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In these times of Coronavirus, where we need more moments of joy, it is a civic duty for men with decent or better torsos to be shirtless while running or walking.

"Civic duty" - I like it!
 

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I run three times a week at the local parks/woods and I'm really enjoying it, but it's been a lot more humid in the mornings recently and it's getting a bit uncomfortable. I've already gone from hoodie, shorts, jock, and shoes down to shoes, shorts, and vest. That's been a huge relief for starters, but I'm finding my vest is drenched before I'm even halfway through my run.

The last time I ran I stripped off afterwards, I was in the woods that time and only saw one other person (out walking, he said hi and I replied the same) before I got back to town and put my vest on. I felt good, a lot cooler and I dried off faster too, so I'm wondering if shirtless running might be a thing to try.

I'm in okay shape but I have a fair bit of lingering body anxiety (partly from being bigger in my teens, partly from the gay community) so I'm a little uncertain tbh.

Does anyone else here do it? If so how often and how did you start? I guess I'm just curious to hear some reassurance lol

Does it apply? Does it matter?

Interesting, nonetheless.

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Does it apply? Does it matter?

Interesting, nonetheless.

I’m reminded of a famous quote from an advisor of FDR.

“Those who mind don't matter,
and those who matter don't mind.”
 
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Yeah, when I'm in my gf area which has one of those fitness parks, I jog shirtless. Then I wear either my track pants or my running tights (sometimes I wear the running shirt that matches) I actually jog from her apartment complex to the park, then I jog around the trail there. I live in FL so it's always hot. And I sweat a lot when I'm in motion so I don't even bother with a shirt. It's very comfortable for me. Like who wants to jog around with a wet ass shirt? I typically go early in the morning, for one I'm a writer and it just helps me get in tune. The main reason is while I don't have an insecurity with being shirtless, I don't like drawing attention. It's uncomfortable sometimes when I'm waiting to cross the straight and there's a line of cars there and just people staring. Then I remind myself in my mind that I am glistened with sweat and my abs pop, of course they look, lol.

But I encourage you man. Just because it's very liberating, it's very comfortable, and you'll get more comfortable with it the more you do it. And don't worry about people that judge you. No matter how your body look, you'll be judged, might as well embrace yourself. Hope this helps.
 

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The rule of thumb around here seems to be it's o.k. until you're out of college/over the age of 22. Older than that, women I'm familiar with don't want to see a shirtless guy running. Suffer with a shirt like the rest of us do. It's been humid and in the high-80° to mid-90° (f) here for a couple weeks now, and guys are still wearing shirts, including me.
No.
 

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I agree with @BeardedMuscle . No. If some chick or guy can't deal with my being shirtless while I'm jogging in the heat, then it's their problem, not mine. At least I'm exercising while they are at home eating bonbons and getting fatter by the day.
 

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I agree with @BeardedMuscle . No. If some chick or guy can't deal with my being shirtless while I'm jogging in the heat, then it's their problem, not mine. At least I'm exercising while they are at home eating bonbons and getting fatter by the day.
I got to agree: I am all about respecting others and sensitivity, but really, its just a shirt off, its not like an erect & uncovered penis --as an extreme example-- or like someone / is doing something obscene, its just a shirt being off.
(and yes, I am speaking about Western and like cultures, obviously I would not advocate this in some eastern cultures where shiftlessness may be beyond decency)
 

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I always appreciate seeing guys running shirtless, no matter what their shape or age. There are a lot of them out lately. While it's always exciting to see the ones that are built and tanned, it's good to see others that may be not in shape or older being free and bare chested as well. I say go for it.
 

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Just started running shirtless and it’s very empowering to do it, throw in some short running shorts too, def helps to stay cool in this heat. Plus I don’t have to put bandaids on my nipples for chafing haha
 

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:D My wife says the last thing she wants to see when she drives into the neighborhood is some shirtless guy mowing his lawn.

Your wife does not get to dictate how I dress, or feel comfortable especially in my own yard. Haven't the ladies learned anything from feminism 101? I don't tell women they must wear a bra or that their skirt must touch the floor when they kneel (yes, this was a common dress code item in the 1960's).

When I still had a dog (up until about 4 years ago), I always walked him shirtless in the hotter months. My straight workout buddy would joke, "This is a family neighborhood!"
To which I replied, "I live here, so it's a gay neighborhood! Fuck you!" He remained my workout buddy until he and his wife moved 2 months ago.
 

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Two days ago my daughter got back from a run and said she’d seen a shirtless guy (a local coach/teacher) and the females in the house let out a collective “ew.”
 

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There are a lot of people out there who, when I see them, I say, "ew". And I'm sure that there are people who, when they see me, say "ew". But, do you know what? My saying "ew" is none of their business, and their saying "ew" is none of my business. In other words, everyone is entitled to one's own opinion. All I can do is to be sure that if and when I take my shirt off, I look my best. Just like whenever a chick wears a bikini top and shows her abs, she makes sure that she looks her best.
 

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Two days ago my daughter got back from a run and said she’d seen a shirtless guy (a local coach/teacher) and the females in the house let out a collective “ew.”

Need some context here.

Certainly there are many guys who would be worthy of an "ew".
 
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When I still had a dog (up until about 4 years ago), I always walked him shirtless in the hotter months. My straight workout buddy would joke, "This is a family neighborhood!"
To which I replied, "I live here, so it's a gay neighborhood! Fuck you!" He remained my workout buddy until he and his wife moved 2 months ago.

When I had a dog I never made him wear a shirt, even in winter.