Running in a sports bra.... and a smile?

ratkaj · July 2011

To the ladies out there who run... do you run in a sports bra? I have been very self conscious about my mid section ( the tum tum) and yesterday I went running in a sports bra and no shirt for the first time. I couldn't stop wondering what others are thinking.... are they judging me? Are they thinking: "god put a shirt on would you?"

I know this all sounds silly and I should just get over it but I guess I don't see myself the same way that others do. I'm always told by my family how thin I am and that I have nothing to worry about, but I still do. Does anyone else have these issues too? How do you deal???

Any help would be appreciated... and now I feel embarrassed.

runner328 · July 2011

This time of year I run w/ my sports bra no shirt. I dont care what people think I am out there & trying!!!

morganhccstudent724 · July 2011

I would put a tank top on...it wouldn't be worth me worrying about....I'd rather focus on my running...

TheMaidOfAstolat · July 2011

I wear a tank with a built in sports bra. I have a huge issue with showing my stomach...it looks like a deflated balloon covered in stretch marks. Having my daughter really did a number on my body. If I am ever able to get a tummy tuck I will and then I'll be more than happy to run around in a sports bra. It's honestly just the extra skin that bothers me...my stretch marks...while horrid...aren't too visible...I just want them 'flattened' out, lol.
When I was 17 (I had my daughter at 18) I would workout in a sports bra and I was super proud of my abs...I worked hard for them. I love seeing women...even ones who are overweight and have all the jiggles out running in sports bras...I wish I had the courage to do that. Maybe one day I will. Dress the way you want...it's your body.

reyessam · July 2011

I've toyed with the idea of just running in a sports bra... and after seeing this post... I might actually try it... knowing that there are people out there wondering the same thing...

... to wear a shirt or no shirt? ... what are others thinking?

Thanks for the post!

MayMaydoesntrun · July 2011

I'm too self conscious to do that.. but I sure wish I wasn't! It's been HOT! I do run in those dry weave tanks..that does help. Good for you, though!

ivansmomma · July 2011

Got too many scars on my tummy and a little older to be baring it. But, hey - if you've got it, why not???

jlewis2896 · July 2011

I would never run in just a sports bra -- too many child-bearing battle wounds, but I run with friends who are in just a sports bra, and I don't think there's anything wrong with it. It's frickin' HOT out there!!

I only have a tendency to judge runners in sports bras if they also have on full make-up and obviously spent time doing their hair prior to running..... Then I just get annoyed.

I say don't worry about it!!

swinginchandra · July 2011

I've done it a few times when it's really hot. I am definitely self conscious about being jiggly, but I know I'm out there fixin it!

FumblingTowardsEcstacy · July 2011

This time of year I run w/ my sports bra no shirt. I dont care what people think I am out there & trying!!!

I am in no position to go shirtless, but I agree with this post 100%. You are out there working on improving yourself, so forget anyone who may be judging you!

iAMaPhoenix · July 2011

From a man's prespective if asked, I think a tank top over sports bra is sexier than just the bra itself. Just my opinion.

JessPaul93016 · July 2011

I wish I could! I know people would be thinking that of me, but I have a lot to lose. I'm hoping by next summer, I can be the girl that runs in a sports bra and makes people do a double take. (For a good reason) :laugh:

jtp5184 · July 2011

ugh you took the thought right out of my head!

i am self conscious of my stomach and probably would never run in just a sports bra. but i joined a running group and i see all these women in phenomenal shape running in those cute skirts and sports bras. ONE DAY ill get there.

I saw someone else say they wear a shirt because its not worth it to worry about it on your run and i agree i do that to.

but one day well get there

mikihainesy · July 2011

I'm too self conscious to do that.. but I sure wish I wasn't! It's been HOT! I do run in those dry weave tanks..that does help. Good for you, though!

I wish I could do that but I would be too paranoid about the way I looked, especially as everything jiggles more when you're running. I ENVY anyone, any size that just gets out there and does it. My goal is to get to a stage where I say sod it and just wear what I liked. I currently work out in my husbands old baggy tees. In fact I'd probably be better off in just a sports bra as I look like a right old tramp anyway haha GOOD ON YA

ShellGetsFit · July 2011

I totally would run in a sports bra! Rock it girl!!!!!

Don't worry about what anyone else thinks, it's all about YOU!!

kgagnon7779 · July 2011

Like a lot of the other ladies said, I would totally rock it...if I didn't have stretch marks covering most of my middle section. I am jealous of women who run by me in sports bras! I am really sensitive to heat, so when I work out hard, having clothes touching my skin really bothers me. I wear as little clothing as I can get away with.

AGHP · July 2011

You should run in whatever you want....you are the one out there doing something for your health. I run in tanks with built in bras. They seem to be comfortable to me and you know when you are running it is all about comfort, from head to toe.

skinnywithin · July 2011

I wish I could run in just a sports bra but sadly ..there just isnt enough support for my girls !! they would be knocking my teeth out...LOL need to wear a nice TIGHT bra.

meggers123 · July 2011

I wear a tank or tee, and then a light weight long sleeve running shirt... but it's only up to the 70s-80s here, so I won't die of heat stroke. Ladies- bare what you like! You're gorgeous and rocking your run!