time to visit my local running store (I could order them online, but you can’t try them on that way). Anyways, I like the RunBow and also the blue one that looks paisley.
    ~Amy 🙂

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  48. Running skirts brand skirts are my favorite!! I love how they fit, i love the pockets, and the new patterns always make me want more. Hoping to win b/c I can’t afford to buy another one right now even though I’d love to have one!

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  50. I love running skirts and have run in them before. I think my favorite skirt on the website is the Urban Pink Running Skirt. So cute!

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  57. I own a bunch of running skirts from Runningskirts.com. They are my absolute favorite and I always get a lot of compliments when I wear them. I love the color block skirt!

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  58. I’ve never tried running skirts but I think they look really cute and I’d love to try them. This is a great giveaway – the peri running skirt is pretty.

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  64. I have two running skirts, and would love a lil financial assistance to add to the collection. They’re my favorite long-run bottom because I’m too self-conscious to wear compression shorts alone (so comfy for running, but I don’t have the bod to rock it), so the skirt is a more modest way to be as comfortable as possible.

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  65. I have a running skirt and like how feminine I feel in it! I’ve always had my eye on the rainbow chevron that you show in your picture…I fell in love with that one at first sight and have wanted it ever since!!

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  67. I’ve never ran in a running because I don’t own one. I don’t think I even own a regular skirt. I’d like to try one though. I like the distance running skirt.

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  78. I love to wear skirts in general. I’m a bit of a tom boy but skirts, even simple jean ones make me feel super feminine. As for my favorite item on their site I don’t have one because I have never been able to justify spending the money. I am usually picky because I chaffe on my thighs. Scared to try new things:)

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  79. I’ve never run in a running skirt before. I am curious, how it would be….I like the sports bras on their site.

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  85. Really want to try out running skirts. Love the idea that gals can go hard and get dirty in the outdoors while wearing skirts and pig tails … and giggling the whole way!

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  93. I love running skirts! I found out about them from this blog. They’re one of my favorite things to run in. 🙂

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