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Confession: I’m a race shirt hater

February 15, 2016 by MCM Mama 24 Comments

I run a lot of races. A.LOT. And I don’t wear a single race shirt on a regular basis. Am I the only one? Or is there a race I should run because the shirt is just that awesome? That’s what we want to know here at Tuesdays on the Run.

In 2013, I actually got a few shirts I liked.

venus-shirts

But I turned them into a quilt that I LOVE instead.

Katie Mae half marathon quilt

Since then, I got a really awesome shirt from Marine Corps. Except it was made for someone with the worlds teeniest neck. I do plan to get it converted to a half zip, as many runners did, so that I can wear it without choking. (And the first MCM shirt I got is in the only color of green that looks awful on me.)

marine marathon shirts

I do like the Mainly Marathons shirts because they are so unique, but two of those ended up in my quilt…

Mainly Marathons shirts

So, what do I want in a shirt? I’m picky. It needs to be a woman’s fit. I love a v-neck. I prefer tech materials. I want a color other than white. I love it when it’s a long sleeve or half zip or a tank top.

I’m pretty sure I’m a race director’s worst nightmare. Luckily I don’t actually care that much about the shirt, so you won’t hear me complaining when the race I love has a shirt I hate.

What about you? What do you want in a shirt? Do you ever get ones you like?

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  1. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    February 16, 2016 at 12:14 am

    I’m pretty sure that color green looks awful on everyone..lol. That’s just a bad color! Your quilt looks great. I believe if I got all my running shirt made into a quilt I would dress better on a regular basis!!!!

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  2. Karen @ Fit in France says

    February 16, 2016 at 4:20 am

    I NEVER wear a race t-shirt. I am so picky about color, material and fit. Lots of times I don’t even pick them up… and if it happens to be a men’s cut ? Shame on the race organizers !
    Karen @ Fit in France recently posted…Marathon training & my job : so much in commonMy Profile

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  3. Christine @ Two Runners Travel says

    February 16, 2016 at 6:28 am

    I used to really love my race shirts but now I have them in a huge bin under my bed. I picked out the ones that I’ll eventually use in a quilt but I haven’t made the time for that quite yet.
    Christine @ Two Runners Travel recently posted…Weekly Workout Roundup: Feb 15thMy Profile

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  4. Marcia says

    February 16, 2016 at 6:43 am

    Could we just have some race tanks already?? I swear I never wear any of the short sleeve ones. Ever. The quilt is a great idea. It would free up so much dresser space.
    Marcia recently posted…Race Shirts I Love, and Not So MuchMy Profile

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  5. Michelle @ LivelyChicken says

    February 16, 2016 at 8:22 am

    Wow turning your shirts into a quilt is such a great idea! Once I have a larger race shirt collection, I’m definitely going to steal that idea!
    Michelle @ LivelyChicken recently posted…What’s your motivation to run?My Profile

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  6. Smitha @ Running with SD Mom says

    February 16, 2016 at 8:30 am

    I don’t understand why more races don’t at least give you a tank top option. I would pay extra every time!
    Smitha @ Running with SD Mom recently posted…My daughter has Epilepsy and a 5K announcement #WelcomeToWinningMy Profile

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  7. Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says

    February 16, 2016 at 8:35 am

    I work out in my race tees a LOT. Usually strength training or yoga, not running, LOL! But I like to run in some of them too — usually from a race I either did well or had a really good experience; it just reminds me that I can push myself or that I overcame something to do well.
    Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy recently posted…Fit Fashion FindsMy Profile

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  8. Lesley says

    February 16, 2016 at 8:52 am

    If I get enough shirts, I’ll send them in for the quilt. I only wear a couple, and even then it’s not to work out. Sometimes I’ll wear the ones I like when I’m traveling because I do want to be comfortable.
    Lesley recently posted…TOTR: Race ShirtsMy Profile

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  9. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    February 16, 2016 at 9:24 am

    I love your quilt! It looks so nice. I couldn’t help but chuckle about the shirt with the small neck…how does that even happen?! The ZOOMA shirt is super cute, love that shade of blue!
    Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…ZOOMA Run Love 10K Race RecapMy Profile

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  10. Jessica S says

    February 16, 2016 at 9:32 am

    Cute quilt! That’s a great use of shirts when you don’t wear them.
    Jessica S recently posted…TotR: Race ShirtsMy Profile

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  11. Rachel says

    February 16, 2016 at 10:20 am

    Genius. Turn a race shirt into a half zip. Genius! And I love your quilt. 🙂
    Rachel recently posted…Half Marathon Training: Week 1My Profile

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  12. Alison says

    February 16, 2016 at 10:31 am

    I haaaaaaate race shirts! I like women’s fit, and v-neck is awesome, but I don’t like technical fabric. I think I’m the only person who would prefer cotton shirts! I never, ever, wear them to run in, so I’d rather have a shirt that I can bum around in on the weekend or whatever. Also? A normal color. NOT lime green or safety yellow. I save them up and donate to Girls on the Run.
    Alison recently posted…Sweetheart 5kMy Profile

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  13. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    February 16, 2016 at 10:52 am

    I never wear race t shirts and I also turned mine into a quilt which I love!
    Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner recently posted…Spaghetti Squash BakeMy Profile

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  14. Jenn @ RunWithSole says

    February 16, 2016 at 10:57 am

    I feel the exact same way you do about race shirts. It needs to be a woman’s shirt, for one. As well as technical or it automatically becomes a sleeping shirt. And I love v-necks too.
    Jenn @ RunWithSole recently posted…LA Marathon Race RecapMy Profile

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  15. Sonia says

    February 16, 2016 at 11:05 am

    That quilt is awesome! I never knew you could convert shirts to a half-zip! That’s a great idea. Do you do that yourself?
    Sonia recently posted…Race Shirts: The Good, The Bad, The UglyMy Profile

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  16. Tricia@MissSippipiddlin says

    February 16, 2016 at 11:51 am

    I had no idea there were so many of us that don’t wear race shirts! I have my favorites and a lot that didn’t work out but if they fit and I like them I’ll wear them. #noshame 🙂 Thanks Erika for the link up and this great topic!
    Tricia@MissSippipiddlin recently posted…My Favorite Race ShirtsMy Profile

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  17. Laura says

    February 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    I’m with you that it has to be a women’s cut. I also would love more tank tops. But they also have to be the right cut, I got one that is so boxy it’s ridiculous. I live in a warmer climate so I don’t wear the long sleeve shirts as much, but if I do get those I like them to have long enough sleeves. A few I have fit right in the body but the sleeves are too short lol.

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  18. Darlene says

    February 16, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    I’m with you. I hate most of my shirts – they have to gender-specific, tech material, a nice color and not have an obnoxious logo.

    Most of my uglies have been made into a blanket or given away.
    Darlene recently posted…Tuesdays on the Run: Race ShirtsMy Profile

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  19. Leana says

    February 16, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    Your quilt turned out great! I tend to hang on to shirts for ages, even if I don’t wear them. I need to go through and purge!
    Leana recently posted…What Makes the Perfect Race Shirt?My Profile

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  20. HoHo Runs says

    February 17, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    I definitely want a women’s cut and prefer raglan sleeves. Those are rare so I really get excited when I get one of those! I did the quilt thing too. It’s such a great way to preserve the memories and get rid of all those shirts.
    HoHo Runs recently posted…Race ShirtsMy Profile

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  21. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    February 19, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever worn a race shirt except for the ones that I bought in Paris. But the ones that you get for running the race? Nope! I turned mine into a quilt too!
    Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Friday FavoritesMy Profile

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  22. Zenaida Arroyo says

    February 20, 2016 at 10:00 am

    I do not care too much about the shirt either. This year I am going to save them and make a quilt. I like yours. Which company did you use for it?
    Zenaida Arroyo recently posted…Race shirts: Favorites and the ones we love to hateMy Profile

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  23. Ana says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:18 am

    I think more of us need to get involved in organizing races, and start demanding women cut tank tops.. that are not awful colors! or at least answering the race surveys!

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  24. Lani Yearicks (@armytbonegirl) says

    March 5, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    I seem to be in the minority and I’m happy with that. I LOVE my race shirts. All of them. And I don’t mind men’s cut shirts – I don’t care for v-neck shirts, and women’s cut shirts often don’t fit right because I’m so broad shouldered. My cotton shirts get worn all the time – they’re my everyday shirts (if I’m not in my Army uniform). The tech shirts get worn for my training runs. Right now my long sleeve tech shirts are actually in my everyday long sleeve shirt pile, but I do wear them to run in once in a while. I do plan on making some quilts with my cotton shirts some day because I have sooooooooo many of them. I have them in boxes labeled by duty station, and I’ll probably make a quilt for each duty station or combine 2. And a separate one for all the races I did while deployed to Iraq.

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