Why are running clothes so impractical?

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I need to get fitter. I need to lose weight. We've just moved house and basically all my spare time has been organising that for the last 4 months.
I have some north face running tights. But they're tights, so basically underwear and show off every bulge and roll of fat. Put a skirt over and I look like a toddler dressed me. Pair of shorts over the top looks even worse. No pockets - so nowhere for a phone, house key and couple of tissues. Ended up tying my jacket around my waist instead of wearing it.

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?

Agree with others, you’re not looking in the right places. I actually think it’s uncommon for running gear to NOT have pockets. Most have pockets for at least a key and phone. All my running shorts, trousers and leggings have them.

I tend to use a belt though as I prefer having it all in one place. I keep my phone and key in the front, along with some tissues as I often get streaming eyes or nose from the wind. I can also slip a soft drinking pouch with some water in the back for longer runs.

I find sweaty Betty much more flattering than other brands, plus they aren’t see through. They have pockets but I would suggest getting them in a smaller size if you want to use them because I have some that fit well until I try run with my phone in the pocket, it seems to pull them down. You can get them a lot cheaper at the outlet.

I run in my riding tights and nearly all of these have phone pockets. If you go down this route, just don't buy a "full seat" pair otherwise it will have a rubberised bum and thighs! These are also firmer material 😊

I've run for ever. Honestly, my favourite leggings were from Aldi over 10 years ago. Black with reflective white dots. They have everything the 8 x more expensive Sweaty Betty ones have.

Reporting back.
It was quite warm. Most of the men were in loose shorts - mid thigh length. One chap in tight cycle short length ones with a long vest (praise be).
The women were in long leggings, or loose shorts.
Honestly, we were all just happy to be able to run in the light!

I can't help with the clothes (I'm just a man!) but you can get armbands that hold your phone like this one - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Running-Armband-Adjustable-Reflective-Sweatproof/dp/B077GD416Z/ref=asc_df_B077GD416Z and some models have key holders too. I've also seen people tie a house key to their shoelaces for ease

I have New Balance running tights, they have phone pockets and are very supportive and sturdy.

thank you for all the suggestions. I ordered a Sweaty Betty longline T-shirt as it claimed to be 70cm back length - longer than anything else I found. It's a little bit shorter than I'd like, but it'll have to do!
Leggings, I'll make do with the ones I have for now, and have got myself a little pouch for my phone. Now I just have to try to go running 🫣

I'm a fat runner. I really like M&S Good Move leggings - roomy and soft but supportive and thick enough to stop you feeling like everything is wobbling around. They have a zip pocket on the back at the waistband for anything small (keys) and a deep side pocket on the thigh that would hold anything else like your phone, plasters, gels etc.

I just found some good longer breathable tops on Next as well - my problem is that because I'm fat, even bigger sizes are too clingy but these hang nice and loose and cover my arse/dont ride up.

Hope that helps!

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