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…and we have time for one last caller.
Good afternoon, Caller. Do you have a question for me, the All-Knowing Running Expert?
Question Asker: I am an awesome runner but I want to take it to another level and be more awesome. What can I do?
Me: Consider running a half marathon in full length jeans and Chuck Taylors.
Question Asker: Um…I don’t know. It seems like that would slow me down.
Me: Wrong. A guy at the Alpine Classic Half on May 25th did it and his awesomeness level is off the charts. The power of denim helped him rock a second place overall finish.
And if you, Dear Readers, question my running credentials, Runner’s World’s Mark Remy says that you CAN run in Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars. See for yourself.
BONUS: Josh was also representin’ at the Alpine Half in jorts:
Posted by Jill on June 12, 2013
http://joggingjeans.wordpress.com/2013/06/12/another-caller/
Ask the All-Knowing Running Expert (me)
People should come to me for running advice.
Question Asker: Jill, I haven’t set a new PR in awhile. Any advice for me?
Me: Try running in jorts.
Question Asker: Huh?
Me: Do it.
Question Asker: But…
Me: Shut up.
Next!
Question Asker: Jill, I’d love a first place finisher’s medal at my upcoming race. What can I do?
Me: Wear jorts at the race.
Question Asker: That doesn’t make any sense.
Me: Shut up.
I’d then tell them both that there is evidence already that there is REAL running power in denim.
And if they still don’t believe me then I’ll say, “The following things happened JUST YESTERDAY, Bitches!!”:
[From our latest love, Brett, after his Chicago race]
Anyone else think, “Why are his jorts on backwards?”
[And our love, Mike, Jorts House Mafia member, again in his green jorts]
His FB comment, “Powered by Jorts”
How long is it going to take for you to learn, My Friends? Wear jorts. Run your heart out. Reap the rewards. (Don’t forget the most important part: take pictures and send them to me). Do it.
Posted by Jill on June 9, 2013
http://joggingjeans.wordpress.com/2013/06/09/power/
He’s “single and ready to mingle”
[hangs head in regret]
It was just recently that I said that I had more jean-jogging boyfriends than I could manage and was forced to ready to share.
[face palm]
Too soon. I said it too soon. And since my word is solid, I won’t go back on it. I’m cool like that. My loss is your gain. My massive loss is your humungous gain.
Meet Brett.
This cutie was kind enough to send pictures so we can get caught up on his jort history and take the time to answer a few questions:
1. What on earth gave you the idea to run in jorts in the first place?
Back in 2010, I was gearing up to run the BolderBoulder 10K for my first time. It’s one of the biggest races in the country (50,000 people) and I heard everyone dresses up for it too. It was the furthest race I had ever run at the time so I didn’t want to get too crazy with the costume. I had coincidentally just ripped a hole in the crotch of a pair of jeans. Since I didn’t want to wear those anymore, I thought, “Hey! I could cut these into jorts and run in those! That would be funny!” So I did just that, paired it with a Carrie Underwood shirt I grabbed at her concert (women’s size of course) and ran the course in 51 minutes that year. So I guess it was a happy pairing of events that led to me making and running in my jorts.
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2. What kinds of races have you rocked in jorts?
Thus far I’ve done 10 races (from 5Ks to half marathons). I’m gearing up to do my 3rd half-marathon in Chicago on June 8th and will of course rock the jorts.
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3. Do you wear the same original pair for all your races?
I have run in the same pair of jorts since I first made them in 2010 for the BolderBoulder. Though they do have a hole in the crotch, my compression shorts underneath don’t let anything, ummmm, hang out. They are a pair of Levi (formerly) Low Boot Cut jeans. They never let me down and honestly I only bust them out when I am getting ready to race.
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4. Non-denim runners are always concerned about chafing. However, denim-wearing runners I’ve talked with say that this isn’t the case. What is your experience?
I only chafed during one race and that was my first half-marathon in Las Vegas. Most of the time, the fact that I wear compression shorts underneath essentially eliminates any risk of chafing at all. Unfortunately, for the Las Vegas race, my compression shorts had seen too much action and ripped while I was running. So I basically had my thighs rubbing together for 10 miles and needless to say, the results were painful. That was no result of the jorts though! I would live and die by the jorts. They have pockets for all my goods as well (ID, credit card, phone, American flag, etc.)!
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5. You love the weird looks others, don’t you? Admit it.
I usually get some cat calls from girls after I run by or varying comments ranging from “Check out those jorts!” to “How the hell can he run in those!?” The looks are typically in the realm of jealousy and confusion as to how I’m flashing right by them..
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6. Any other comments about running in denim?
All I can say is I will be sad when this pair of jorts sees the end of its days! I’ve accomplished so much in them and continually PR! If you combine jorts with good training and good shoes, you can be unstoppable!
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Bonus question: Are you married? I’m asking for all my single viewers.
And I am not married. I am 23, work at a Denver news station, and do freelance film work on the side. I am single and ready to mingle. Hahahaha.
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There you have it, Girls. Our newest collective crush. Send Brett some JoggingJeans.com love in the comments or via Twitter.
Posted by Jill on June 6, 2013
http://joggingjeans.wordpress.com/2013/06/06/mingle/
Couples that jog in jeans together, stay together
If a picture captures a man and woman running together in denim, it automatically wins the JoggingJeans.com “Cutest Couple” award. The first pictures we have seen were both related to my new friends, Tracey and Andrew.
The first picture was submitted BY them and was taken at the Brian K. Betts 5K in Washington DC last May:
The second picture was OF THEM taken at the Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon in Providence, Rhode Island last August: 
And the latest submission comes from CJ (50ThingsBeforeITurn50.wordpress.com blogger) and was taken at The Color Run in Washington, DC on May 19th:
What is it about this picture that warms my heart?
Dear adorable guy and gal who are so happy in your running jeans,
Your “Cutest Couple” award is in the mail. Keep on doing what you do.
Your biggest fan,
Jill
Posted by Jill on May 31, 2013
http://joggingjeans.wordpress.com/2013/05/31/couples/
My favorite Baltimoreans (aka Jorts House Mafia) again!
If I ever travel to Baltimore, I am MOST CERTAINLY going to time my visit around a race being run by my favorite denim-wearing Baltimorean runners: aka Jort House Mafia. They’ve brought joy to me and JoggingJeans.com viewers multiple times in the past:
There were green jorts and denim skirt overalls (!) along with drinking at the KELLY St. Patrick’s Shamrock 5K.
There were jorts and drinking at the Patterson Park Public Charter School: No Pain No Spain 5K.
There were jorts and NAKEDNESS (and I’m assuming drinking) at the the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K.
While on vacation, I was alerted that they ran the Baltimore Color Run IN JORTS!
That heart Mike is flashing in picture #1? It is for me. So step off, Ladies. Seriously.
Posted by Jill on May 29, 2013
http://joggingjeans.wordpress.com/2013/05/29/myfavs/
Running in jeans = Not prepared? I disagree. ;)
Posted by Jill on May 25, 2013
http://joggingjeans.wordpress.com/2013/05/25/notprepared/
The first “Run to Remember”
Imagine if you had a traumatic brain injury for a moment.
Okay, I know this isn’t usual JoggingJeans.com lightheartedness, but bear with me for a second.
Imagine if you had a traumatic brain injury. What would you do?
I know I would not take on the feat of running from one side of Canada to the other in order to raise awareness for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors, that is for sure.
But, David McGuire, that is what he did and called it a “Run to Remember.” And this is AFTER David’s family was told that he may never walk or talk again. One year after his injury, he ran his first marathon. And soon thereafter pulled off the amazing feat of running a marathon a day across Canada, departing from St. John’s Newfoundland and completed his amazing feat 8 1/2 months later in Victoria.
So why am I telling you this? Just wait:
David running along the road.
And who does he see up ahead?
The Neepawa Tigers Football Team IN JEANS
Providing some company to David during his run.
L.O.V.E.
Posted by Jill on May 23, 2013
http://joggingjeans.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/a-run-to-remember/
I spy a (super)woman in denim capris
A BIG thanks to Michelle over at RunningConfessions.blogspot.com for today’s picture.
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I took this pic at the Cincinnati marathon on May 4. The woman has 2 orange bibs, which means she’s doing the 4-way challenge (5k, 10K, and marathon). Not only is she running 3 races, she’s doing it with a broken hand!!!
Posted by Jill on May 21, 2013
http://joggingjeans.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/i-spy/
Another runner IN JEANS at the Pittsburgh Marathon 5K
Although I missed him when I was on the sidelines cheering on my new friend, Andrew, there was another runner at the Pittsburgh Marathon 5K in denim.
Josh was running as part of a group raising awareness and money for L.I.V.I.N.G Ministry. And he did his fundraising in the most awesome way! From his website:
I need your help…
- If I get $100, I’ll run in jeans. Whoever breaks the $100 threshold decides whether those jeans are cut offs, and if so, how short.
- If I break $200, I’ll wear a suit and tie. I have no idea what the weather will be like. But i’ll be the best dressed runner, I assure you.
- If I break $300, I’ll skip the entire last mile. No, not bail out, I mean skip like in hop scotch. For a mile.
- Guess what, I’m on call for work next weekend too. It’s only fitting then, if I break $400, I’ll open a conference call and give all donors the info to dial in and I’ll give live progress updates for the duration of the race.
- If I break $500, I will do ALL OF THE THINGS.
You all have heard me talk about the L.I.V.I.N.G Ministry before. It’s one of the best ministries to the homeless, struggling, hungry, and forgotten public in Pittsburgh. Not only the mission, but the staff are by far the most focused, compassionate, and passionate people I’ve ever encountered.
Apparently, he met is $500 fundraising goal. Here is a picture of him running IN JEANS and a suit jacket:
And here he is skipping across the finish line:
Josh, contact me. We are destined to be friends.
Posted by Jill on May 19, 2013
http://joggingjeans.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/pgh5k-2/
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