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14.03.2024 - 18:47 / cntraveler.com
When I first started running, I put on a decade-old sports bra and began pounding the pavement, figuring that the girls bouncing around was simply something I’d have to get used to. But as my mileage increased, I found myself chafing severely—once, after an 18-mile run, I had a blood-stained outline of my bra on my skin. Needless to say, it was time for a serious upgrade.
Now as a three-time TCS NYC Marathon finisher training for my first Boston Marathon with the RunWestin team, I’ve learned that when it comes to running bras, size does matter, but so does fit, lift, and personal preference. “[Sports bra] features really depend on a runner’s support needs,” Fleet Feet’s vice president of purchasing and merchandising Catherine Moloznik says. “All runners are built differently, so having the ability to adjust the band size and straps are helpful. The less movement the bra has, the less likely you’ll experience chafing.”
In addition to adjustable features, Moloznik says to consider strap and band support. “Ideally, you want to feel resistance in the band and straps when you pull. It should not be easy or have much give.” As for strap positioning, “Open back versus racerback is more personal preference as the support truly comes from the band of the sports bra.”
The biggest mistake runners make, she says, is going for the wrong size. “Purchasing the wrong fitting bra leads to a higher likelihood you will experience chafing and overall discomfort.” Moloznik, whose personal favorite running bras come from Brooks and Lululemon, recommends going to a local run speciality store since running bra sizing may differ from your daily bra size.
After much personal trial and and error, as a 38C, I’ve found a trio of bras that I rotate through not just on my runs, but often in daily life. The Brooks Dare Crossback Run Bra 2.0 provides secure, locked-in support that perks the chest up, while the Janji Groundwork Ascend sports bra has extra coverage to reign things in (and a back phone pocket). The Lululemon Run Times bra fits like an extra-supportive everyday bra—I’ve worn it from business events to fitness classes.
But my new favorite—thanks to the hype from none other than Taylor Swift—is the Forme Power Bra that ever so gently pulls back my constantly hunching shoulders, not just improving my posture, but also eliminating the upper back soreness that has long plagued me, both in my runs and in my life.
While finding the right sports bra is personal, it helps to learn from the experience of others. So we asked runners—from amateurs to marathoners to Olympians—to share their favorite road-tested high impact sports bras. Read on to find out the ones that keep them supported on runs.
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