Norks and Running

So let's start with a question, how many long distance female runners do you see with big boobs?


exactly, not many are there....


If we think about the simple laws of physics then we can understand why


I also, have benefited from first hand experience of understanding why no-one above a C cup would choose to run any sort of distance at all.


I have had a number of issues in this respect, I might as well come clean, those of you who know me would have seen the size of my boobs so probably could work it out anyway, those of you who don't, what difference does it make if you know....  I am an F cup.


Since seeing the PT I have had three wardrobe malfunctions, whilst on the treadmill, involving my sports bra.  I am now on sports bra number 3  - which, to give it its due, it seems to be holding up. The previous two were the sort which you need a degree in engineering to get into, a kind of cross over straps, pull round your neck under and through.  Both of these, mid run, have suddenly gone ping and the strap has fired backward essentially leaving one boob bouncing around like a rabbit trying to get out a sack.  I have to hand it to PT, he slowed the treadmill down to a walk so I could try and sort myself out - would not let me get off, but did slow it down...


The new sports bra is one which is all one piece at the back and does up at the front, everything is secure and in place.  I have to be honest, I do have nightmares about what could happen if the front fasteners failed but its best we don't go there and so far we have not had to  phew.


The other issue with boobs  is what they actually, physically do whilst you are running.  When I run on the treadmill, because the gym is a special one which is only for use by PT's and their clients, there are no TVs to watch mid exercise..... instead the treadmill is directly in front of a mirror (I have asked if a small curtain or blind can be installed over said offending article but apparently not).  No-one wants to see themselves running, technique or not....


So I run, and can see myself in the mirror (aces).  All I can see is my boobs.  Even in sports bra they do a sort of figure of eight as I am running along - this is not good.  They sort of go up and down and round with every pounding step on the treadmill.  It is true and there if nothing I can to stop it.  I don't like looking at myself when I am running so I pick a spot on the floor and just stare at that.


I am naturally now hugely conscious that when I run outside my boobs are doing this merry figure of eight dance.  I swear if you watched them intently it would be almost hypnotising  lets hope no-one does that....


Fortunately, Race for Life..... women only event...


Fingers crossed the bra holds up......