Running in kilts???

[scotswelshrunner]

I have found plenty of posts related to hiking in the kilt but only a few regarding running in them.
Yes, there are a few similarities but for the most part dramatic differences as well. As a long distance runner, marathons,half marathons,etc, I'm truly curious of the kilt in that regard. I've ordered a WORKS sportkilt in Hunter tartan in hopes it will be good for running. Took a gamble on this as I have not work one before and so it will be interesting to try it out and post a review for any other runners here.
Have any forum members run in a kilt? How far and fast do you run in it and is there any negative I need to be aware of before setting out? I usually run between 6:30 and 7:30/mile for half marathons and a wee bit slower for fulls so that is a consideration.

Thanks for any help!!!

James Donald Ross
Vancouver USA

[Chas]

This could be very interesting.

I really have no knowledge of this at all, but from what others have said about exercising while kilt wearing, would heat dissipation be a problem?

Regards

Chas

[figheadair]

I used to hill run in a 4-5 yds kilt when I was younger - ideal but there is one big draw back which is why I now wear more convential kit. As a chap that sweats when I run I found that the salt would quickly rot the lining unless one rinsed/dry cleaned the material afterwvery outing. Not really that practical apart for the cost of dry cleaning.

[llyd]

Well..there wouldn't be much info, would there...the typical old Scot wouldn't run from much...quite the contrary, eh?

[cck]

I have run multiple times in a kilt. It certainly can be done, but it could put you at a disadvantage if your were a competitive runner. A heavy wool kilt is out. My choice would be the Hiking Kilt by SportKilt, a light microfiber material more like running shorts. Even in this much warmer climate than yours, I found the kilt comfortable and can site no disadvantages. I am no longer a racer, but if I were out for the gold, I'd minimize my attire.

[Ozark Ridge Rider]

Check this out:

http://www.runningkilts.com/

Yes, I've run in a Sportkilt, and it's pretty comfy. Also easily washable. You'll like it.

[cck]

Check this out:

http://www.runningkilts.com/

Yes, I've run in a Sportkilt, and it's pretty comfy. Also easily washable. You'll like it.

If you look at the runningkilts.com site, you will see that this has little in common with a kilt other than it is on a man. It is basically a cover-up worn over compression shorts.

[Geoff Withnell]

Well since it's not wrapped, and not pleated in back, it's not really kilt, is it? Just a running skirt intended for men.

Check this out:

http://www.runningkilts.com/

Yes, I've run in a Sportkilt, and it's pretty comfy. Also easily washable. You'll like it.

[CMcG]

I haven't done much running since highschool, but I do have a Works model Sportkilt. For anyone who doesn't know, these are made from a lightweight, poly-blend, which is machine washable and holds a pleat. What separates Sportkilt from any other low-yardage kilt sewn up in a man-made tartan material (i.e. USAKilts casual), is the fact that it has elastic in the waist that makes it infinitely comfortable for athletic endeavors.

[Katia]

I've thought of it. I run in a 5k at a Highland games every year, but I've never worn my kilt because I don't want to get it all sweated up before I dance later in the day! Still, it seems to uninspired to run in my usual all-black at such an event.

I've thought of getting a sport kilt to run in, perhaps even one of the minis (since I prefer to run in shorts or a skort and have as little fabric on me as possible as I heat up), but that seems sort of a silly expense for one race a year (there's another Celtic festival that also has a 5k, but the race often coincides with the dance competition, and I haven't always gone to that festival anyway because of the distance)!