Sports Bras 101: Fit, Support Levels & Running Comfort with Nike's Anna Burdekin

Sports Bras 101: Fit, Support Levels & Running Comfort with Nike's Anna Burdekin

This week on the Women's Running Collective, Hayles and Jussie kick things off with a hilarious recap of a rainy Sydney drive, Vivid crowds, and another big week of training as they continue preparing for the Gold Coast Marathon.

The girls chat through race-pace long runs, interval sessions, threshold workouts and navigating training around some wild weather before diving into a topic every female runner can benefit from: sports bras.

Joining the podcast is Nike EKIN Anna Burdekin, one of Nike's internal product experts and storytellers. Anna is passionate about bra innovation and helping women find the right sports bra for their body, sport and goals.

Together they unpack why sports bras can be so confusing to shop for, the science behind breast movement while running, how the wrong bra can impact comfort, posture and even performance, and the simple fit checks every woman should know before heading out the door.

Anna also shares Nike's support-level system, common mistakes women make when buying bras, and her top picks for runners looking for high and ultra-high support.

Plus, Hayles and Jussie recap the biggest takeaways, share a listener message about comparison and self-kindness, and give an update on their Gold Coast Marathon preparations.

Timestamps

00:00 Podcast Kickoff

00:54 Sydney Drive Chaos

03:16 Weekly Running Recap

05:09 Boobs To Bras Segue

05:28 Meet Anna Burdekin

07:20 Why Sports Bras Are So Hard To Shop For

09:50 The Most Common Bra Mistakes Women Make

13:11 The Science Of Breast Bounce

14:49 Pain, Posture & Performance Impacts

18:06 Five Steps To Fitting A Sports Bra Properly

21:22 Understanding Support Levels

23:06 Small Cup Sizes, Cycles & Changing Needs

25:42 The Marathon Bounce Math

27:20 How Breast Movement Can Affect Your Stride

28:17 Bra Technology & Nike Research

30:20 Why The Right Support Helps Women Stay Active

31:49 Anna's Nike Bra Recommendations: Swift & Rival

33:52 Community, Confidence & Personal Stories

35:55 Hayles & Jussie's Bra Fit Checklist Recap

37:34 Athlete Box Recommendation (Use Code: WOMENRUN15) https://www.theathletebox.com.au/

39:59 Gold Coast Marathon Training Update

40:53 Listener Message: Comparison, Progress & Giving Yourself Grace

43:43 Final Community Send-Off

Whether you're training for your first 5K or your next marathon, this episode is packed with practical advice that could completely change the way you think about sports bras and running comfort.