Men in Tights

I got up early this morning in Buffalo, USA, and had my first run around downtown in this lovely (but freezing) city. I ran down main street, which is pedestrianised for a mile or two, then up it again to Delaware park area, then across to Delaware Street, and down again to the City Hall. I had a light backpack on, as per my promise to always do that, and it was actually pretty pleasant despite the cold (it was about zero)

I was however prepared. Last night i bought a pair of 'combat pro' running...er...tights. They are plainly called 'combat pro' to reassure american buyers that they are not gay just becuase they are running around in tights. A bit like speedos in US (have you ever seen a shop selling speedos in US?) Although it is totally normal in Europe, if someone in USA sees you running around in either speedos or running tights (or especially both) then there is a strong message that you must be European, which of course means you must be a socialist, which of course means you are likely to be a tree hugging, pro-tax, anti-american homo who poses a threat to their great freedom (not that they ever do anything with that freedom)

Anyway, what did i care this morning. i got a few smiles from naughty old ladies, since the tights allowed my ample meat and 2 veg to be exposed there for all to ogle (now i know why these ballet dancers put socks down there!) I made sure to think some less pleasant thoughts as i ran past the 'Rightous Babe' church on Delaware and Tupper St - whoever thought of nameing a church after a female superhero? (i just made that up, but i can just imagine a hotty cheerleader with a bible in her hand, saving the world from Satan)

Ok and i think my cold is gone, finally. It was never really bad anyway so ill go back to running now regularly. The tights really helped in the cold weather actually so i think i can run pretty much anytime anywhere now, so no excuses. The pack gave a little pressure on the legs and knees but i can feel them strengthening a bit, so ill keep it gentle up until christmas, then start increasing the weight.

I think im comfortable enough in my own sexuality to continue wearing tights while running in minus temperatures. If i start seeing guys in Indian, Fireman, builder and Cop uniforms runing after me making YMCA signs then i know its time to go back to indoor tracks....