It’s been a long time since I product whored on here, but I cannot resist. Yeah, just like I “cannot” tell a lie!
When Momma and I were driving through the Mickey D’s drive through (for a DRINK, only! Still healthy!) I noticed a flyer for a 5k run on the 30th of this month benefitting Ronald’s House and decided it would be nice to run someplace with different scenery.
Desperate for an excuse to shop (bwahahahahah), Momma and I went down to Dick’s Sporting Goods (Attention Dick Shoppers! Or is it Attention! Dick Shoppers? or Attention Dick! Shoppers! Fun with punctuation!) so that I could look at the “running ensembles”. Long story short: The Ronald McDonald House suggests collecting pledges. I hit up all the smokeshops on the Reservation for CASH MUNNY. Momma suggested it would be nice if I wore tribal colors - hence, the shopping.
I grabbed a burgundy Reebok running top that I cannot find on the world wide internets, but that closely resembles this top:
It is FANTASTIC! I’m usually not one for bells and whistles - OR criss cross-y straps either, for that matter. But this! THIS TOP! Is a must buy. If you exercise or run.
The fabric, made for wicking away moisture, is soft to the touch. Some of those fabrics feel like rubber against your skin, especially in tropical heat and humidity. While the built in sports bra was supportive, my favorite part was the outer layer - it did not make me look like a sausage. Instead it was kind of loose and flowy, holding its own shape. This was a definite plus for me. I HATE to have stuff clinging to me wetly when I run.
There was a tiny pocket on the outside for my IPOD. I was worried about it clanking against my ribs when I ran, but again, my concern was for naught. While I was conscious of the IPOD, it didn’t bother me at all once I reached a steady pace.
And the best part? Even though I got really, REALLY sweaty, the shirt was never soaked through. Sometimes when your clothes absorb that much moisture you can get chilled. I didn’t have that problem. SO I just ran and ran to my heart’s content.
The only con was that I threw on a small sports bra under it for extra support, but I usually do that anyway.
I *WILL* be buying more of these tops. They are comfortable, functional, and I love the pocket!
Thanks, Reebok!
I’ve been nervous about trying those tops for running because the built in sports bra doesn’t look or feel too supportive. I suppose layering a sports bra underneath would do the trick - but isn’t that the same as just wearing a sports bra and a regular moisture-wicking tank over top of it anyway?