Running Shirtless?

starboardzor
starboardzor Posts: 312
edited September 26 in Fitness and Exercise
Now that it's getting pretty hot out there, I was wondering what people think about running in a sports bra? I see men run shirtless all the time and although I realize that's not an option for us ladies (it would hurt anyway!), do you think running in a sports bra is inappropriate? Heck, is it illegal anywhere (laws can be funny) ?

I'm not talking about a thin white bra, but like a sturdy dark colored bra by Adidas or somebody (they have such pretty colors!) that won't be showing anything no matter how much you sweat. I can't imagine it's any different than wearing a bikini. Just curious on your thoughts. I'm thinking about just going for it.

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  • allison7922
    allison7922 Posts: 276 Member
    I don't think there would be an issue with it. As long as your are not showing anything, who cares!!!
  • Swilson87
    Swilson87 Posts: 139
    Level of comfort...People do it all the time.
  • carp68
    carp68 Posts: 42
    Don't know what your laws are where you live - you might check with local law enforcement - but here in Ohio I see women running outdoors in sports bras all the time...
  • nopeekiepeekie
    nopeekiepeekie Posts: 338 Member
    I'm currently on the U of MN campus and I see the women running in sports bras all the time. Which makes me cold, because it's not really that warm here yet! lol
  • Furrytreats
    Furrytreats Posts: 132 Member
    I do it all the time, it's too damn hot for a shirt in the summer.
  • littttlelaurra
    littttlelaurra Posts: 229 Member
    I see woman here wear them every place, running, at the gym, at the market, and most wear things that are a heck of alot more revealing than that so dont worry about it, if its comfortable for you and it keeps you moving staying active and on your path then just do it!
  • myukniewicz
    myukniewicz Posts: 906 Member
    go for it girl. i see women running in sports bra's often. ♥
  • starboardzor
    starboardzor Posts: 312
    Well that's all good to hear... I know I've seen it around here before, but it just doesn't seem that common so i was just wondering. I tend to be a little paranoid about the simplest stuff!!
  • ♥_Ellybean_♥
    ♥_Ellybean_♥ Posts: 1,646 Member
    your out there to better yourself, not to please others.. if a sports bra is comfortable then wear it! We have a chick at our gym that wears her sports bra and shorts every time I see her there.
  • wewon
    wewon Posts: 838 Member
    As a guy I wouldn't know if it was a sports bra or just some kind of exersice jersey.

    I see women wearing, what I'm guessing, is a sports bra all of the time. They look just like work out gear to me.
  • AdamATGATT
    AdamATGATT Posts: 573 Member
    But please, be sure to cover up all that newly exposed skin with sunscreen!
  • starboardzor
    starboardzor Posts: 312
    But please, be sure to cover up all that newly exposed skin with sunscreen!


    Hahaha. Oh god yes.... this ginger fries out in the sun within minutes =)
  • mfkfoster
    mfkfoster Posts: 331 Member
    I live in Florida and I see women running ang walking in sport bras all the time. I'm not there yet but when I can do it believe me I will! Too damn hot here for layering!
  • Mustangsally1000
    Mustangsally1000 Posts: 854 Member
    I see it done all the time. Don't know why not. Go for it!
  • oxokatieoxo
    oxokatieoxo Posts: 49
    i can only work out in a sports bra top, i hate things sticking to me when i sweat lol do it!
  • tgh1914
    tgh1914 Posts: 1,036 Member
    Honestly, I don't think most guys would even know the difference.Whatever the difference is between a sports bra & some bikini top is really just something you ladies understand.
  • runlorirun
    runlorirun Posts: 389
    I live in Iowa where it gets very humid and hot during the summer months. I see a lot of women out in just the running bra, I think it makes sense.
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    Out here in Cali, people exercise in sports bras all the time.
  • DixieDarlin1987
    DixieDarlin1987 Posts: 553 Member
    I'm sure it's not illegal, because if that was illegal swimsuits would be too and I don't think swimsuits are illegal anywhere as long as you're outdoors. If you feel comfortable enough to do it, then rock it chick! Teeheee...that's a "secret" goal of mine...to be able to workout in skimpy clothes without worrying about anything jiggling lol. It's not so much about wanting to wear skimpy clothes, but wanting to be comfortable enough in my own skin to do it if I wanted to. Not quite there yet, but I'm close!
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    I'm in WA state and we have people running in sports bras here during the summer all the time. (Well, the five minutes of summer we actually get anyway!)
  • johnwhitent
    johnwhitent Posts: 648 Member
    It is very common and completely acceptable; they cover more than many swim suit tops and are not typically "sexy" in design. But I have one caution. My wife hiked the Appalachian Trail and saw several women on the trail in sports bras, but she never wore one (except under a technical tee). She wanted to be very modest when out in the woods alone - unfortunately there are some “not nice” folks out there. So all that I am saying is location needs to be factored in as a consideration. Being in an open public area is actually more conducive to the sports bra idea than trail running and such. Just passing along my wife’s perspective.
  • StaceyL76
    StaceyL76 Posts: 711 Member
    I see that quite often. No big deal.. I am in MN and I don't see anyone getting ticketed or carted off ..

    Have at it! = )
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