Running Dilemma ...

BebeStyles1990
BebeStyles1990 Posts: 39
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey guys,

I started running about 5 months ago and I love it, but I can't run much longer than 15 minutes because my chest gets very sore. I'm a 36F and I've gone through tons of sports bras, but none of them support me that good. I've tried a size bigger and a size smaller, but nothing works. I'm out of ideas, can anyone give me some tips or suggestions on a good sports bra?

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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    I have a Nike one that works pretty well. Also, shockingly enough, my Old navy compressions bras aren't bad. I ended up taking back a Moving Comfort bra after discovering the Old navy ones worked well enough. Moving Comfort and Under Armour bras are pricey, but the ones I tried on had pretty good support. My problem is, unless I get one that is sized (not SML), then the fit is weird because I'm a 32D, so a small fits perfectly, band wise, but is tight in the boobs. I just go with that because the tight helps with the jiggle! ;) And, I want a "cute" sports bra, even though I mostly workout in my basement, so I don't like the sports bras that have a band with a clasp. I know that's silly, but it is what it is. Another thing that helps me on runs is I wear my most supportive bra, and then pair that with a workout tank that has a built in shelf bra that is tight fitting as well.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    When I started running, I was a 42DDD. I started out by wearing an underwire bra with two cheap stretchy sports bras over top. They got the job done. Very little bounce and I had lots of support.

    I got down to a 38DD and bought a Moving Comfort bra - it was awesome! I'm now a 36C and still wearing (another) Moving Comfort. They are definitely my go-to brand.
  • AnisaMG
    AnisaMG Posts: 154 Member
    I like the Nike sports bra with one of the old navy compression bras over top... it may be overkill, but it really works!
  • weinbagel
    weinbagel Posts: 337 Member
    I wear two... always!
  • lcyama
    lcyama Posts: 209 Member
    a friend of mine recommends wearing a sports bra with another one underneath.
  • WannaDizzolve
    WannaDizzolve Posts: 270 Member
    i'm a 34C/D, down from a 36D. I've heard that wearing 2 sportsbras helps. I would wear the one with the least support underneath and the heavy one over it.

    Good Luck...
  • phatnotfat81
    phatnotfat81 Posts: 171
    I wear 2 also..one regular bra and a sports bra on top of that one...very snug, keeps the girls in place with no bouncing!
  • BebeStyles1990
    BebeStyles1990 Posts: 39
    Thanks everyone, I'll try out wearin 2 bras and hopfully I can get rid of some of these boulders when I lose a little more weight :P
  • JingleMuffin
    JingleMuffin Posts: 543 Member
    2 works, and yes theyre usually the first to go!
  • Amberlynnek
    Amberlynnek Posts: 405 Member
    If you go into any running store (fleet feet is awesome - if you have one of those) They will fit you for a sports bra designed to strap those ladies down while you run! :o)
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I was an F when I started running and never had an issue. I wear Moving Comfort. When I was larger, I liked this one (ordered a DD cup size and a step up in band size since they didn't come in my size and it worked well): http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/MCL323/

    Now that I'm 'only' a DD, I wear this model: http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/MCL217/

    Another people recommend a lot is the Ta Ta Tamer but I've never tried that one.
  • vabheegaard
    vabheegaard Posts: 61
    I am a 38DD and I love LULULEMON and CHAMPION both of them with support and broches on back. Make sure they have maximum support coverage.

    here's a link: http://www.championusa.com/workout-clothes/sports-bras-43553--1/maximum-support-bras
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    I wear two bras.
  • BOLO4Hagatha
    BOLO4Hagatha Posts: 94 Member
    I guess we are all in the two bras for running club. I usually wear and underwire support bra and a compression sports bra to keep the ladies from bouncing all over.

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