About Stride One
From Personal Challenge to Inspiration:
Years ago, I was a 16-year-old with a very skinny physique. I continuously struggled to find clothes that fit. I was tall and couldn't shop in the kid's section anymore. A men's medium shirt barely reached my belt line. An XL was long enough but looked absolutely ridiculous on my skinny frame. I went to college, and eventually, my width caught up with my height.
Fast-forward 30 years, and I observe my children (a boy and a girl) navigating similar frustrations. They were born with skinny genes, and they are very active. They are natural runners and compete in cross country and track. I've gotten to know their running teammates and realized they all suffer the same fate: their slim bodies do not fit well in standard clothing sizes. Finding good-fitting t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, etc., is extraordinarily difficult for this segment of teens and young adults.
That's when inspiration struck—these athletes need a line of premium, casual clothing that is made for their body types.
Getting Started:
We're starting small but aim to help as many as possible. Currently, we are setting the pace with essentials:
- Crew Neck T-shirts
- Pocket Hoodies
These are explicitly developed for slim builds. Working with a designer and manufacturer, we (a number of high school runners) tested and debated multiple prototypes to ensure the best fit, feel, and material choice.
If you (or a loved one) struggle to find clothing made for your running body type, try Stride One, and we'll see if we can help.