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Do you wash your running gear after every run?

37 replies

cheapandcheerful · 01/02/2015 08:25

Sorry for the random thread but I'm interested.
I think I need to invest in another set as I'm finding it difficult to turn the laundry around in time...

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Madamecastafiore · 03/02/2015 20:21

Yes but I have more gym gear than regular clothes.

DramaAlpaca · 03/02/2015 20:20

Yes, because running turns me into a sweaty mess.

I have two running bras and lots of gear so it's not a problem.

StrikesMatches · 03/02/2015 20:17

Erm, no. I don't sweat very much or run very far so I air my gear over the bannister and wear again, then chuck in a freshen up wash. I don't re-wear if I'm going to a class though, only when I'm out in the fresh air!

Doyouthinktheysaurus · 03/02/2015 19:52

Yes, after every run.

I've got loads of running gear though, accumulated over a number of years.

yomellamoHelly · 03/02/2015 19:49

Yes. (But my pelvic floor is still not what it ought to be and I try to really push myself every other day.)

familygermsareok · 03/02/2015 19:46

No, depends if smelly and when washing machine planned! In colder weather I don't sweat that much, even on longer runs (10+ miles even). I don't have many winter tops and am quite precious about which I like to wear in what weather, eg warmest for sleet/snow, another not quite as warm but has pockets for gloves / headband if I want to take off. Unless definitely smelly I will leave these on floor till either used again or till next wash next goes on.
Have loads of short sleeve tops for summer and wash these every time because I can.
Usually wash tights after all but the shortest runs as I find they get sticky in crotch area ( sorry if TMI Blush )
Always wash socks.

AggressiveBunting · 01/02/2015 12:41

Yes but I sweat quite heavily ( long runs and live in a warmer climate). My Salomon hydration jacket is utterly minging as a result.

CMOTDibbler · 01/02/2015 08:56

Yes, mine is soaked in sweat. Only exception is my cycling jacket and if I was wearing some kind of jacket running as they aren't as minging.

I have three winter running sets (all courtesy of Sports Direct, am particularly happy with the Hind running tops), two swimming cossies (again SD at £6.99), but only one set of winter bib tights for cycling, but it works out OK as I try not to do anything more than 2 days in a row

RudyMentary · 01/02/2015 08:46

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CoffeeBucks · 01/02/2015 08:43

It depends. If running outside I am usually sweater & muddier so was straight away. If at the gym, I change as soon as I get home & air my kit on a coat hanger or over the radiator then give it a sniff & see if it will go another day. At this time of year, my hi-viz leggings & top usually go more than one wear as they wouldn't be clean in time for the next session.

Reading that back compared to others, I wonder if I'm a bit grotty!

It's definitely worth having a selection of exercise gear if you're committed.

PurpleWithRed · 01/02/2015 08:30

Yes for top half, maybe for bottom half. I have two of everything.

Handsupbabyhandsup · 01/02/2015 08:26

Yes I wash my exercise gear after every use. I have quite a collection to keep up!