Giving Boulder Love, Day 8: Kiss my Skirt

This is Day 8 of a 21-Day Salute ™, an attempt to deprive myself of sleep and to express my gratitude for living where I do. I saw these series of posts on The Communicatrix (my very first blog crush) and when I asked, she encouraged me to copy her. Here are 21 days of my favorite products made in Boulder…or at least started here*…

skirtsports-logo-sm

Skirt Sports has been a godsend for women’s running. Before Skirt Sports, there were running shorts but to be honest, they were never that appealing. It seemed most of the gear I had was designed by a man for a woman and how it looked was of minimal concern. Times have changed…I can now wear a cute running skirt for a long training workout or wear my one-piece marathon dress on raceday.

consulting-map

Rocking the running dress on an attempt to summit Mt. Huron

Nicole DeBoom is the woman behind Skirt Sports and she has a good story. She grew tired of not finding any running gear that looked good on her. (Sound familiar?) So instead of getting frustrated, she got creative and created her own line of female fitness gear.

I love that despite the fact that she used to be a professional triathlete, she’s also a woman. And she wants her butt to look good while racing. Nothing wrong with that.

My first skirt was a triathlon transition skirt that I pulled on after the swim, for the bike and running portions of the race. It provided exactly what I needed and I was indeed hooked after that first test of the skirt.

16840008

My only complaint was that the skirt kept turning to the side...but that might have been user error.

Soon, I had skirts for the gym, skirts for running and skirts for races. Besides being comfortable, they’re cute and they make me feel better while running. Just because I’m out there working hard doesn’t mean I have to look like it. (I also think the skirts make me faster, but that claim is still under investigation.)

runningpic

Boulder Backroads Half-Marathon 2006

I’m simply a big fan of the Skirt Sports brand and products. They’re all the rage around town, but I still notice that when I’m running in different parts of the country, there aren’t many other skirts out there. I get lots of questions and am always an evangelist for the brand because I think every woman deserves to look good while she’s running.

Running shorts and I broke up a long time ago. And I’m never going back.

*The skirts are not made in Boulder, but I feel like including them in this series because the company and the idea for the running skirts were.

  • http://www.greeblemonkey.com/ Aimee Greeblemonkey

    sent this to my running friends!

  • http://communicatrix.com communicatrix

    Great company. These *almost* make me want to run again. I mean, not quite, but almost.

  • http://blog.alligerkman.com/ Alli

    I'm a big skirt convert and it has transferred over into my non-running life, as well. Biking, hiking working… there's a good chance I'm wearing a skirt (with built-in shorts, of course). I find it funny that just at the point women are building shorts into their skirts, men are seeking freedom from shorts in the form of kilts.

    Great series.

  • http://iquitforlijit.typepad.com/i_quit_for_lijit/ tarable

    Thanks for spreading the skirt love, Miss Greeble!

  • http://iquitforlijit.typepad.com/i_quit_for_lijit/ tarable

    Colleen, I hate to break it to you, but you can also walk in these skirts…

    Or jog. I can totally see you walk/jogging around Silver Lake reservoir in one of these little numbers.

  • http://iquitforlijit.typepad.com/i_quit_for_lijit/ tarable

    Good point about the guys in their kilts, Alli. I did a 500-mile backpacking trip in a hiking skirt from Mountain Hardware and my partner on the trail, a big butch guy, wore the Mountain Hardware mountain kilt. You should have seen the looks we got from people. The funny thing is, no one actually said anything to us because they were afraid of the tough guy…in a skirt.

    Thanks for the comment and I hope to see you again soon!

  • medela backpack

    This is really very interesting read, will definitely be sharing with my buddies!

    Donna

  • http://www.bradfordsbakers.com Hampers

    This is a good “costume” for girls on the go. A relaxing feeling indeed wherein you can freely move without the hassles of being stared-at (lol)

  • http://www.sojones.com/urban-clothing/inkslingers/ Inkslingers

    I like the dress of those athletes specially runners. I like the way they carry dress even they look quite exhausted.

  • mittog

    Skirts are indeed very comfortable in sports. I also prefer skirts over shorts. Also it looks good. I feel so confident wearing this.

  • akhi

    But accordding to me shorts are more comfortable then skirts. Atleast while doing sports,one is not consicious about her dress.

  • http://www.sunglassesuk.com/ Sunglasses

    This is really a good news especially to those girls who love to run or women like to join to some marathon contest.. As I can see in the picture, the skirt is really comfortable even when you are running.. I will tell this to my girlfriends…

  • Divs

    But skirts swings while running. It may look odd for some people. Otherwise its so comfortable. Little airy,so one don't feel so sweaty.

  • joshspyker

    Thats a nice article there..I ll definitely share it with my friends!

  • Javedg57

    Good new concept. Skirts wow.

  • http://www.mybodybuildingcoupons.com musclebuildingsupplements
  • timberlandoutlet

    Coach is the Unites States famous brand. With its exquisite handwork, Coach created a series of high quality leather products since 1941. Coach founder from tradition baseball glove achieve the inspiration, utilize the unique exquisite skill let the solid glove leather become soft, full of glossy and durable accessories, also show the charming Coach Bags Outlet which are contained New York design style. Coach is one of the well-known brand all over the world.

    There are many online stores offering Coach Bags and other acessories.Coach Purses Store is a great place in which you can find many different types of Coach Handbags, Coach Shoulder Bags, Coach Purses and other Coach accessories with both good quality and discounted price. All the products here are with high quality and best styles as well as the cheap prices. Do not hesitate, just go and visit our Coach Purses Store to choose your favorite Coach Bags!

    At the same time,Cheap Christian Louboutin Outlet have always been the most outstanding brand among so many famous brands of high-heeled shoes . In our daily life, we can see the ladies wear in Cheap Christian Louboutin here and there . No matter where we go, we can always see such a sence with Christian Louboutin 2011. It seems that wearing the luxury Cheap Manolo Blahnik have been a kind of fashion .If you know this famous brand of the Replica Christian Louboutin Shoes, you will be deeply impressed by its high heels, as well as its typical red sole. Such special gifts can not only increase your heights immediately.

    Christian Louboutin Sale all the time not to give us a unique style of shoes. His creation from the strangest most complex risk to the joystick chic women. Obviously, these Christian Louboutin shoes rocker chic categories. Looks interesting, although I have difficulty or solid rock fashion not my style. In any case, Christian Louboutin Heels will begin to dialogue and will attract a lot of attention.

    <li>Gianmarco
    Lorenzi Shoes    </li><li>
    </li><li>Chanel Shoes
    Outlet    </li><li>
    </li><li>Cheap Chanel
    Pumps    </li><li>
    </li>