Running in Speedos

[sunbuff]

I don't run, but I ride my bike - in speedos. I think the feel is probably similar. The sun and air on your skin is great. And for me, the freedom of movement is awesome. Because speedos are cut away where your legs meet your torso, there is NO restriction or fabric sliding back and forth as the legs go up and down on the pedals.

I've done 52 bike rides of 12 - 15 miles so far this season. 48 were in speedos, 4 in rugby shorts! I plan to continue as long as the weather holds.

sunbuff

[Minimalist75]

Used to bike occasionally in speedos and often in short running shorts. Got a lot of chafing on my thighs so I now wear bike shorts. Do bike shirtless in warm weather.

[BikenSwim]

Back when there were Speedo stores, they sold Padded Triathlon Speedos, which had the same pad as bike shorts. I guess if you had the run and bike ride before the swim, you could save time by jumping right into the water. I bought a pair but never rode the streets in it.

[NE_OH_thonger]

At the SunSplash thongers weekend in Fort Lauderdale, the moderator, who frequently runs on the beach, issued an open invitation to run with him one day. I decided to go, on two very shaky assumptions. A. That I would not be the only one doing it, and B. That he would reduce the pace for people not having the same skill level as him. Both turned out to be incorrect, and I was quickly left in the dust. I did get kudos for making the attempt though

[Minimalist75]

Originally Posted by NE_OH_thonger

At the SunSplash thongers weekend in Fort Lauderdale, the moderator, who frequently runs on the beach, issued an open invitation to run with him one day. I decided to go, on two very shaky assumptions. A. That I would not be the only one doing it, and B. That he would reduce the pace for people not having the same skill level as him. Both turned out to be incorrect, and I was quickly left in the dust. I did get kudos for making the attempt though

Was anyone running in a thong?

[NE_OH_thonger]

Originally Posted by Minimalist75

Was anyone running in a thong?

We both were. I did it once, and once was enough. In subsequent years, I took a nice leisurely stroll instead, down to the Sebastian St. beach to sun, and then a leisurely stroll back to the resort, all in my thong.

[nespeedoguy]

Originally Posted by BikenSwim

Back when there were Speedo stores, they sold Padded Triathlon Speedos, which had the same pad as bike shorts. I guess if you had the run and bike ride before the swim, you could save time by jumping right into the water. I bought a pair but never rode the streets in it.

I’d be interested to find a padded biking speedo to pedal to beach trips. Seems like this and speedo swim thing have been lost. Maybe other brands ? Peace

[BikenSwim]

Kiwami has a few padded briefs left, Nero color has three sizes left. https://www.kiwamitri.com/padded-mako-p/makop.htm

For my bikes to ride to the beach, I bought these padded bike seats instead and just wear a pair of denim short-shorts over a thong https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009O0CZYG/

[California Dolphin]

Unfortunately, i would not use a speedo for running.

It's not about modesty, it's about wearing tight fitting clothing while getting hot and sweaty. For running, i would wear cross country shorts. Stay tuned for more on this later.