Morgan at Caution: Redhead Running recently posted her gripes with unisex race shirts. Just as many women are participating and finishing races as men (I wish I could find that issue of RW with the exact stats). Why do races only offer "unisex" shirts? (Read: "unisex" = "men's") I'm willing to pay an extra dollar or two to get a shirt that fits instead of adding to the useless clutter in my closet. Most, if not all, of my "unisex" shirts end up in the goodwill pile, unless I want to keep it for a nostalgic reason. (I was extremely disappointed that my first half marathon shirt is a bulky "unisex" size. I only wear it in the winter as my first layer. Insert sad face here.)
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| My first half marathon shirt: The 2008 Chicago Distance Classic |
Then there are some race shirts that fit like a glove and are awesome. (Thanks Soldier Field 10 Miler for having Adidas as a sponsor to offer awesome race shirts!)
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| Soldier Field 10 Miler 2009 -- one of my favorites! |
Women participants are paying the same amount to enter a race as men. We deserve a shirt that fits! Or at least, let us know when we sign up what kind of shirts are available so we can opt out (if that option exists).
(This is the same jacket on both me and my husband. I don't think it is a "women's small")
What are your thoughts on unisex race shirts? Are you taking a stand too? See Caution: Redhead Running's post HERE! #onesizedoesnotfitall #sizematters #unisexraceshirtssuck
P.S. Have you entered my Road ID Prize Package raffle yet? Only $3 donation per entry! Every little bit helps!
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