Wardrobe Wonder

So I have been thinking about this for a little while now but over the weekend plan on finally taking some action: I need some running clothes. There are three reasons I’m doing this now, firstly I have been having a bit of discomfort during running as I chafe a bit. AndrewE suggested in one of the comments that a running t-shirt would probably be more comfortable than the cotton t-shirts that I’m currently wearing. Secondly I’m aware that I am currently running in completely unsuitable clothes (slightly-below-knee length linen shorts, ten year old t-shirts, black cotton socks), and it would be, well, nice to actually look like a runner. Finally I read this post by Daisy over at IO Geek, where she discusses a rather inspiring sounding book called “No need for speed”, one of the quotes from the book is:

In fact, you should plan to invest a little in your early running wardrobe. In the long run [pun intended], it will be money well spent.”

And yeah, that seems reasonable, if I pick up some semi-decent running gear now it’ll probably do we well for a long time.

So what do I need? I reckon that a couple of t-shirts and a couple of pairs of shorts are enough. I already have a nice set of running shoes as recommended by the man in the running shop, and things like socks seem a bit gratuitous.