They combine function and fun.
in 2008 after a four-year hiatus—I ran in high school, but stopped afterward following a move and career change—I soon discovered that finding good running gear was one of the most frustrating parts of coming back to the sport.that worked for my larger body. Nothing seemed to fit in a way that facilitated easy, comfortable movement, and nearly everything out there was plain black and just not all that inspiring.
So I soon found myself shopping in the men’s section, which, at first, seemed to help, since they at least were made for the activity at hand. I chose to wear a pair of men’s tights to the 2012 Steamtown Marathon in Scranton, Pennsylvania. They were beautiful, sleek, and smooth against my skin. I felt ready to take on the race, and happy that I looked so good doing so. Unfortunately, the waistband started moving south soon after I started running.
They lacked the benefits of the more technical apparel I needed. I couldn’t perform my best in tights that would get sweaty and immediately lose elasticity, or which would last only a few runs. I needed sweat-wicking tops and bottoms, and bras that would curb the enthusiasm of the ladies and give me ample support.
But I also wanted the same kinds of cute stuff in colors and prints that everybody else was wearing. I still found myself looking for the kinds of apparel that would make me feel agile, confident, and capable wearing them, while also meeting my movement needs.that cater specifically to plus-size athletes, and mainstream brands have opened their doors wider for people like us. That means we now have more options for functional, sports-oriented clothing that makes us feel good wearing them.
I’ve had the benefit of partnering with a number of brands that outfit me in the most advanced technical gear options. So I’ve been able to try a lot of stuff out to see what works for me—and what might work for you too. Here are a few of my current favorites, as well as some must-haves from some of my fellow larger-bodied athletes.All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors.
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