Playing To Win

This post includes a review of the Victoria’s Secret Incredible sport bra. Influenster provided me with complimentary Victoria’s Secret products to test and review as part of a contest.

I have a friend who is very competitive. She doesn’t like to play if she doesn’t think she can win–or at least make a good showing. Sometimes I am jealous of her tenacity, but other times I think she is missing out.

I can be competitive too, but I don’t mind trying something new even if I am pretty sure that I will suck. I certainly believe in giving it my all and playing to win, but I can define winning as doing my best and having fun. 

Maybe it’s because my kids are older and I no longer have to “let” them win once in a while, but I know that winning isn’t every thing. These days, spending time together playing a game or trying a new activity is its own reward–even if I “lose” by a landslide.

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Victoria’s Secret is playing to win with their new line of sport bras. Influenster sent me a Victoria’s Secret Incredible sport bra to review, and I put it to the test at my friend’s gym, running 20 minutes on the treadmill and then doing a 20 minute full-body strength routine.

(I’ll let you go to the Victoria’s Secret website for a front view!)

The Incredible model has maximum support with underwiring and breathable padding with a wicking liner. I wasn’t sure about the padding since I get so sweaty, but it didn’t bother me. I was comfortable wearing it without a shirt on the gym treadmill–it provides full coverage–and I love the design of the back. It comes in 23 colors and patterns although I don’t see my yellow one on their website. The laundry instructions say machine wash and tumble dry. I air dry all of my workout clothes, but it’s good to know that this bra can go in the washing machine.

Do you think there’s a difference between giving it your all and playing to win?

Do you hand wash your sport bras?