Here’s how readers responded to the shaved legs debate
There was plenty of feedback on social media as well as readers casting their votes on our poll in regards to the male shaved legs debate.
On June 19, Canadian Running posted some reasons for and against shaving your legs with an accompanying poll, which got plenty of feedback on Facebook and Twitter. Results of the poll suggest that readers, when asked “male runners: Do you shave your legs?” are in favour of the no-shave option with 63 per cent of the vote.
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Readers chimed in regarding their personal preference and reasons behind their decision. Those in favour mentioned reduced pain when getting massages, being helpful in preventing ticks from attaching to leg hair and for aesthetic reasons.
Those who opted for the no-shave option mentioned that leg shaving never even crossed their mind or that it can be time consuming. Below are some of comments from Canadian Running readers.
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What the poll says
Do you shave your legs?
Yes: 37 per cent (88 votes)
No: 63 per cent (152 votes)
Facebook reaction
“Yes, and it makes it better for riding and swimming too.” – John S.
“Never even considered it.” – Kevin G.
“I definitely find it helpful in preventing ticks from attaching to my legs while trail running. I’ve picked up considerably less ticks since I started doing so each summer. With the amount of Lyme disease in the area, I’d recommend it.” – Derrick S.
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“I shave my legs for cycling, not for running. But I notice shaved legs on runners and assume another shared interest.” – Kenneth T.
“No no no no no…the hair acts as a layer of protection if I wipe out on a trail!” – Greg M.
“I would consider a fade.” – Steven S.
“Yes, makes for a less painful massage therapy session.” – Mike K.
“No shave.” – Paul K.
“From the knee down on my right leg where I have a tattoo of my inspiration, Terry Fox.” – Eddy N.
“Please do. Muscular, defined legs look great.” – Elaine V.
“I never would have thought of it until I saw this post. And no, thanks.” – Grant L.
“Used to do it a lot back about 15-plus years ago. Felt amazing against the bed sheets.” – Mark P.
Twitter reaction
Male runners: Shaved legs or no shaved legs? Let us know!https://t.co/OuMD0Bwgit pic.twitter.com/zjS1xS4Tne
— CanadianRunning (@CanadianRunning) June 19, 2016
@CanadianRunning So, no performance improvement? At least in cycling the shaved legs are proven to be faster
— James Koole (@jameskoole) June 19, 2016
@CanadianRunning – ran for 20 years, including 3 marathons ?? and never once shaved my legs!
— Chestinho (@1chesTinho) June 19, 2016
@CanadianRunning I'm afraid once you reach a certain age they're as if you shaved them regardless… pic.twitter.com/mIXsVxT6lU
— John M. Campbell (@O2BCool2) June 19, 2016
@CanadianRunning umm no
— Stephen Wood (@stevieruns68) June 19, 2016
@CanadianRunning max two shaves per year only for the peak races
— John W. Mason (@jwmquality) June 19, 2016
@CanadianRunning Shaved. I started last year and haven't looked back. So much more comfortable in the summer and no static cling in winter.
— denny murray (@dennyporkchop) June 19, 2016
@CanadianRunning every week, twice if competing.
— Kevin Farr (@Farr400M) June 19, 2016
@CanadianRunning @Chuck_PT @Jeremy_Rae @jacobsmith412 all squeaky clean
— Andrew Nixon (@awnxn) June 19, 2016
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