Why are running clothes so impractical?

Invest in some Sweaty Betty Power Leggings, they are the best I’ve found. Plus they have a pocket on the side for your phone and at the back for your key.

Joggers and a t shirt?

I got a pair of sweaty betty leggings from tk maxx recently. Black but with a subtle pattern. They are high waisted to keep jiggly bits in place and have 2 big pockets down the sides. I got an m&s move t-shirt from a charity shop which is long enough to cover the front with an longer back to cover a big bum, it’s great

I'm quite new to exercise and running but it's taken me about 10 pairs to find what I like! I can only wear vests as t-shirts touch me too much (yes there is some ND in me!), and I like leggings however as it's getting warmer i have just bought a few pairs of shorts so hopefully I'll find the right ones soon! Most important things is to be comfortable!

Missed out the link in my pp.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F6ZR58LQ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1

Gymshark pocket leggings

Matalan sells long-line t-shirts. I wear them to the gym. They also have vests which aren't advertised as long-line, but are the same length. I have 4 of each: 2 black and 2 green.

I'm a size 18 and I wear an L in Matalan Souluxe sizing.

For bottoms, I buy from the Sweaty Betty sales - pockets included.

I got this top from Amazon. Skims the hips and has a front pocket. I'm a teeny bit above 5ft8.

Google long line yoga vests.
Put a thin base layer of the same colour under for chilly runs.

Plus as everyone else has said, a pair of Sweaty Betty's off vinted.

Good luck with your running - running is hard but can be a wonderful thing at times.

https://amzn.eu/d/0beOu7Ba. These running leggings don’t fall down and have pockets, I always wear them for running.

Yeah I hate flappy clothes when running. I live in the West of Ireland and it is always windy. I dislike running in the wind enough nevermind having my clothes fighting me the whole way around.

I run in shorts year round, I wear the double layer ones with the pocket on the inside bit. Tops I have a mix of stuff but I don't really worry about my arse being on show because the shorts are double layered they aren't showing off everything.

But why can't they make running kit with pockets? Or T-shirts long enough to hide your underwear? Pretty sure no one wants to see my arse in running tights! Am I looking in the wrong place?

Short answer: yes.

I started out with wearing Primark exercise gear: pockets, long baggy vest tops. I now buy stuff that's a bit nicer as I spend a lot of time in the gym, but of course you can find the sorts of things you want. You just haven't looked.

Lidl have their running kit in store this week

I like Ron Hill running tights. Mine have a zip pocket at the back and a phone pocket in the thigh. Reflective stripe. Stay up. Wash and wear well. Love ‘em. I have knee length, 7/8 and full length.

My running are also from Decathlon and they do have a decent pocket. I love their sports bras too!

The majority of my running clothes come from the Good Move collection at M&S. I've also picked up running tops from mountain warehouse and Trespass. I hate tight fitting stuff so pick stuff which is loose fitting.

I have a running belt which I picked up from Amazon for £10. It's brilliant and holds my phone and a door key. I use shockz bone conductor wireless headphones for listening to music whilst running

Next do (or at least did last year) activewear that was longer. I have a T-shirt that comes down past my bum.

just checked and they still do. £17. Can’t link from app but was easy to find.

I wear black leggings, a black fitted cotton slip that ends just below my bum, fitted compression vest, and a black waist length light weight running vest. Works for me.

Yes I like mine snug on my waist so it doesn’t bounce around

This brand boasts of having 2 side phone pockets and a zipped back pocket.
i have only had socks from them so far but am fancying their shorts for the summer.
https://bimbleandbolt.com/collections/bottoms-leggings

I've got some really good Under Armour leggings with a pocket each side. Thay are my absolute faves and they are a bit like spanx - sort of hold everything in nice and firmly! So that might be of interest in controlling any bulges, OP.

I’m going to run club tonight and will report back on what everyone’s wearing. We’re off road so people might be in longs to avoid being torn to shreds or getting horrid rashes.

I have these from M&S they are looser than leggings but not as baggy as joggers and very lightweight fabric. I have about 3 pairs as so comfortable.
https://www.marksandspencer.com/go-balance-cuffed-yoga-jogger/p/clp60636039?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

You rarely see men in them as they are uncomfortable. They're not uncomfortable unless they are too tight. Some brands' sizes run small. (looking at you Adidas). Shoes vary from brand to brand too.

Nonsense. DH wear Lycra leggings under his running shorts. Plenty of middle aged men in Lycra round here.

with a flip belt, do you go for waist size or hip size? Does it not ride up? (I've a two size difference between top half and bottom half.)

I prefer it round my hips, and under my t-shirt so get a size to fit there. I've just bought a decathlon one which does the job and doesn't ride up.

www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hydration-flask-carrying-running-belt-black/333176/c1m8645720