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

ratkaj

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

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

morganhccstudent724

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

TheMaidOfAstolat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

silvergurl518

i have quite the gozangas and frankly my tum tum isn't where i want it to be...so i just wear a tank. but go you!!!!

PeachyKeene

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.

This is what I do. Although it is hot as a mutha out there. When I am done I look like I ran in a rain storm. Soaked!

comcatee

if men are allowed to run with no shirt at all then women are definitely allowed to run with just a sports bra. plus its a freaking heat wave out there.... at least where i am!

jtp5184

if men are allowed to run with no shirt at all then women are definitely allowed to run with just a sports bra. plus its a freaking heat wave out there.... at least where i am!

Haha i love that! good call

violon

I think I've done it once... and you know what? Nobody's looking!!! They're focused on their own workout. Trust me

katedonn5

To the man's opinion - I'm not trying to look "sexy" when I work out. I do run in just a sports bra but I also don't need much support and have not had children. Since I'm training for a fitness competition, I have to be comfortable showing off my body and running in just a sports bra is a good way to get comfortable. I often wonder what people think, but I also know that I am alot harder on my body than other people. If it bothers you, it's not worth it. But if you do it, no one is going to yell at you.

ilookthetype

I ran in just a sports bra for the first time ever on Saturday night.

It was just too hot for my tank and it was pitch black, I was running to a friend's house with a pool, and let me tell you what, it felt awesome. I've still got plenty to lose, but man, I want to visit my parents again soon just for another run like that.

iAMaPhoenix

To the man's opinion - I'm not trying to look "sexy" when I work out. I do run in just a sports bra but I also don't need much support and have not had children. Since I'm training for a fitness competition, I have to be comfortable showing off my body and running in just a sports bra is a good way to get comfortable. I often wonder what people think, but I also know that I am alot harder on my body than other people. If it bothers you, it's not worth it. But if you do it, no one is going to yell at you.

I hope you did not mis-understand what I was saying. I don't care if someone wants to run in anything from a habit to bucky-*kitten* naked. If you feel comfortable enough, do what feels good to you. It does not matter to me weather you are trying to look sexy or not, I was just giving my opinion of what is sexier to me. I myself would run in a sports bra if they came in a FFFF cup, but once again, I feel comfortable enough in my skin to do whatever I want to. So please ladies, don't decide to wear or not wear something over your sports bra for someone else, just do it for you.

atsteele

I say, "Just do it." I think half of it could be the mental barrier of just going out in a sports bra, as in your "unmentionables". LOL What's your motive? Is it to attract attention or is it just because it's so dang hot??? I have tried going in just a sports bra a few times and have no more or no less attention drawn to myself than if I was in a running shirt. Or so I believe. So if it's a hot and humid day, Im going in my sports bra and shorts!! Who cares what anyone else thinks?!!

Eats_With_A_Fist

...am definitely gonna run in a sports bra when I get down to a runnable weight. The jury is still out on whether or not I'll wear a shirt over it. *nods* true story.

TheGoktor

If it's warm enough, I do. If not, then a vest over the top, and if really chilly, a trackie jacket over that.

I'm really not bothered what other people might be thinking as I pass them....if indeed they even notice me. I'm sure they have far more important things to be thinking about than "Oh look, there's a woman in her sports bra"!! :laugh:

datguy2011

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.

I think it really depends on how you feel about yourself... I wouldn't feel embarrassed. Do you... and dont let anyone tell you otherwise. You are a beautifull person... inside and out. If peoeple dont want to LOOK.. then they dont have to.

Cheers, and keep running