<p>I don’t really like running in tights. I get too hot/sweaty and they are harder to put on/pull off than warmups. Was too embarrassed to wear them when I was heavier. Still can’t get used to the idea I’m a skinny guy now.</p>
<p>NorthMinnesota – Interestingly, I just got over my “pain at the front of the calf or shin splint” thing and then yesterday developed a pretty big case of hives – backs of knees, hips, inner elbows, shoulder blades – very itchy and blotchy big raised welts. So I had been wearing tights at ballet for the last several months with no problem but then looked at what I’d been wearing for morning walk/runs since weather turned colder – pretty sure it’s these Lululemon tights and a long sleeve tee that are very cool looking but I think don’t let my skin breathe enough or something because I’m pretty sure they are what triggered this.</p>
<p>I would look at what you’ve been wearing. Otherwise think about your diet the last few days. My DH gets really miserable if he so much as looks at a piece of crab. :(</p>
<p>I took two benedryl last night and woke up without itching.</p>
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<p>That’s OK. We’re even now. You prodded me into order a pair of Brooks Adrenaline shoes for my little bit of running. Actually, I ordered two pair from Zappos. One in the same size I’ve been wearing (2E width) and a second pair a half size smaller (4EE width). I’ll keep whichever pair fits better and use the clodhopper Addictions for weight lifting, Airdyne, etc.</p>
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<p>Yeah, I don’t see me wearing these power stretch tights out in public that much, although a lot of geezers hike in stuff like this, often with shorts over them. I would wear these for a walk/jog, but it would have to be really cold day. I mostly bought them to turn my rain pants into winter snow pants. These tights under waterproof/windproof pants are pretty much ski pants, but with a lot more flexibility. </p>
<p>It’s taken a while for me to start wearing tight stretchy stuff. That’s something I never would have done an ol’ fat guy…</p>
<p>3.2 miles on treadmill, plus the usual weights and machines.</p>
<p>Got my one set of HOPS challenge out of the way. 10 of each. Slow and creaky.</p>
<p>Glad you ordered the Adrenalines! We ARE even! </p>
<p>Ohiopublic- there are a lot of “loose” tights on the market that aren’t nearly as form fitting and still are less floppy than warm up pants. Check out Sporthill.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the “tight advice”.<br>
I found these on Sierra Trading Post. Love the purple. When I use my coupon they’ll cost about $40 +shipping. Seems like a pretty good deal.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.sierratradingpost.com/mountain-hardwear-super-power-tights-for-women~p~5497x/[/url]”>http://www.sierratradingpost.com/mountain-hardwear-super-power-tights-for-women~p~5497x/</a></p>
<p>between Dec 17th Jan 1st, I did not do any systematic exercises. It was all eat and drink party, especially in that week at Jamaica. The total weight gain was 10 lbs.</p>
<p>That apparently are mostly water weight. With 4 workouts, I have lost 7 out of that 10 lb. </p>
<p>I think I am going to maintain this weight until late Spring to start weight loss again.</p>
<p>Those look great! I think it’s a safe bet that the same material we are talking about only in a non Polartec-branded version. Love the purple. </p>
<p>Sierra Trading Post has some great bargains. Once you are on their mailing list, they are always sending 30% off deals.</p>
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<p>Speaking of weight loss, The Biggest Loser starts tonight. Those people lose some SERIOUS weight.</p>
<p>MOWC - I’ve got a couple of those loose fitting tights/warmups. Really like the way they feel. I’m still getting used to the idea that running clothes aren’t gray sweats (picture Stallone in the first Rocky movie!) my old track coach didn’t want us looking good in warmups because he thought it would make the other team overconfident. Didn’t want us ti “look pretty in a track suit”</p>
<p>I picked up a pair of warm tech pants for my son at the Nike Store today off the clearance rack. His usual approach is bulk = warmth. I think that he prefers warmth using tech.</p>
<p>I had a look at Marshalls today. The store is emptier than I can remember. They seemed to have about half the racks that they normally have and inventory was meager. The workout stuff is for spring. Waiting for cold weather stuff to get cheaper didn’t work at this store. I brought my daughter and she had fun shopping there.</p>
<p>1 mile run and about 3 miles walking. I was pretty sore until around mid-afternoon from yesterday’s tennis so this was a recovery day.</p>
<p>njres - cold viruses that last a while, especially head colds, can develop secondary bacterial infections. The gunk in your sinuses sort of stagnates, and then the bacteria grows.</p>
<p>Biggest Loser!! Last season I vowed to never watch unless on the treadmill. I stuck to that vow. This season, well, I have really let myself go over the last 8 months or so and I dread getting back on that thing. Struggling with knee pain (patellar tendonitis on left knee, basic arthritis of right knee) and weight gain. I also have a cold that has, as I call it, “gone to my chest”. I have asthma, and many times cold viruses seem to head to my lungs, causing me to need my inhaler more. Need to start on the prednisone inhaler.</p>
<p>By the way, I’m brand new to this thread! I will try to go back many pages and catch up a bit and get to recognize some names. I need a little break from all the actual “college” threads! I have a senior who is in at his ED school, so for him, we are on a bit of a holding pattern. I also have a junior, though, so there could be lots of juicy info out there for him. Right now the task on hand for him is to prepare for Jan 26 SAT. </p>
<p>Has anyone here ever heard of or done prolotherapy? It is supposed to be a way to get your own body to heal… but not only did it not work for me, but it made my knee worse. So every time my knee hurts, I feel like it’s my fault for doing this to myself… from what I’ve seen online, it’s very rare to have this side effect, so I am an anomaly. It sucks to be an anomaly in this case…</p>
<p>My mother may have tried prolotherapy. She had back problems in the 1990s and I think that one of the Boston hospitals (might have been Deaconess) put in a piece of metal in her back to keep it fairly straight. She talked about prolotherapy too - I am not sure whether or not she had it done. She’s doing reasonably well these days.</p>
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<p>Welcome my3. You are not alone. We all have struggled with aches and pains and weight gain! It’s all part of geezer fitness…</p>
<p>To the extent that knee pain is not due to specific injuries (torn ACL, missing cartilage, etc.), the best thing you can do for gimpy knees is lay off the running and work like a fiend to strengthen your hips and improve/restore some hip mobility. In particular, patella tendonitis is often a symptom of poor hip function. </p>
<p>The muscles in your upper leg attach to the knee and to the hip. Imagine if I had a rope tied around your neck and yanked on it. You would say that you had pain in your neck, but the actual cause is pulling on the rope attached to your neck. Same thing when you have poor hip flexibility. It’s constantly yanking on your knee. I had knee pain for years and it miraculously cured itself once I started exercising. The hips are a real problem for almost all of us, since we spend so much time sitting.</p>
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<p>I stopped in the massive super Marshalls in Salem on Saturday. Almost nothing interesting in fitness clothes except rack after rack of Hind and Layer 8 stuff.</p>
<p>My TJMAXX is completely cleaned out.</p>
<p>The prices they get for this stuff are crazy ($170), but here’s an interesting twist. Polartec Power Stretch fleece jacket for the back, sides, and arms, but insulated rip stop nylon for the front (think puffy vest). Synthetic insulation so it would still be warm when damp.</p>
<p>[Women’s</a> Variant Jacket](<a href=“Marmot: Outdoor Clothing & Gear Made for Adventure”>Marmot: Outdoor Clothing & Gear Made for Adventure)</p>
<p>TJX reported 6% YOY comps last week (and their stock price is closer to the high end of the range now). People are buying tech clothes like crazy in this area. I’d thought that people would be shopped out by now but it’s hard to keep the American consumer down.</p>
<p>Really nice day out - sunny and 36 degrees. That sounds kind of funny but it’s the way I feel. We’re going to have more warm weather this week so I hope that the remaining snow and ice melt off the roof. I had to salt the driveway because of melting snow/ice making for some pretty slippery spots. It melts during the day and then refreezes at night.</p>
<p>Interesting. I went to Marshalls and TJMaxx this week. The woman’s area had TONS of fitness clothing! Even had a section of clearance stuff that was strictly fitness. Some name brand, some not. </p>
<p>I was looking for another pair of fitness leggings - for when I run outside and for when I want to be fully comfy in the house. I am picky and in the time I had, did not find a pair. Will need to go back sometime when I have more time. Also will be glad when they get more short sleeve tshirts instead of long sleeve tshirts. I have little need for the long sleeve - I prefer to just pair up a short sleeve with a fitness fleece if I need the layer, but I need some comfy short sleeve tshirts. (Also picky about these! If anyone has a source of a short sleeve t-shirt that is not fully a “tshirt” - not a high neck, not a scoop - lightweight, but not dri-fit AND not TOO LONG - I almost prefer loose, boxy and shortish!)</p>
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<p>I suspect that’s because of the popularity of the outdoorsy/fitness styles for winter sports (skiing) and the “look” for younger folk. The North Face is pretty much a mandatory brand. Not to mention Nike and UnderArmour…</p>
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<p>I can’t tell for sure if you are looking for cotton short-sleeves or tech fabric short sleeves, but LLBEAN might be an option for either case. As a general rule, their stuff is cut to fit “adults” like us rather than stick-figure kids!</p>
<p>I really like their cotton Carefree Unshrinkable T. Very nice quality cotton t-shirts.</p>
<p>[Women’s</a> Tees and V-Neck Tees | Free Shipping at L.L.Bean](<a href=“http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/504209?page=tees-knit-tops&nav=gnro-27#/llb/shop/504209?gnrefine=1*SLV_LNGTH*Short-Sleeve^]Women’s”>http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/504209?page=tees-knit-tops&nav=gnro-27#/llb/shop/504209?gnrefine=1*SLV_LNGTH*Short-Sleeve^)</p>
<p>Or, in a tech fabric, this one looks like it might be exactly what you are looking for:</p>
<p>[BeanSport</a> Crewneck Tee, Short-Sleeve: Active | Free Shipping at L.L.Bean](<a href=“L.L.Bean: Page Not Available”>L.L.Bean: Page Not Available)</p>
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<p>I hear ya on short sleeve. I still wear a lot of short sleeve shirts this time of year, under a fleece around the the house. I need long sleeve for my basement workouts because it’s definitely chilly down there.</p>
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<p>Knock on wood. I was sniffly and headachy yesterday, felt like the beginnings of a cold. But, good to go today, it seems. So, I’m on for my regular Monday workout. I’m thinking about hiking up some smallish mountain in the snow later in the week.</p>