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

ratkaj
ratkaj Posts: 166 Member
edited September 30 in Fitness and Exercise
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.
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  • runner328
    runner328 Posts: 174
    This time of year I run w/ my sports bra no shirt. I dont care what people think I am out there & trying!!!
  • morganhccstudent724
    morganhccstudent724 Posts: 1,261 Member
    I would put a tank top on...it wouldn't be worth me worrying about....I'd rather focus on my running...
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    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
    reyessam Posts: 15 Member
    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
    MayMaydoesntrun Posts: 805 Member
    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
    ivansmomma Posts: 500
    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
    jlewis2896 Posts: 763 Member
    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
    swinginchandra Posts: 418 Member
    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
    FumblingTowardsEcstacy Posts: 11
    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
    iAMaPhoenix Posts: 1,038 Member
    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
    JessPaul93016 Posts: 119 Member
    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
    jtp5184 Posts: 138 Member
    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
    mikihainesy Posts: 98
    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
    ShellGetsFit Posts: 604 Member
    I totally would run in a sports bra! Rock it girl!!!!! :smile: Don't worry about what anyone else thinks, it's all about YOU!!
  • kgagnon7779
    kgagnon7779 Posts: 216
    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
    AGHP Posts: 6
    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
    skinnywithin Posts: 1,392 Member
    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
    meggers123 Posts: 711 Member
    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
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    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
    PeachyKeene Posts: 1,645 Member
    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
    comcatee Posts: 48 Member
    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
    jtp5184 Posts: 138 Member
    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
    violon Posts: 74 Member
    I think I've done it once... and you know what? Nobody's looking!!! They're focused on their own workout. Trust me :)
  • katedonn5
    katedonn5 Posts: 16
    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
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    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
    iAMaPhoenix Posts: 1,038 Member
    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
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    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
    Eats_With_A_Fist Posts: 181
    ...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. :p
  • TheGoktor
    TheGoktor Posts: 1,138 Member
    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
    datguy2011 Posts: 477 Member
    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 :)
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