Just getting out in the park on a sunny day is a great chance to experience shirtless freedom. Lots of guys tend to run and play sports shirtless in the park. It's a good chance to get some exercise, sun light (which makes vitamin D and lifts your mood), and build camaraderie.
Beating the "blanket of humidity" (guest post)
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*Chris from Alabama, new to running sans shirt, tells his tale.*
I grew up in south Alabama where the summer heat and humidity are extreme.
It always seeme...
8 years ago
hey! I just wanted to say that I am a guy who loves the idea of being shirtless in a park, if not just to walk around and enjoy the sun. I've wanted to feel free enough to do whatever the heck I wanted, after all, it's not even a big deal right? Unfortunately I'm nervous about what people think and really shouldn't be. I found your rain or shine article and it's empowered my confidence to take the freedom we have as man. So thanks for taking the time to post this for myself and others who need a bit of encouragement.
ReplyDeleteI struggled with this issue for years. Now being comfortable running shirtless, I now walk the dog shirtless to the park. One day there was a woman taking photos of her daughter in the park in her homecoming dress, she walked up to me and said hello sir, my daughter needs a date for homecoming. Even running shirtless other runners say hi or whats up. One guy once said, that time of year huh. I never thought going without a shirt would make people want to talk to me, I enjoy it. Nobody ever has ever said anything rude.
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