Fantastic video. Praying you find your perfect shorts. I found mine just recently (well, it is better than others I have tried) - Bandit Running’s superbeam next-generation half-tights. It has 7-pockets ($118, medium). Thinking of Soar marathon shorts since it has many external pockets for gels/IDs similar to Soar trail shorts. Cheers!!!

@OldManRunner

11 ай бұрын

Thanks again for the heads up...I haven't seen the Bandit Running site before....and they look really good!

@rajkumarraosinhji1397

11 ай бұрын

@@OldManRunnerThey have good return policy. And, if you add email for notification on sold-out items, you will get it in 2-3 weeks. Thanks!!!

Great video Barry! Wow, those shorts are £££. Also, I don't like running in lined shorts, so I'll wait for your next video on unlined shorts (I saw the one you did a while back on lined and unlibed). My favourite running shorts are tennis shorts 😀 No liner, simple fit and 2 deep unzipped side pockets, and I then run with a running belt or hydration vest to carry my stuff.

@OldManRunner

11 ай бұрын

Cheers Chris! I like lined for racing and unlined more generally… I must get some more…wonder if Imelda Marcos also like shorts…Seriously pricey but if it means I don’t need a vest or separate belt or arm sleeve I’m happy. Had a great run in the Soar shorts this evening… and of course I ordered a completely different pair for New York!

@hrrrrrrr2084

Ай бұрын

Unzipped pockets means stuff will fall... And what do you use as underlayer?

As usual, cracking reviews Barry. I've gotten used to running with my Naked band and pockets are not as much of an issue in shorts selection. But like you I do have a seemingly endless search for the perfect something... a running event photo that captures my effortless and graceful running... three years and counting... for some reason it never materialises = my perfect heel flick, hip extension and knee lift in all photos look a lot like I'm walking : - )

@OldManRunner

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Bartek....for me it was one of the worst videos I have made...I would love a do over...I had forgotten how hard it is to film shorts...and did it better last time, but it's KZread, we roll on. Have started making my video preview of the New York Marathon...and it's going well!...and planning next weeks video...I find that the GoPro with the right frame rate can make you look like you are flying along!

@bartekzielinski1645

11 ай бұрын

@@OldManRunner I'm writing to Santa asking for a GoPro as we speak... and I thought the shorts came out well!... from memory Kofuzi and Seth James DeMoor both did interesting NYC mara vlogs, can't wait to see what you come up with preview wise Barry!

@OldManRunner

11 ай бұрын

@@bartekzielinski1645 GoPro release a new camera every September, at which point all the old models get cheaper...and then there are always Black Friday deals...best wishes with it! My plan for the NYC is a long preview video made incrementally to release as I head out the door....and then a long review once I have run it...and reflecting back on the assumptions and what I thought the marathon would be like. Going to try and film in the race itself, as I did in the Jack& Jill...

@bartekzielinski1645

11 ай бұрын

@@OldManRunner any architectural landmarks across the NYC mara boroughs? Good luck Barry!

@OldManRunner

11 ай бұрын

@@bartekzielinski1645 I’ve been a few times before..so have seen a few parts. I want to see the Ford Foundation. Kevin Roche went to my high school and I was lucky enough to have lunch with him in Dublin…

Great review, have you tried the compressport trail 2 in 1? Very light, great fit, and a band around the waist. Also for colder months, inov8 trailfly ultras? Stance have new lined shorts out also, interested to see how they hold up.

Shorts - such an under considered but vital kit item. In terms of comfort x carrying capacity I’ve found the Ronhill Ultra Short win on the carrying front - they have almost too many pockets, crucially the iPhone 12 max sits tight against the leg securely - survived a 190km ultra without bouncing out or getting damaged. Also the Decathlon Trail shorts have a built in band around the waist that has excellent capacity - 12 max sits perfectly in front very securely, used for 1000s kilometres without ever bouncing out. Awesome stuff man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍😸🦄

@OldManRunner

11 ай бұрын

Well done on the 190km! I am tempted to try an ultra when I get Boston finished...I was out at Decathlon checking out the shorts, I think it was Nick from Run Testers who recommended the women's trail tights, but they are sold out...will check out Ron Hill in the meantime...

Great review, Barry! Just got home -

@OldManRunner

11 ай бұрын

It was great to see you here Troy! Glad you are home safe and sound...

@TrailrunnerTroy

11 ай бұрын

@@OldManRunner thank you again - look forward to our next run together.

@OldManRunner

11 ай бұрын

@@TrailrunnerTroy Likewise!

@TrailrunnerTroy

11 ай бұрын

@@OldManRunner I’ll be glad to pace you on the night portion of your first 100-miler ;-) You still have plenty of speed so no need to rush it ;-)

@OldManRunner

11 ай бұрын

@@TrailrunnerTroy It’s sorely tempting or have I that the wrong way round? Will do some research…!

CEP did a great compression short with a phone storage pocket on the thigh, it is very handy, they changed to a zip pocket that was too small for the new size phones. Agree with the soar shorts, so comfy but the phone storage is another issue

@OldManRunner

11 ай бұрын

I haven't tried CEP...will have a look...Thanks for the heads up!

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Expensive .. pff obviosly you have not had a pair of Satisfy 2.5's distance shorts (no don't; wont hold your monster phone.. but everything else including loops ) . As alwats a great review.

@OldManRunner

11 ай бұрын

Ha1 I ran the Chicago Marathon in those...the monster phone slides vertically inside in the back...it bounced up and down and gave me slight chafing....the waistband is also a bit odd..other than that very nice shorts, well apart from the mad money...

@JohnBirtchetSharpe

11 ай бұрын

@@OldManRunner it’s what I am using for New York , I run with a little burner phone ( not an influencer such as yourself , no photos or film needed, so I can make emergency calls if I have too. Six precision fuel gels , some salt tablets and a little Nokia style phone and I am good to go, soar vest and a new pair of saucony pro 3’s as the old ones are too worn down now and it’s the safest bet of a racing shoe for me.

@OldManRunner

11 ай бұрын

@@JohnBirtchetSharpe Fantastic! The same short and top combo I ran Chicago… look forward to seeing you and the kit!