Panty lines are a drag even when your working out. This is an even bigger nightmare when an entire room full of people are staring at your butt while you demonstrate the perfect squat. Therefore, I’m stuck wearing somewhat uncomfortable underwear so that I’m not humiliated in front of all the fashionistas in the room.

Running tights are not forgiving. As much as I hate the way they look, they keep my legs warm. In fact, I have brand new pair that I can’t wait to bust out when the temps drop. Summer on the other hand is easy peasy thanks to running shorts.

Choosing what underwear to wear becomes a dilemma in the winter. The last few years I’ve ran in the dark hours of the morning when no can see my panty lines. This year I will probably be running during daylight hours, but will not compromise comfort during a run.

According to a Gear Test in the NY Times I have more options than I realized, but wasn’t fortunate enough to be their gear tester.;)

Do you have any recommendations? What do you do wear for both your winter runs and while working out???

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If I decide that cross trainers aren’t for me I can return them, no questions asked! So far I’m really liking them. The nice sales lady told me that I could totally beat them up for 30 days and then return them for a new pair. I don’t think that will be happening cause I really like them. If you’ve been eyeing a new pair of Nike kicks, be sure to visit your nearest Niketown and ask them about this program.

And now for the moment you’ve been waiting for all day: The answer to Tuesday Trivia:

Headbands are an important staple in any fitness wardrobe. There’s nothing more annoying than having hair in your face or poking you in the eye while your huffing in puffing. When I workout, I don’t want to waste energy worrying about my hair.

In the first corner we have the Goody stayput headband. In the second corner we have the Lululemon slipless headband.

The Goody stayput headband has been a “must have” accessory in my fitness wardrobe for the last few years.

Pros:

• Affordable: Drugstore.com offers 3 for $4.99!
• Available in many colors and varying widths.
• Cute enough to wear when you’re not working out.

Cons:

• Stretches out overtime.
• Washing it seems to breakdown the elastic.
• Does not “stayput.” I’ve lost a few of these on runs. I also see stray ones on the ground in Central Park quite often, indicating that other people have encountered this same problem.

I picked up the Lululemon slipless headband sometime this past spring.

Pros:

• Doesn’t stretch out over time.
• Washing doesn’t seem to alter it in any form.
• Available in different colors, but unable to find this specific headband in different widths.
• Does not slip. I’ve yet to see one of these lying on the ground.

Cons:

• Price: Retails for $12.00 each
• Not cute enough to wear when I’m not working out (although other lulu headbands are).

The key to lululemon’s success:

I think this is a classic case of “you pay for what you get.” The fabric and “slipless” strip seem to be what makes this headband standout when compared with the goody headband.

I’ll continue to wear the goody stayput headbands for running errands and for training clients, but won’t be wearing them for running since discovering the lululemon slipless headband. Its totally worth spending the $12!