My trusty, cheap, off brand sports bras are all dying and it's time to replace them. I decided to throw financial caution to the wind and shop for some really good quality sports bras. My need for a good bra is also fueled by my experience at my last race-as I crossed the finish line and headed for the women's check in table, a volunteer tried to steer me to the men's table. OK-I know I have really short hair, and of course I don't wear makeup for a race (heck, I rarely wear makeup for anything any more!) and I know my customary race sports bra really squooshes in the girls, but to be mistaken for a man-how very embarrassing!
So I went shopping. I finally bought a couple of Champion bras for an absolutely ridiculous price, and that was a sale price! My only complaint is the same one I've always had with sports bras-no hooks in the back. Honestly, there's nothing worse than wrestling a stinky, sweat soaked sports bra off over one's head after a long and tiring run. I looked at a couple of bras that had hooks, and there was one with a zipper down the front, but they were all in much larger sizes than I needed. Honestly, Mr. Bra Manufacturer-even those of us who are minimally endowed would like a sports bras that's easy to take off.
And here's where I spend my mornings:
Pugsley and me
About Me
- Tanya
- I'm your average, everyday, middle aged woman who runs, cooks, travels, shoots guns, plays with sporty cars, drinks wine, and generally pretty much enjoys life in central California. My blog will be mostly about running and my training. You will understand why I call myself the last place runner when you see my stats...
5 comments:
I splurged on a moving comfort bra last year that you have to pull over your head and has hooks. It was expensive, but worth every penny!
Sports bras are such a pain in the butt. I found some that have the hooks in the back and seem to do a good job. I also bought one from RR...it was $45...it drove me crazy to spend that much, but I do really love that one. It has definitely held up the best through all of the washings.
I'm in the same boat, but my most favorite bras are the Danskin ones that I get at Wal-Mart for $9. They have enough detailing that you can wear them solo (that is what I have on in my current About.com profile pic) they are very supportive, and don't smoosh the girls :-) Granted, they don't have the back hooks, but I'm contemplating installing a hook myself.
I just can't get myself to spend money on an expensive sports bra, but I always regret it.
you are so right. It is hard to get those tight sticky sweaty sports bra off, but I never thought about getting one with hooks or zipper. Mine are not expensive and some are better than others but I don't have much to support either.
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