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Leggings roll down from the waist when running 😩

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tulips27 · 09/11/2022 07:50

I run once or twice a week- nothing serious, I'm not "a runner" like a lot of you. But I'm having the issue that whatever leggings/joggers I wear will roll down while I'm running.

At first when I started out I was running in tracksuit bottoms and cycling leggings because I didn't want to spend any money, so I thought when I invested in running-specific leggings the problem would disappear. Well, I've now just bought two pairs of running leggings, and it's not any better. I had to finish my run yesterday holding the top up with one hand. I now can't return them, either, so that's annoying too. They do fit, they're not baggy or anything, and have a high waist and thick banding with support around the waist so I thought they would work.

Everything I wear just slides down and is distracting and also embarrassing! I have scarring on my abdomen that I really don't want to be flashing.

Has anyone encountered this issue and what brand did you buy that helped?

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JonSnowedUnder · 09/11/2022 08:05

I have this with leggings, I'm convinced it's my body shape. I now wear mens basket ball long shorts for running and they stay put and are comfortable.

Rooma · 09/11/2022 08:04

You need to make sure there's a drawstring at the waist. M&S are good but results vary- get the ones with drawstrings. This will be pictured and mentioned in the description online.

YourBestie · 09/11/2022 08:02

There was another thread here recently about recommendations. Let me see if I can find it.
I saw some.in Sainsburys Sale that looked ok. High waist high support.

PolkaDotMankini · 09/11/2022 08:02

I have an ancient pair of running leggings from Sainsbury's that stay up beautifully. My Fabletics and H&M ones fall down.

blametheparents · 09/11/2022 08:00

elementkarbon.co.uk/collections/leggings

I find this brand really good. High waisted, and with a draw string

tulips27 · 09/11/2022 07:58

Ah, good old M&S, what will we all do when they finally disappear? Thanks, I'll check them out.

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theswoot · 09/11/2022 07:51

M&S GoodMove worked for me because they have a drawstring tie as well as being a good fit generally

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