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Ladies: Recommend a tank top for race day (Read 101 times)

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    After more than 2 years, 4 marathons, a 50k, a 24-hour run, and countless long runs, my favorite race tank is in need of being retired. One of the seams is now starting to chafe after only 6 miles, which is simply not acceptable.

    So, I am in search of a new one. What I loved the most about the old one (which was a Moving Comfort that I found on clearance at Runningwarehouse - no sign of it anymore) was the nice big pocket in the small of my back. It was big enough to hold my phone and several gels, but because the tank was fitted, there was absolutely zero bouncing.

     

    This "Tri-Top" from SkirtSports is the closest I've found, but maybe some of you who wear Athleta, Lululemon, and others like that have a recommendation. I don't like the idea of dropping $70 on a tank top, but if it meets my criteria (fitted, comfortable, big pocket with no bounce), I will do it.

    20,000 miles behind me, the world still to see.

    happylily


      Shari, the tanks from runningskirts are amongst my favorites. No bra needed, a pocket in the back, long enough and I like the criss cross strings. If you buy them on sale (they always have a few colors on sale), they are a great deal. FWIW, as much as I like the Lululemon pants, shorts and some of their skirts, I do not like their tanks. They may be good for yoga, but not for running in my opinion.

       

      PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013

              Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013

      18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010

      Nevrgivup


        Shari, the tanks from runningskirts are amongst my favorites. No bra needed, a pocket in the back, long enough and I like the criss cross strings. If you buy them on sale (they always have a few colors on sale), they are a great deal. FWIW, as much as I like the Lululemon pants, shorts and some of their skirts, I do not like their tanks. They may be good for yoga, but not for running in my opinion.

         

        I like this tank! Smile

        Running is my mental-Ctrl-Alt-Del. 

        LRB


          I like this tank! Smile

           

          +1

           

          If my lady left the house in that to run, I would assume she was running to see her other boyfriend.  lol

          Docket_Rocket


            I have both the lululemon and this one Lily posted.  That one is good but if you have big boobs they can become uncomfortable.

            Damaris

             

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              I have never worn a tank racing or running. I think I look too fat in them. Truth.

              Just B.S.


                 

                +1

                 

                If my lady left the house in that to run, I would assume she was running to see her other boyfriend.  lol

                 

                If you ever find out she has another boyfriend and you want to get back at her, give me a call. Smile LOL

                happylily


                  I have never worn a tank racing or running. I look too fat in them. Truth.

                   

                  You're either a liar or suffer from too much humbleness. 

                  PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013

                          Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013

                  18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010

                  happylily


                     

                    If you ever find out she has another boyfriend and you want to get back at her, give me a call. Smile LOL

                     

                    LOL... And I'll take your DH. 

                    PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013

                            Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013

                    18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010

                    Just B.S.


                       

                      You're either a liar or suffer from too much humbleness. 

                       

                      No too much Catholic upbringing with Nuns. Showing skin was frowned upon.

                      Plus I do suffer from whatever it is they call it when you still see the fat girl in

                      the mirror even though that was 35 pounds ago and she doesn't exist anymore.

                      I literally do not even own a tank top for running. A singlet pushes me outside my

                      comfort zone Smile

                       

                      Truth

                      Just B.S.


                         

                        LOL... And I'll take your DH. 

                         

                        Snort!!!!!!!!!!

                        LRB


                          LOL... And I'll take your DH. 

                           

                          Who is driving us all, your DH?  lol

                          bluerun


                          Super B****

                             

                            No too much Catholic upbringing with Nuns. Showing skin was frowned upon.

                            Plus I do suffer from whatever it is they call it when you still see the fat girl in

                            the mirror even though that was 35 pounds ago and she doesn't exist anymore.

                            I literally do not even own a tank top for running. A singlet pushes me outside my

                            comfort zone Smile

                             

                            Truth

                             

                            To bring up the age-old debate... why is a tank top different from a singlet??

                            chasing the impossible

                             

                            because i never shut up ... i blog

                            happylily


                               

                              Who is driving us all, your DH?  lol

                               

                              He's busy running with your wife. 

                              PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013

                                      Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013

                              18 marathons, 18 BQs since 2010

                              LRB


                                He's busy running with your wife. 

                                 

                                Bam!