The Naked Runner.

Before we get too excited - she wasn't actually naked.

Last week I was running a short run, inside, on the track, and happened to noticed a young gal (early 20s) that was also running.  We were in the Student Recreation Center on campus, and there was a lot of activity for a Thursday.  This young gal was running in a sports bra and capris. 

Here are a few facts:  it was 28 degrees outside, we were in a 60 degree climate controlled space, and she was super fit. 

After about 10 minutes the staff was called, and she was asked to put on some extra clothes - as this was inappropriate attire. 

I have many mixed feelings about this.  On one hand - good for her that she feels so good about herself that she flaunts it. She has amazing self esteem, and isn't that what we encourage.  Also, there are SEVERAL men on the basketball courts that are playing without shirts - so is this policy fair??

And on the other hand - I watched a dozen girls walk by her and be deflated.  You could see the discouragement in their faces.  The "well - I am never going to look like that."  This, I realize, says more about them than her, but I couldn't help but notice.

I am interested to see what others think of the situation.  Should she have been forced to cover up (even when the men were allowed to go shirtless), or should she have been allowed to flaunt what she worked really hard for??