Tips for Running with Large Breasts – SportsBra

By A Mystery Man Writer

As if running weren’t challenging enough, large breasts can make it a full-on contact sport! Breasts are wonderful parts of our bodies, but they move, bounce and hurt. Running is actually a series of jumps, and so it affects the female body the same way that jumping does. And running makes breasts move in surprising w
What style of sports bra is best?I often hear that compression-style sports bras are better suited for women with smaller breasts but I'm a F cup runner and I always wear the Enell SPORT which is a compression style. Often accused of providing a uni-boob shape since they support by pressing down on the boobs. How to find the best running bra? The band: It should be made of wide elastic material so it can support your breasts without causing back bulges or riding up when you lift your arms. You should fasten the bra on the loosest hook so, as it ages and becomes looser, you can tighten the fit. The shoulder straps: They should be wide and padded so they don’t dig into your shoulders. The cups: To limit movement, the cups must completely cover your breasts (without leaving any creases or gaps). Keep in mind your running bra cup size may be different from what you wear under your little black dress. The underwire: It should sit on your ribs so it doesn't dig into your breasts or the tissue under your armpits. The front band: The centre of the bra should sit on your breastbone, squarely between your breasts. Here's our pick of high impact sports bras for runners with large breasts