This Strappy Sports Bra Didn't Chafe—Even During a 45-Mile Run Across the Serengeti
Photo: Lululemon
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As a relatively new runner, I've heard horror stories about chafing but never had to worry much—that is, until I started prepping for my first multi-day race in the Serengeti. I'd be running with lions and elephants and zebras (oh my!) for nearly 50 miles. (See the full story here: I Ran 45 Miles In the African Serengeti Surrounded By Wildlife and Armed Guards)
Suddenly those chafing fears became very real. I started having daymares about bloody nipples.
So I became determined to find gear—a sports bra, specifically—that felt as comfortable as possible but that was durable too. I knew I was going to pretty much live in this bra for all of my cross-training workouts as well as my runs, so it had to provide enough support, but also not kill me to take off. And, hopefully, it would be cute enough to appear in any and all race-day 'grams.
Enter: the Lululemon Energy Bra ($52, shop.lululemon.com). Made with their fancy Luxtreme technology, this sweat-wicking cross-strap bra is engineered to stretch four ways without shrinking or tugging—making it damn comfy no matter what you put it through. It's one of their most popular sports bras and is available in 12 colors and seven different sizes online. (P.S. Lululemon Launched an Everyday Bra—and It Feels Like Wearing Nothing)
