Sports Bra Hunting

Sorry guys, but this entire post is going to be about bras, and not the sexy lingerie types, but over shoulder boulder holders. I've found that men don't like discussing bras in general, so this will probably make you all very uncomfortable.

I've been in the market to replace my sports bras recently. You are supposed to replace them every 6 months; I'm closer to the year mark. I don't have huge tatas, but the twins fill a D-cup, so I dread this process.

I've always been partial to Champion bras and have used them for a number of years, but I don't feel like I'm getting all of the support I need; maybe I'm getting old. I've dug through catalogs trying to identify which ones really provide maximum support, but all of them have too many moving parts. The last think I want is to deal with chafing from a strap on my bra. I saw a girl after the Dallas Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon this year that had a blood outline of her bra that had seeped through her shirt. Imagine what her shower felt like...

So this weekend I went to one of our sporting goods stores to try on their inventory. I picked up every single sports bra in my size. Wait, that is a lie. I picked up every single sports bra in my size that didn't have a zipper down the front. I bought one of those, once. And after the bloody boob incident, I threw it away and will never touch one those again. Thank goodness this store doesn't have a limit on the number of items you can take into the dressing room. I probably had 25 bras to try on. 

And let's stop for a minute and reminisce about what a joy it is to try on sports bras. I just love getting stuck in one and having that panicked thought that I'm going to have to ask the fitting room attendant help since I have one arm stuck over my head and my boobs hanging out. I, fortunately, was able to finagle my way out of these situations all on my own. 

The good news out of all of this? I found a sports bra that smushed/flattened/supported the girls while I jumped up and down in the fitting room. The bad news? The effin thing cost $60! I seriously considered going for a cheaper option, but kept coming back to the support that this bra provided over all the others. So I bought one.

The Holy Grail of sports bras?

I wore it at the gym today and think I might have selected a hook closure that was too tight. I had a hard time getting a full breath in while I was running. When I was on the treadmill, I was thinking that I was running too fast. As soon as I got home, I realized my stupidity. But it didn't chafe and seemed to do it's job. If you can find it anywhere cheaper, drop me a note!

Miles logged: 3.25