Sports bras and working out/running in public

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  • kellijauch
    kellijauch Posts: 379 Member
    Go for it girl! Who cares what anyone else thinks? Go kick butt! My neighborhood's pretty conservative too, and everyone always smiles and waves. Go get it!
  • kellijauch
    kellijauch Posts: 379 Member
    I had a similar conundrum in the park a few weeks back. My shirt was rubbing my nipple raw and I was really not wanting to be the shirtless running fat man for all the spectators in the park.

    Then I realized that it was really their problem, not mine.

    YES!
  • beckyboop712
    beckyboop712 Posts: 383 Member
    I grew up in a small town, and sometime during Junior Year cross country season, my teammates and I started running in just our sports bras. No biggie, I didn't even care when some of my classmates saw me. To each their own, who cares who sees you.
  • JusticeGirl25
    JusticeGirl25 Posts: 703 Member
    Just go for it. Don't worry about what other people would say.

    I go out running almost every day and I wear a sports bra and compression shorts.
  • epie2098
    epie2098 Posts: 224 Member
    I'm a teacher in our small town so unfortunately no matter how awesome I look, I have to be careful with what I wear. I rock just a sports bra and shorts only in the yard for yardwork/gardening. If I didn't have the ethical concerns, I would so wear a sports bra for out on a run.
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    Once I forgot to put on my running shorts and went for a 6-miler in my compression underwear. Trust me, they won't be able to say anything.
  • Sactown900
    Sactown900 Posts: 162 Member
    I needed one at 262 lbs in 1999, but I do not at 211.


    Be yourself.
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    Go for it, you're doing work, you should be comfortable while you do it.

    Opinions of others be darned. They're not running the miles with you, so who cares what they think?
  • granitendirt
    granitendirt Posts: 76
    There have been many times when I head out for a run feeling kind of blah and inflated, entirely planning to keep the shirt on.

    However, all feelings of self-consciousness evaporate like so much sweat once I hit the pavement on a 90+ degree day.

    Most of the time... Yeah, the shirt comes off. And I recommend yours does, too, as long as you're comfortable with it.
  • GiddyupTim
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    I appreciate the sentiments of most of the other responders, but I say: Adhere to the community standard. If the community is conservative, I wouldn't recommend doing it. You might just be asking for trouble.
    Personally, i don't think that a light-weight running shirt or a tank top contributes that much more to your discomfort when it is hot. In fact, it might keep the sun off your skin, which has advantages in itself.
    Keep in mind, however, I am kinda prudish, for myself. I never run without a shirt on, no matter how hot, and I think there are very few guys who should. Certainly, no guy with a belly. Certainly, no guy over age 30.
    Course, it is different for women. I live in California and many, many women run in just sports bras. (And, yes, contrary to my prudishness for myself, I appreciate it very much.) But, this is California. It is not the East Coast.
  • fannyfrost
    fannyfrost Posts: 756 Member
    If you are uncomfortable with just wearing a sports bra, put a tank top over it. I wear a sports bra with a tank top all the time. Get thin ones and then you won't be at hot. They also have tanks that are made for sweating. I personally don't like them much but a lot of people swear by them and you can wear short. Others probably wear shorts on hot days.

    Personally I would wear whatever I felt comfortable in and screw the others who talk. I am a non-conformist. However, if you are asking then are worried about what others think and about them talking behind your back. Which says to me find an in between.
  • kimmymayhall
    kimmymayhall Posts: 419 Member
    Do whatever you are comfortable with. I mean, how scandalous is your sports bra? It is getting hot enough that I'm considering taking my shirt off but I have to weigh against the need to slather all that extra skin with sunscreen.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Or should I say "If ya don't like it, don't look!" and keep on a-truckin? Anyone else have this problem? What did you do? I wouldn't wear just a sports bra until the flab is gone..:sick:

    Sports bra, do it. The guys will thank you, as will your own comfort.
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    I wear that and I see I'm the only one. I don't know why - it's hot !!! and it's not like I have the perfect body either.
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    If my boobs were smaller, I totally would. Most of my workout tanks are very lightweight and almost see through anyways, but I appreciate that extra fabric. Rock it out girl!

    Damn, didn't realize this was an old post.
  • F1TCH1K
    F1TCH1K Posts: 72 Member
    Uh, just go out and RUN! Who cares what you are wearing...really, who cares?! Or who should? No one... I walk around my house in the bra & underwear and my husband is always "you know the neighbors can see you" and I say "Uh, it's just like wearing a bikini"... I'm a little more of a free spirit :)

    Honestly, I think you should just go for it. I love wearing a sports bra and shorts to run b/c then I can check out the sweat dripping down my abs and it gives me motivation - the way my body looks and the way I feel being healthy is all I need. Def, not someone else's "approval" of what I wearing. So go rock that sports bra!
  • F1TCH1K
    F1TCH1K Posts: 72 Member
    I appreciate the sentiments of most of the other responders, but I say: Adhere to the community standard. If the community is conservative, I wouldn't recommend doing it. You might just be asking for trouble.
    Personally, i don't think that a light-weight running shirt or a tank top contributes that much more to your discomfort when it is hot. In fact, it might keep the sun off your skin, which has advantages in itself.
    Keep in mind, however, I am kinda prudish, for myself. I never run without a shirt on, no matter how hot, and I think there are very few guys who should. Certainly, no guy with a belly. Certainly, no guy over age 30.
    Course, it is different for women. I live in California and many, many women run in just sports bras. (And, yes, contrary to my prudishness for myself, I appreciate it very much.) But, this is California. It is not the East Coast.

    <<shakes head>>
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Just so we're clear, are we talking about these? :
    Nike-Indy-Racerback-Women-Sports-Bra.jpg
    Whenever this topic crops up, I can but wonder how anyone can be offended by seeing someone in a sports bra.

    It strikes me more as jealousy than actual offense when someone feels the need to protest someone showing their midriff.
  • 2013sk
    2013sk Posts: 1,318 Member
    Do it!!!!

    Will give all the nosey neighbours something to talk about.....I live in a real clicky small country town
  • lexoxoc
    lexoxoc Posts: 135 Member
    Don't worry about what others think. If you're comfortable with it, DO IT!
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    Just so we're clear, are we talking about these? :
    Nike-Indy-Racerback-Women-Sports-Bra.jpg
    Whenever this topic crops up, I can but wonder how anyone can be offended by seeing someone in a sports bra.

    It strikes me more as jealousy than actual offense when someone feels the need to protest someone showing their midriff.

    Actually, that would be the last bra I would run in. Who do you assume jealousy? Only one person said something negative, and he's a he.

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