Running with boobs...help!

Krissee23
Krissee23 Posts: 281 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am struggling and getting really discouraged :( I have lost 25 lbs in the last like 6 months but in the same amount of time I have gone up from a 36C to barely fitting into a 36D. I am finally able to run and I am training for a half marathon but my boobs are always in my way. I have bought several different sports bras and none seem to help...

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good bra?

And please don't tell me to look into surgery because that is not an option for me.
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  • klmetcalf89
    klmetcalf89 Posts: 25 Member
    I have the same issue at 215lbs i have larger boobs and it is awful trying to run. I have to wear a normal bra with underwire and then a sports bra over it. The underwire can get uncomfortable but it is the only way i can control the "bounce" so to say. Would love a better solution if anyone has one though.
  • KristyTonn
    KristyTonn Posts: 46 Member
    I have the same issue at 215lbs i have larger boobs and it is awful trying to run. I have to wear a normal bra with underwire and then a sports bra over it. The underwire can get uncomfortable but it is the only way i can control the "bounce" so to say. Would love a better solution if anyone has one though.

    Same here...underwire with sports bra over. But the underwire doesn't seem to bother me.
  • plynn54
    plynn54 Posts: 912 Member
    yes, doulbe up on the bras and wear one of those yoga shirts with the shelf bra built in, that should keep them in. If all elese fails,....duct tape lol I definately feel your pain :)
  • Krissee23
    Krissee23 Posts: 281 Member
    Yeah the underwire bothers me after a few miles.

    I did buy a Victoria secret sports bra that was working wonderfully but I am starting to get boob over now and they don't make a bigger size :(
  • jillybeansalad
    jillybeansalad Posts: 239 Member
    There are sports bras specifically designed for the more endowed. Have you tried those yet? I believe they are pricey, but probably worth to have one or two if they work. I know Athleta has a line of 'em.
  • lsjd2000
    lsjd2000 Posts: 287 Member
    there are some for larger chested women they just usually cost more and are a bit harder to find - most of the sports stores around me don't carry them (I guess they expect everyone who is active to be under a size L)
    Moving Comfort is a great on with a couple of different styles the Fiona and Juno are ones I have heard the most about

    http://www.movingcomfort.com/Sports-Bras/sportsbras,default,sc.html?prefn1=cupsize&prefv1=D

    the other thing I have done -though only when I am on my treadmill or at home - I wear my champion sports bra and then a sport tank with shelf bra that is a size too small -- nothing moves though its skin tight so when its warmer out its to hot to wear outside with a t-shirt over it.
  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
    36C/D here, and the girls aren't so perky at my age so I need support. My go-to running bra is Moving Comfort Phoebe.
  • lisabee37
    lisabee37 Posts: 6 Member
    try freya sports bra or ennell, expensive, but worth it
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    We're almost the same size. Instead of buying an expensive bra, just try double-wrapping those suckers.

    I double-bra almost every time I work out and it's amazing the difference it makes. Strap 'em down, lady!
  • sand4935
    sand4935 Posts: 1 Member
    The Lululemon "Ta Ta Tamer" is a great sports bra ! I am a 34D and it keeps mine in place. It is a bit pricey, but definitely worth the money because it really holds you down !
  • houlenberg
    houlenberg Posts: 107 Member
    After losing 53 lbs., I'm still a 38DD, so I feel your pain. I actually found compression sports bras at Old Navy and they REALLY work. I mean, that sucker held me in and it was hard to get in and out of, so there really is a lot of support. Give them a try!
  • PinkLinda
    PinkLinda Posts: 16 Member
    I've always had big boobs, I'm a 38DD...and finding the right bra is important. I can now wear the underarmour bras (the newest expensive ones) as they are sized by the cup. that one really fits me well. so I've been wearing that one a lot. you don't want bounce when running. I've seen some sites online that have them too but I haven't ordered from them,
  • vickilm1976
    vickilm1976 Posts: 141 Member
    I want to know your secret of losing weight while growing your boobs. You could be a millionaire!
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    I want to know your secret of losing weight while growing your boobs. You could be a millionaire!

    Inquiring minds want to know.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Well, just be prepared to invest into a good bra. And I do mean invest..lol. Good bras can be $50+. I've heard a lot of good things about UnderArmour if you want to check them out.
  • darlingnikki07
    darlingnikki07 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm a F-G so trust, I know how you feel. The only way I can comfortably workout is to wear three bras. One regular bra and two high impact sports bras. Nike has some good ones that come in your size.
  • jmhunter84
    jmhunter84 Posts: 206 Member
    I was asking someone about this. Mine get in the way of running and doing activities that require anything jumping up and down. I wear like 2 sports bra but it is not enough support. I've tried Academy sports but anything is going to be pricey.
  • happydaze71
    happydaze71 Posts: 339 Member
    I soooooo have this problem!!!! I wear a sports bra AND a crop top that is too small to hold eveything in.
    It doesnt stop your boobs bouncing completely but does help them bouncing seperately.
    Give it a try.. its the only way I can manage!
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    I'm a bigger cup size and swear by my Moving Comfort Fiona sports bra - adjusted correctly, the girls don't move. I also wear a cotton sports bra underneath, mostly for the sweatiness and not because it's needed for support, but I'll echo the double up comment.
  • redstuff
    redstuff Posts: 44 Member
    look at titlenine.com. They have a whole section of bras with barbell ratings for how much they hold you in. they're expensive, but well worth every penny. check out the descriptions and the reviews from customers.
  • NaurielR
    NaurielR Posts: 429 Member
    the other thing I have done -though only when I am on my treadmill or at home - I wear my champion sports bra and then a sport tank with shelf bra that is a size too small -- nothing moves though its skin tight so when its warmer out its to hot to wear outside with a t-shirt over it.

    I second this. I've never had a huge problem running with my boobs. When I first got into running, I was a 34D. Not exactly huge, but sometimes when I started my TOM they would be tender and any bouncing was painful. A well constructed, snug fitting cami with a shelf bra does wonders to help hold everything in.

    I also ride horses, and being atop one of those things can be far worse for your boobs than running (like it you're riding a demon pony from hell with the bounciest trot you've ever encountered). You have the advice of an entire equestrian team that doubling up on sports bras coupled with a shelf bra cami does wonders.
  • deadmittens
    deadmittens Posts: 536 Member
    Get a tighter, thicker sports bra. I am a 38DD and I found a sports bra at Kohl's that's thick and tight, holds those ladies in place nicely. Otherwise you can always try wearing a regular bra, then a sports bra over that. I did that when I was heavier/had bigger boobs than I do now.
  • sariannach
    sariannach Posts: 32
    I've had good luck with the Champion double-dry sports bras that are made for extra support, and no underwire. I wear a 34D and absolutely hate underwire bras, they hurt me anyway! (I also recommend the Barely There line, I think from Bali? No underwire regular bras with reasonable support, and under $20 even if you pay full price.)
  • catmarto
    catmarto Posts: 11 Member
    I am a 36DDD and after trying hundreds of sports bras, I can attest that the sports bra made by Wacoal is amazing and holds me totally and completely in place no matter what I do.

    http://www.wacoal-america.com/shop/wacoal-bras/sport/wacoal-sport-underwire-bra_855170.html?index=2&searchCategoryId=10070&totalResults=3&displayMarkdownsOnly=false
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    I wear a sports bra that's probably too small for me and awkwardly hold my arms under my boobs like a T-rex.

    I don't recommend this, though.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    I'm a 38DD and I swear by the Moving Comfort Rebound Racer. It keeps the girls strapped in and it's adjustable. I paid over $50 for mine, but it was worth every penny.
  • Debbiesue37
    Debbiesue37 Posts: 10 Member
    I have been a runner with big boobs for years. I find the most comfortable thing to do is wear an expensive well made cotton or cotton blend sports bra next to my skin. One with regular straps . I wear a stretchier sports bra with cups over the first bra, one that has a t or racer back, that way your distributing the load a little more evenly. I have lots of brands,, want to try the wacoal and the under armor next! Good luck
  • altinker
    altinker Posts: 173
    Have you looked at Lululemon bras? I think they have something for runners to keep the girls in place.
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • altinker
    altinker Posts: 173
    Funny (to me) story. One of my girlfriends has a big chest and wears those camisoles with a built in bra. She was riding a horse with a trainer, and when she went to dismount and bent over, her girls fell out and hit him in the face. She was mortified.

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