A new adventure.....

Since Pace with Purpose started in winter of 2009 there has always been one constant. Wardrobe. That's right....a skirt. A running skirt. We have tried them all. All of them had good qualities, but not ALL the qualities we were looking for. During a 50-mile run your clothes have to be flawless, functional, and if it looks good that's a plus too, right? During an ultra you have a lot of energy to carry. By that I mean, buffet bar. Essentially you are carrying a buffet bar in your belt, pockets, and skirt. Pocket placement is very important for comfort and actual placement of your skirt. Sweat + weight of GU = not pretty. I like to keep my skirt on my waist while I run, thank you. Another important functional property of a skirt is what is under it. The biker shorts are a no-no on my list. They ride up with every stride. Briefs, lollipops, undies- whatever the politically correct term is- are what you want. If you just gasped when you read this, I'd like to point something out. The Olympians wear essentially bikini bottoms to run. Well, I don't feel comfortable wearing this, but I do want to be as functional as an Olympian. So....walla....put a skirt over them and there you go! Speaking of "go"....when nature calls, the skirt/brief combo couldn't be more convenient. Ok, so point #1- function

On to point #2.....style. Let's face it, spandex anything is hard to pull off. Spandex with a brief under it is really hard to pull off....unless it is designed very carefully. The skirt has to give enough in the right places, yet not look to flowing. It cannot show an undie line or the lovely indention that accompanies it. This may not sound challenging but oh it is. The skirt has to stay down enough to cover the derriere, yet not be too tight. This was a major flaw in most skirts I tried. It either looked like I was wearing a potato sack (not pretty) or like I painted it on (straight up scary). Pocket placement....a huge area to be improved on. Even my favorite skirts couldn't get this right. Pockets on the side + GU = saddle bags. So not attractive. Pockets in the back? As if women want to add bulk there?! Pockets perplexed me and really left me dissatisfied. Oh and then there is the waistband. It is called a WAIST band because it is meant to stay there. From mile 20 on, I typically pulled up my skirt at the waist every mile. This wasn't because it didn't fit. It was because it couldn't handle the sweat. Ugh!

So, after much aggravation and many, many miles to discuss our "perfect running skirt" we decided to take action. Elissa and I designed a skirt that combines function and fashion. Our skirts went through many "test runs." We tested this skirt out in 100% humidity to make sure it was sweat wicking and stayed put on our waist. It remained weightless and didn't slip at all. We ran a 50-mile race to make sure no rubbing or chaffing occurred. It also passed the buffet test, our GU stayed put in our unique, flattering angle pockets. Another "extra" our skirt has is reflective outlining; both on the front and on the back right side for traffic specific safety.
The most unique feature of our skirt is in the name......the bib snaps. I absolutely hate pinning on my race number during pre-race jitters. Not to mention that excessive pinning ruins the material. Our skirt has two small discrete snaps at the waist band that snap securely into your bib number. I love this feature!

We are SO excited for you to experience our skirt. We have had great reviews from those who have raced in a Bibbity Running skirt. Don't take their word for it....try it yourself!

Bibbity Running......where fashion and function run together!
http://www.bibbityrunning.com/

***Pace with Purpose is currently working out the details to continue giving "purpose" to our running. Bibbity Running will be an extension of this....stay tuned to for more info on how Bibbity gives back.