iRun to prove to them that iCan – Catherine Smith, Manitoba
iRun iRun to maintain a strong physical and mental state – Tammy Rainville, Ontario
iRun because I cannot say no to a second slice of chocolate cake – Emily Shandruk, Vancouver, BC
iRun iRun for my heart, so it runs for me! – Cathy Brzoza, British Columbia
iRun because I live – Georges Schneller, Laval, QC
iRun for health, iRun for life – Pat Cheung, British Columbia
iRun iRun because it's better than almost everything else – Nathan Carey, Ontario
iRun to stay fit and release those running endorphins – Liliana Plava, Calgary, AB
iRun because it makes me feel good, allows me to spend time with my friends and gives me a feeling of accomplishment – Helen Kolodziejzyk, Calgary, AB
iRun iRun because couch potatoes die young – Cathy Andrew, Ontario
iRun but not enough – Michael Shaw, New Westminister, BC
iRun to get to know myself, my strength and my spirit – Lisa Groulx, Ontario
iRun because I am not as clumsy I thought I was – Hanna Baer, Quebec
iRun because people around me inspire me – Pina Bevilacqua, Caledon, ON
iRun for overall wellbeing – Trish McCourt, Halifax, NS
iRun because it makes me feel powerful – Sarah Kallaghan, Alberta
iRun because endorphins are free – Cassandra Chouinard, Ontario
iRun because all the ladies are chasing my sexy runner’s body – Chris Baker, Etobicoke, ON
iRun see where my feet will take me today – Megan Dolinskas, New York
iRun because food tastes better afterwards – Patrick Houston, Alberta
iRun iRun because I love the sense of accomplishment – Amber Moase, Nova Scotia
iRun iRun because it's cheaper than therapy – Leah Boulter, Alberta
iRun because it’s in me – Michael Foley, Stittsville, ON
iRun because otherwise I’m grumpy – Alexandre Charest, Quebec
iRun because I love the solitude – Janene Tailleur, British Columbia
iRun iRun because i love to – Mirella Petriello, Ontario
iRun so my daughters know that they can, too – Shelley Kirkpatrick, New Brunswick
iRun because it cleans up my life, because I drink more water, sleep better and eat healthier foods – Robin McIntyre, Ottawa, ON
iRun because there is no finish line – Claire Kilgour, Ontario
iRun slowly! – Jason Hoffman, Manitoba
iRun to be free and enjoy our beautiful country – Cheryl Carter, Clearwater , BC
iRun because of the peace and strength it brings me – Michelle Jordan, Ottawa, ON
iRun because I never thought I would be able to – Gary Morris, Winnipeg, MB
iRun iRun because I learn more about who I am with every km – Steph Mansell, Quebec
iRun because it’s better than almost everything else – Nathan Carey, Ontario
iRun iRun because endorphins are free – Cassandra Chouinard, Ontario
iRun iRun for me! – Judi Wearing, Saskatchewan
iRun because I learn more about who I am with every km – Steph Mansell, Quebec
iRun because when I run I feel most alive – Meghan Lynch, Ottawa, ON
iRun iRun to eat more, especially sweet potatoe fries – Joanna Skomra, Ontario
iRun because it’s a great way to see the world – Sherry Mahoney, British Columbia
iRun to inspire my kids to try – Glen Johnston, Nunavut
iRun away from the negative and towards the positive – Teri Lepard, Alberta
iRun iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brain – Marie-Claude Gregoire, Nova Scotia
iRun because I’ve lost 80 lbs and running has become fun – Cheryl Kelly, Ontario
iRun because it makes me feel powerful – Carlene Paquette, Carp, ON
iRun iRun because I like to be healthy – Melanie Oickle, New Brunswick
iRun to someday win the race – Lindy Dunlop, Yukon
iRun iRun to satisfy the irresistible urge – Tim Nixon, British Columbia
iRun because my heart tells me to – William Martin, Manitoba
iRun so I don’t say never ever again – Linda Klaric, Manitoba
iRun iRun for the challenge and to remember to fully live – Pascale Synnott, Québec
iRun because I can’t dance – Mario Javier, Ontario
iRun because it reminds me of how strong I can be – Monique Lavoie, Ontario
iRun iRun because it sure beats the bus – Robin Robbins, Alberta
iRun iRun because it's a great stress release – Brooke McKenzie, Yukon
iRun because running is like breathing to – Stephanie McEvoy, Ontario
iRun because the wall is meant to be broken – Jonathan Bird, Ontario
iRun to stay ahead of the weight gain – Myra Abstreiter, Alberta
iRun because somebody once told me I couldn’t – Heidi Abbey-Der, Saskatchewan
iRun because I want to qualify for Boston and raise money for charities near and dear to my heart – Christine Gracel, Calgary, AB
iRun iRun to feel great – Kathryn Rachar, Saskatchewan
iRun for the cool t-shirts! – Pina Bevilacqua, Ontario
iRun and run, and run, and run, and nobody can stop me – Andrei Lucaciu, Ontario
iRun because it reminds me that I am capable of so much more than I have done – James Sauve, Ottawa, ON
iRun iRun for the fresh air and adrenalin – Charlyn McGregor, Saskatchewan
iRun because it’s cheaper than therapy – Leah Boulter, Alberta
iRun iRun to correct years of sedentary living! – Mike Scott, Ontario
iRun because it gives my day a boost of energy – Sara Campbell, Nova Scotia
iRun to my happy place and some days it’s very – Doreen May, Alberta
iRun because I like buying running clothes – Pamela Blaikie, Ontario
iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation – Georgia Ioannou, British Columbia
iRun iRun for the individual pursuit – Robert Pelletier, New Brunswick
iRun because it gives me freedom to relax my brain – Marie-Claude Gregoire, Nova Scotia
iRun iRun to eat – Maureen Tritscher, Alberta
iRun to unleash my inner athlete – Adelle Densham, Avonmore, ON
iRun whenever I feel the need to escape – Iona Hillis, Ontario
iRun because I want to live to be 100! – Colette DeJean, Ontario
iRun because not everyone can – Olivia Harvey, New Brunswick
iRun iRun because I like buying running clothes – Pamela Blaikie, Ontario
iRun because I need it to soothe the soul, keep me in shape and for overall wellbeing – Beth Neil, Lombardy, ON
iRun because I get foot rubs afterward – Kate Howerton, British Columbia
iRun iRun because walking is too slow – Barry Knapp, Ontario
iRun because iEat – Sherry Maligaspe, British Columbia
iRun therefore I am – Duncan Walsh, Nottingham, UK
iRun iRun to kickstart my day – Sharon Strueby, Saskatchewan
iRun iRun away from the abyss – Charlene Thomas, Ontario
iRun iRun because iEat – Sherry Maligaspe, British Columbia
iRun iRun so that I can live longer and stronger – Derek MacPhail, Ontario
iRun so I can eat ice cream – Sandy Bolan, Ontario
iRun iRun because it is my tonic and my salvation – Georgia Ioannou, British Columbia
iRun because it gets my husband out there – Tricia LaLonde, Alberta
iRun because iLoves my man – Beverly Huang, Alberta
iRun iRun slowly! – Jason Hoffman, Manitoba
iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sons – Keith Bradbury, Newfoundland
iRun because it makes me whole – Denis Ladouceur, Quebec
iRun iRun to challenge my perceived limitations – Cassandra Williams, Ontario
iRun iRun because somebody once told me I couldn't – Heidi Abbey-Der, Saskatchewan
iRun for the challenge to go faster and farther – Steven Matejka, Alberta
iRun for the moment when both feet are off the ground – Catherine Anderson, British Columbia
iRun because it’s like flying, only lower – Glenn Johnson, Ontario
iRun iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn't – Peter Cicalo, Ontario
iRun because it’s fun when it’s done – Sue Matte, Ontario
iRun because it has saved my life – John Marshall, Alberta
iRun because pecan pie, french fries and beer are chasing me – Teresa Sterling, Ottawa , ON
iRun iRun to challenge my mind, body and soul – Sonia Mendes, Ontario
iRun iRun because it helps me see things more clearly – Jennifer Pitts, Ontario
iRun for me – Kiza Francis, Ottawa,ON
iRun iRun for relaxation and to motivate my two sons – Keith Bradbury, Newfoundland
iRun iRun to inspire my children! – Wendy Bowen, Manitoba
iRun at 50 years old because at 43 I couldn’t – Peter Cicalo, Ontario
iRun because it makes me a better person, a better wife, a better mother and a better friend – Nathalie Joncas-Caissie, St-Antoine, NB
iRun because I want to be a role model for our six kids – Catherine Empey, British Columbia
iRun because I can and I’m grateful – Terry SanCartier, Gatineau, QC
iRun to prove to myself I can – Lesley McGougan, Brampton, ON
iRun iRun all the livelong day – Pierre Saint-Laurent, Québec
iRun to challenge myself, physically and mentally – Kathleen Keenan, Brampton, ON
iRun because couch potatoes die young – Cathy Andrew, Ontario

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Your Bounce Stops Here
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sports Bras [but didn't know who to ask]
By Lora Shinn
Bouncing breasts sounds like the punchline to a stale Royal Canadian Air Farce skit. But the term is no laughing matter for active women like Danica Willson. Willson, a Vancouver-based runner, can't find the right bra, and so she doubles up: she uses two bras. With sore shoulders from her too-tight tops and chafing from a poor fit she's ready to burn both of them.
Willson's breast-related running issues are familiar to sports medicine physician Renata Frankovich, M.D., director of the Palladium Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre in Ottawa. She hears frequent complaints about breast tenderness, skin irritation and back and shoulder pain. "Heavier-breasted women feel more strain in the shoulder area," Dr. Frankovich says. The body tries to compensate for movement during sprints. And new research from the University of Portsmouth in the U.K. says breasts move not just up and down, but also from side to side and in and out. Or should that be in and ouch?
A bad bra can even affect your performance, says Brigitte Lessard, the co-owner of Calgary's Sportsbras.ca, a 1,000-square-foot store packed with over 45 athletic bras, from sizes 32A to 52DDD. She says that to mitigate bounce, many runners race with their arms tucked in. "Many women don't realize it really affects the way you run," she says. Which explains her business slogan: Less bounce for your buck.
Obviously, Willson wants to find an improved source of support and says she's in the market for a new bra. But when she hits the stores, she feels confused by jock-top labels listing "all this crazy technology." She asks, "Does it actually make a difference?"
Some studies indicate that a good bra can make a difference -- reducing breast pain for 80 percent of women. For finding that great sports bra, take these tips with you on your next dash to the shop.
Bra shopping 101Runner, measure thyself. The key to proper fit is proper measurement. Age, pregnancy and weight gain or loss can all affect breast shape and size. Ask a pro for help at a specialty undergarment shop that carries athletic bras.
Looks matter. According to Lessard, women say "I want support, but I don't want the uniboob." Stores today offer many attractive styles, from the fortress-like Enell to more feminine options that work under everyday tops, like the Champion Shape 200 T-Back. But always choose function over form, in the search bounceless comfort.
Cups for all. Women with an A-cup or B-cup should seek compression in a bra that slides over the head. Women with a C-cup and above need both compression and encapsulation. Encapsulation bras provide support for each breast in individual cups.
Deciphering labels: Willson's ticket confusion is completely understandable, Lessard says: "A lot of it is fluff. Each manufacturer comes up with a different word that means wicking." C-cup tops and up are constructed from heavy, strong cloth. "If the material is really thick, it's going to stay wetter," she observes. On the other hand, you also don't want a wimpy top, even if you're a B. Lessard says to grab the strap and bottom seam, and pull gently. If the fabric stretches easily, it won't offer enough support.
Testing, testing. Give that bra a pre-workout in the fitting room: Jump and bounce as if you're heading down the Trans Canada Trail. "If it's not comfortable in the changing room, it's not going to be comfortable while running," Dr. Frankovich says. The bra should fit neither too tight nor too loose. And remember, all bras stretch with use.
Care and wear. Wash your bra as gently as possible, and never add fabric softener to water, which can destroy the fabric's wicking action, Lessard says. Hang the bra to air-dry naturally, as machine heat can cause shrinkage.
Something new. How often should you replace your athletic bra? Lessard suggests shopping for a fresh one when chafing or bouncing occurs, resulting from too-loose fabric. "And if you have holes in the bra, you're past the due date," she says. Don't go more than two years between purchases.
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