They’re made of an awesome and unique lightweight mesh that is designed for peak performance. I have to admit though; my favorite part of the short was the built-in undies that have excellent breathability and are quick to dry. This is definitely not your father’s short. I loved them.

On a related note, not along ago I had a discussion with a friend of mine only to find out that she wears underwear with her running shorts. This perplexed me because it never occurred to me to double-underwear. So I’d like to know, are you wearing running shorts with built-in undies, and additional underwear?

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Sugoi Zinc Short 100% Polyester, $40.00 US

Even if you are a bit on the smaller side you don’t have to settle for a compression bra. This no-smush bra has the cross-over styling that supports and separates. It’s constructed with a blend of microfiber and Lycra, so it won’t retain moisture as you sweat. This sports bra is recommended for A cups or as an everyday bra for B cups. Sizes: 32, 34, 36, 38

Available online for $24.95 at Title Nine

Have you worn this bra? Why not rate it (one to five stars) and leave me a comment to let our readers know how it worked for you.

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Wide rib band, hook-and-eye front closure. Provides medium-to high-impact support for C-through DDD-cups.

The ENELL Sports Bra was the top ranked sports bra for larger breasted women in the November Self Magazine sports bra review.

“The Enell Sports Bra is the best bra I have ever jogged in,” says Tricia, 23 a triple D who used to wear two bras to work out.

Comes in black and white, $56.00 by Enell, Inc. available at Lucy.

Have you worn this bra? Let us know your opinion by leaving a comment.

With the right gear, you too can run in the cold. So get geared up and enjoy running in the winter.

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Not exactly the look you want for those race day pictures. Kidding aside, sport bras are meant to provide a variety of no-brainer functions such as support and moisture control. And for most average-sized women, they do. I may be the only one, but the Ally McBeal in me wanted more. Or, actually, less. Is a little less compression and a lot less nipple too much to ask for?

After searching through the local running store, I came across Champion’s Shape 2000 Bra, which due to the form shaped cups could easily be referred to as “The Madonna Bra.” I like Madonna, so that was OK by me.

My reaction to this bra is mixed. It does most of the things a bra needs to do like wick away moisture and provide support. The extra padding provides the bulletproof protection I needed to conceal the extra happy expression not on my face. The molded cups served a duel purpose by separating my cleavage and eliminating the uniboob and the molded cups made my boobs look bigger. As a B cup, I’m all for bigger boobs.

The bra does however have many seams, and while they are lined with a felt-like fabric, I did chafe a little under the arms. Nothing a little BodyGlide couldn’t fix. While I think most women would agree that less nipple is a good look, more boob may not be such a good thing. The bra does come in a D cup. While it’s great that Champion carries larger sizes, the molded cups may not work for extended sizes; there’s a fine line between Madonna’s lingerie and Viking breast plates.
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Edit: The Champion Shape 2000 Bra is available at Amazon at this link: Champion – Shape 2000 T-Back Bra