Favorite workout shorts
Last year when I was shopping at Kohl’s with my mom (for a Workout in the Park outfit for her) I stumbled across these bermuda length workout shorts. I didn’t think anything of it, but I used them the next day at the workout and feel in love with them.
They’re perfect for me – they’re long enough to cover my somewhat jiggly thighs, and they also keep my thighs from chafing when I run! The only drawback is that they get really heavy when you run in them in the pouring rain, but that has only happened once.
Anyway, once I found out how much I liked them, I went back to Kohl’s to get another pair. They didn’t have any. We drove by another Kohl’s later on in the month and I looked – they had one pair in my size, in gray. I got them even though I knew they would have sweat stains when I wear them (they totally do -I’ll spare you that picture). Another month later I was very far from my home and stopped at another Kohl’s and scored another black pair – now I was up to three. But I couldn’t find anymore. Even online. Why do I need so many pairs of workout shorts? Well, I get really sweaty in the summer, so I can’t wear them more than once. And sometimes I workout more than once a day!
I looked for something similar and never found anything even close, so I stuck with the three pairs. That is, until I wandered in to Kohl’s this past Saturday to get my new luggage, and found a pair! In the wrong size. I had hope they would have my size online, and they did (but in a different style pattern – weird)! And only $16.80 a pair (plus you know I had a coupon). So, I did what any sane person would do, and ordered four pairs. Good thing I did – now they don’t have my size online anymore (but if you are an XS, S or M, here is the link)!
They came today, and they are perfect. YAY!
I know I am dorky to share this, but what can I say?! I was excited! And if anyone else is looking for this style of short… now you know where to (maybe) get them.
What type of workout shorts do you prefer to wear?
I can’t wear the bun warmer type ones. Maybe someday (ha)!
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I have a pair of shorts just like these that I got from the grocery store (they sell cute clothes I swear). I love them. Theyre too big now and I keep meaning to go back and get some more. I totally understand your excitement. I prefer to run in bermuda shorts or capris unless its super hot out. I feel inappropriate in short shorts. Im kind of a huge prude that way.
I bought a pair of capri flared work out pants at Target. They are super comfy and great for Nia class. I should have bought more than 2 pairs because now I can’t find them and I want more!
I might look into those. I always wear long-ish style shorts because of the chafing but I’m learning that some of the pairs I could wear for 5-6 mile runs won’t cut it for longer runs or runs when it’s super hot and I get more sweaty. I had one pair of shorts that never chafed me but I can’t figure out what I did with them. So frustrating. I’m thinking I’m just going to have to find new shorts for marathon training. I’m hoping it’s cool enough on race day to wear my capris.
Do they come with the cute cat attached? 😉
That was a limited time offer from Kohl’s! I will keep anm eye out and let you know if they offer it again 🙂
Score! You know I so wish we had Kohls here in Belgium, but we don’t – boo!
I usually wear capris…it’s not just my thighs I need to hide, ha ha!
LOL to the online reviews! “For us 50 year olds” and “they’ll show your stomach so wear longer tops” (how short are HER tops? What the hell?)
Ha. I totally didn’t read reviews. And the wasit band on these is really high. High enough, in fact, that I would feel comfortable just wearing them with a bra (no shirt) because they DON’t show my stomach. Hmm.
I love my under armour spandex shorts. They are just easy and don’t have a lot of bluck which is nice in the summer.
I love my under armour spandex shorts. They are just easy and don’t have a lot of bulk which is nice in the summer.
Yay! I love when I can find my favorite things again. Speaking of which, I found another pair of my favorite Nike shorts at Sports Authority last weekend. And the stripe on them is pink!
YAY! Schweet! Did they only have one pair? I would have bought as many as I could afford 🙂
Ha! Data is so cool, thinking he can steal your workout shorts.
Thank you so much for letting me know where you found these! I appreciated the email and never got to thank you with all the wedding stuff going on. I will have to take a trip out to Kohls as these are my absolute favs too. And I only own 1 pair of nikes and 1 pair from old navy (which are okay) but not my fav.
Cool! Let me know if you get them and like them. And welcome back newlywed! 🙂