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Sports bra for a big woman runner

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CruCru · 14/07/2014 18:45

I know this should go in Style and Beauty but I thought it would be more sensible to ask some runners. I am a 40 F. Can any of you recommend a sports bra? Thanks!

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fieldfare · 14/07/2014 18:54

Shock absorber. I got mine from debenhams.

dyslexicdespot · 14/07/2014 18:56

This is the best sports bra I have ever had.

www.figleaves.com/uk/product/fra-aa4002/freya-active-underwired-sports-bra/

Ilovexmastime · 14/07/2014 18:58

Another vote for Shock Absorber, I've been wearing them for years to run in, even when I went up to 34J while BFing, and they're great.

CMOTDibbler · 14/07/2014 19:02

I've got the Freya linked to above, and its really good. Have you had your size checked? Its really important to get a good fit on sports bras to protect your norks, and if M&S have measured you before it won't be right

beccajoh · 14/07/2014 19:02

Enell.

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CruCru · 15/07/2014 08:45

Wicked thanks all. I've ordered the shock absorber on Amazon as I'm still breastfeeding so wanted something without an underwire.

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standingonlego · 17/07/2014 23:54

I have this one from Bravissimo, it is ace and comes in some good colours. If you can, go in and try some on and jump about!

www.bravissimo.com/products/lingerie/sports-bras/panache-sports-bra/white/pr100wht/?level=1#reviews

dizzyday07 · 18/07/2014 00:09

My problem is that at present I'm a 42F and most seem to only go up to 40 band size Sad

Universal · 21/07/2014 12:04

Enell without a doubt. I have large, wide boobs and this is the only bra I can run in.

HazleNutt · 21/07/2014 15:35

Freya active underwired is excellent. And it's fine to wear wires when breastfeeding. Shock absorber Run is not bad, but comes up small, so you probably need to order a size up.

Are you sure of the size though, have you measured your underbust recently? I'm a size 12 and wear a 30 bra.

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CruCru · 23/07/2014 19:28

Well I got the shock absorber and it is okay - I think I am used to my super comfy nursing bras so I felt a bit "bundled up" in the sports bra. I'll try some of the others as well.

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dyslexicdespot · 24/07/2014 22:13

Go with the Freya. I am breastfeeding as well, and it is really quite amazing. It is the only sports bra I have ever tried that keeps my breasts completely supported without mushing them.

elvenbread · 21/09/2014 18:41

Get a bra extender to make it an inch or 2 bigger.

Pleaseputyourshoeson · 21/09/2014 19:32

cry Cru, just to warn you the width bands come up small on Shock absorbers. I wear a 38 instead of a 36 and it's still snug!

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