A man who runs is only as good as the shoes he wears. But ask a woman who runs and she would reply that she is only as good as her sports bra. For most women, finding a comfortable sports bra isn’t that hard to do. Even Walmart carries them for less than $10. What a steal. Unless of course you happen to be one of those women who fall into the D plus range. No $10 bra will do. Nope, not gonna happen.
So what is the D plus sized woman to do? The obvious answer, or at least it is to me, is that if a woman falls in that more endowed range, then perhaps running is not the answer and probably should not be attempted. It makes for a darn good excuse if nothing else. It is not pleasant for the woman, nor is it pleasant to watch AND there is such a thing called safety to be considered here as well. But still, should running be the goal, then no one had better underestimate the power of a well built sports bra, ESPECIALLY in circumstances such as these. So, let us throw a couple more D’s behind the first. Where do you go to get that sports bra that’s going to do the job? Well, let me tell you (taken from personal experience) I wasn’t sure they even existed. A sports bra for the triple D or E or even G sized woman? REALLY? Come on. But they are real. I have seen them. They are not fancy. They only come in white and there is only one style to choose from. You will not find them hanging up with all the pretty, colorful, cute braziers in the bra boutique. Oh, no! These bras are “special”. They are given their own little plastic drawer behind the counter. These bras cannot possibly be contained on a hanger and to look at them, you can very well see the justification. Here I am. I have purchased mine from “Lace by Louise” (a very nice little apparel store in Bountiful), where I shelled out $70 dollars for my very own multi-hooked contraption that appears painful to even look at. I have the bra. It is here with its tags still waiting to be yanked off. It beckons to me. “Try me on,” it calls. “Let’s go for a little run.” I think I'm gonna hate that bra.
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Robyn
2/18/2010 06:02:40 am
Haa haa! This is why I love ya. You take a small item such as a bra and make it a master piece. But it's so true...sports bras for bigger chested women is a torture device. Trust me...I had to get one while I was doing colorguard. And it's even more embarrassing when your advisor tells you to double up with a bra and a sports bra. Haa haa!
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Sister-in-law
2/18/2010 07:50:02 am
Let me try this again. I made a comment and it didn't get submitted. I love the bra posting!! Very funny. I think I should go and spend money on a good bra. The Target one I bought gives me a back and shoulder ache. Now you need to go and buy a $120 pair of running shoes. It makes a HUGE difference. OH and don't forget the the cute running outfit. Let's see.. and maybe you should get some chaffing cream. Hehehehehehe ;). I think you know what I'm talking about. Hey we should make a little friendly, competitve wagger on the Relay Race. Meaning goals and how fast we can reach them. Let's set those goals on your next posting.
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Diana
2/18/2010 01:21:23 pm
Oh I hate bras and sports bras are bad too. very funny. I can't believe you are going to race, I'm impressed. You'll have to encourage me to get my bootee in shape too. For the book tour, dawling...:)
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Mom
2/21/2010 12:21:05 am
Healthy is good, don't get me wrong here. I just didn't know that it would cost this much. I the "olden days" when my Dad was an athlete playing ball and running, he only had his farm clothes and farm shoes (or no shoes at all, not sure). In those days he would run, not a race, but from the farm in Taylor, to the school in town, about 10 miles each way just to play baseball. Not to mention all the work he did on the farm before he ran to play ball. I realize he didn't have the "D" equipment but what did large chested women do then? Maybe they just didn't (too bad for them really). Not sure... Anyway, let's see for health sake, $70-100 for a bra that is for the most part a "put everything in the proper place? device, $150 outfit, we don't want to forget fashion. Any injuries to train and doctor visits and therapy...$500+, oh wait , you aren't training or are you? Oh yes shoes..$150, make sure you get the correct ones for balance ,poise for your Pee Wee Herman look. And oh yes, any therapy and hospitalization after the race if you experience any injuries or freaks of nature. Don't get me wrong, I think this is a great goal, I just didn't know it costs that much to get healthy..who would guess. My Dad would be surprised it takes this much effort. Maybe he didn't realize that what he did was exercise. And in those days, they of course didn't have all the fancy stuff to help get you out to run a race, play ball etc. Life was probably too simple then. Anyway, good luck, make us proud. I know I already am.
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