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.