Today is National Braless Day!
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Only if I want to get hit in the face!
But seriously, the gods (I promise, I did not opt for this) saw fit to "endow" me with a 32DD or E so running free is not an option.
I have a friend who has ventured into I cup size territory and wants to start running. Any tips? She is worried about the pain of them jiggling around, and obviously as a guy I have no advise to offer her.
All three of my daughters have run or are running at this time. I have always made sure that they are well supported (with appropriate wear as in sports bras) in that area and that makes it comfortable for them to be out there running be it on the road or playing soccer. Not cheap for a parent though.
I have a friend who has ventured into I cup size territory and wants to start running. Any tips? She is worried about the pain of them jiggling around, and obviously as a guy I have no advise to offer her.
Mark. I will be honest. I have a very hard time finding proper sports support. Most bra manufacturers assume that if your cup size is large, then your total ribcage size is proportionally large. Therefore, ones that fit my cup size are too loose in the band to actually provide support. Many sports bras only come in sizes small, medium, large, which does not give the necessary range for the variety of sizes we women come in.
Here is my approach:
Buy the snuggest fitting sports bra I can fit into. Buy different styles of sports bras that have varying features. For instance, I have one that has underwire and good support, but not great coverage. I have another that doesn't give enough support, but covers more flesh. Then I wear TWO bras at the same time. Yes, that may seem like overkill, but I can't stand a lot of jiggle and movement. I will wear the tighter, more supportive bra next to the skin and the one that gives more coverage over that. This really helps a LOT! The other option I do is to wear a sports bra + an athletic top that has built-in support. This achieves a similar affect, reducing lots of excess movement.
Hope this helps your friend!
Also wanted to add the following response from a friend of mine with a specific brand/style recommendation. I confess I have been too cheap to spend $50-$60 on a bra, especially since this brand is not available locally to me, but maybe your pal can find one of these on sale:
The bra I was wearing at camp was the Lululemon “The Bust Stops Here” bra, but I also have one of the Lululemon “Ta Ta Tamers” and it’s also super good. They’re a little on the expensive side ($50/$60) but they wash well and have lasted me since last August - with no signs that they’re giving up any time soon. Lululemon also has good sales occasionally, and my “bust stops here” was like $20 on sale.
All three of my daughters have run or are running at this time. I have always made sure that they are well supported (with appropriate wear as in sports bras) in that area and that makes it comfortable for them to be out there running be it on the road or playing soccer. Not cheap for a parent though.
Good for you! I also believe proper support is very important. It pains me when I see a lady running down the path with what is obviously an ill-fitting bra that does not properly do what it should be doing. I can't help but think it is bad for the back and shoulders and in the end, after years of running without good support will result in unnecessary sagging. But that is just my personal viewpoint. If a gal is comfortable w/out support, that's her business!
So, okay... I've been drinkin' a bit....
And allow me to let you in on a little secret. Even the A-cup ladies need support. Not as much, but it's still pretty necessary. While there's a large amount of variation in breast size, there's MUCH less variation amongst women in the amount of mammary tissue. The remainder of the breast is fat. Fat is light, but the mammary tissue is really heavy. The A-cup ladies usually have just as much of that heavy mammary tissue as the DD ladies. So when the A-cups bounce, they hurt. A lot.
And allow me to let you in on a little secret. Even the A-cup ladies need support. Not as much, but it's still pretty necessary. While there's a large amount of variation in breast size, there's MUCH less variation amongst women in the amount of mammary tissue. The remainder of the breast is fat. Fat is light, but the mammary tissue is really heavy. The A-cup ladies usually have just as much of that heavy mammary tissue as the DD ladies. So when the A-cups bounce, they hurt. A lot.
I hope you offered your support, though. As a guy.
I have a friend who has ventured into I cup size territory and wants to start running. Any tips? She is worried about the pain of them jiggling around, and obviously as a guy I have no advise to offer her.
It took a lot longer for this thread to hit the gutter than I thought it would.
ohhhh your avatar is beer can chicken! for the LONGEST time I was like "WTF is that avatar pic???" lol
