Sunday: 3.5 miles with strides + circuit weight routine
Running is a relatively inexpensive sport - but there is certain gear that you HAVE to get and that you have to INVEST in. The first thing that many of us think of - is shoes. Yes, shoes are so important. You can check out my post here where I interviewed Sarah of Portland Running Company about buying the right shoe for you.
Aside of shoes the next most important thing I can think of is a good sports bra. Now - I have bought a few good sports bras - but after I lost weight while running (10lbs or so) I didn't think about how my sports bra wasn't actually able to do its job correctly since my body had changed. I ended up with problems like this:
Yes - that is blood - I chaffed so bad under my sports bra that I bled through to my shirt. I was pretty embarrassed when I got to the water station on our Team in Training long run and Captain Mike said "Are you ok?" It was painful - but what else could I do but continue on?
Even Kara Goucher says how important a good sports bra is:
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| From her book: Running for Women |
I soaked up my shirt to get the blood out and headed to PRC to pick up the sports bra that was recommended to me. It is called the Rebound Racer.
I have fantastic photo/modeling skills - your welcome.
I love that it is racer back style - a few of my sports bras are shaped like a regular bra with the dual straps and they don't go under all running tops. The color is bright and fun, too. Another big sell for me on Moving Comfort is that a lot of their bras have adjustable straps. I have a very short chest (is that a real thing) so often times straps are too long and don't provide support. Being able to adjust the straps is key for me. Did you know that for the clasp on the back you are only supposed to clip it on the middle clip? I've always done the tightest one - if you can that means that your size is too large.
Thank you Moving Comfort for being geniuses in your design and recommending ability!
What is your favorite sports bra?
Do you swear by yours, or can you wear anything?
Agreed with you. It isn't fun to think about spending $40-$50 on a sports bra, but it's so worth it. I LOVE Lucy sports bras. They're fabulous and supportive. I've even had luck with some of the Victoria's Secret sports bras, but not all of them are built for running long distances. That's when Lucy steps in and saves the day :)
ReplyDeleteSorry about the chaffing. I feel fortunate to have never had that happen to me. Still hoping it never does!
I was told that Gap Body has some pretty good stuff too!
DeleteThat photo nearly made me cry! Holy cow... I'm with you on the sports bra thing. I actually HATE wearing sports bras, but find them entirely necessary if I am doing anything physical. Before/After pregnancy has meant a lot of changes in that area though and I am having trouble finding one that is comfortable at all. Getting fit for one makes sense!
ReplyDeleteAfter having this one... all I want to wear is a sports bra! haha!
DeleteHo-lee ouch. I still have (and wear) the first sports bra I bought in 10th grade. Whoops. As though my breasts haven't been through enough already.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great color bra! I always have a hard time because I need to see/feel in person how much padding there is- I'll have to seek out your recommendation at a retail location.
ReplyDeleteJust think about how often these will be worn/used in its lifetime and the service it provides per use, it always makes more palatable the price on these kind of purchases for me...
I guess thats true - If I'm quite literally putting hundreds of miles on it then I should be willing to pay for it!
DeleteBuying a fantastic sports bra is like the first time I tried on my RX sunglasses. How did I ever live without them before??? That one is cute too!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Champion ones they sell at Target. They are like $15 and I've never had problems with chafing even on long runs (and I sweat...A LOT.)
ReplyDeleteI'm not much of a runner (at all), but I am a walker. That and I'm on my feet for my job. I'm blessed in that I have two relatives that work for Nike. Finding the right shoe hasn't been too much of an arduous task.
ReplyDeleteFinding the right sports bra, though...um...
I secretly love matching my sports bra to the rest of my outfit even if no one else sees it!
ReplyDeleteI found the newer model of the one I wear--I'm envious of your new one! So pretty :) http://www.freyalingerie.com/active/sports/underwired-sports-bra/underwired_sports_bra.aspx?colour=nude
ReplyDeleteBrace yourself. It's gag inducing--but it works! Yay for running as an F!