New Member from Missouri

**3amrunner** · 30th March 17, 09:53 AM

Good afternoon (central time). After working an aid station at a 100 mile ultra this past weekend where one of the runners was wearing a kilt, I have been reading as much as I can about them. He loved his kilt (from sportkilt). And I am intrigued by the idea of running in one. So, I read as much as I could find, and then ordered The Art of Kiltmaking. I would rather understand how it is made and everything about it, than just buy one for $90.

So, that is my story. I run ultras...in sandals. And if I can find something to make the process more enjoyable, I will do it. There is just something about running in a kilt that makes sense to me. The bonus is, I can teach my kids how to make something rather than buy it...gaining knowledge and not just "things".

As soon as I receive the book and read it, I'm sure I will have questions.

Thanks,

M

**The Wizard of BC** · 30th March 17, 10:17 AM

Welcome to our Rabble.

A small word of caution. The Art of Kiltmaking will give you kilts from the traditional side. This is a world of difference from the kilt you saw at the race.

The difference is not in the Tartan pattern that the fabric is woven in. It is in the construction and the fabric.

Traditional kilts are designed to last a lifetime and still look good.
The kilt you saw was specifically designed for Highland Athletes who must compete in a kilt but need something inexpensive enough that they can trash it and go buy another.

If you wish to understand a little more about these differences, please compare the method described in The Art of Kiltmaking with the method described in The X-Kilt Manual which can be found in our DIY Showroom forum section.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=20085

**ratspike** · 30th March 17, 10:47 AM

IMO there's a lot to be gained from reading and understanding Barb's book even if the goal is to make a lightweight kilt for running. The construction method will be more like what Alan details in the X-kilt manual, but there's a fair bit of crossover too that, ultimately, will result in a better and more comfortable kilt.

Big respect for doing ultra distances in sandals. I ran many, many miles barefoot before deciding that, sadly, my feet were better off in shoes. I really miss it.

Best of luck with the kilt making journey!

**Tarheel** · 30th March 17, 11:28 AM

Well met M. Thank goodness there are many members that run in kilts and have posted photos and opinions of running while kilted. I hope you find those threads (even talk with our running members) and find useful tips that aid you. Glad to have you aboard.

**Father Bill** · 30th March 17, 11:46 AM

Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"

**ASinclair** · 30th March 17, 03:18 PM

Hello M and

**Richrail** · 30th March 17, 04:34 PM

from Reno, NV.

**cck** · 30th March 17, 05:03 PM

from Texas.

I've done a number of runs in kilts, but none in sandals and no ultras. Got up a "kilted team" last year for a run in Austin with the hopes it might stimulate some interest. Sport Kilts' "Hiking Kilt" is the only one that approaches running shorts for competing in serious events.