Don't Sweat the Skirt Stuff

If you were at Race for the Cure, you might have noticed McD sporting what is known as the Skirt Sports. Evidently the newest exercise gear phenom is something as simple as a few extra inches of spandex (since when isn't that a good thing). To the right is an example of one of the Skirt Sports styles -- the Gym Girl Zebra, found here. This would be great if you occasionally go running down the strip in Las Vegas.

I've always avoided skirts not because I don't like them but because I find them rather awkward to get around in -- and when it comes to exercising in a skirt, no one's interested in pulling a Britney while doing bicycle crunches. But a rather inventive triathlete by the name of Nicole DeBoom came up with the idea to take your typical running shorts and turn them into a skirt, keeping the inside lining the same. The result is a more feminine style when running and working out. So if you're trying to pick someone up at the co-ed class, this is your golden ticket!

Since Race for the Cure, I saw a News 8 report on the Skirt Sport product line and also heard about the Skirt Chasers 5K which was held last weekend in Austin. Basically it's a 5K where women get a head start on the men and see who wins. For now, skirts are the new shorts.

While you won't see me in a skirt unless I'm knocking back a vodka soda at The Marq while simultaneously making eyes at The Bachelor and motioning for him to call me, I think it' a great sign of the times that the female demographic is being targeted as a powerful influence on the work out apparel market.