SFU Run Lab

10/15/2025

It's time for 'shrink it and pink it" to go. Read our Open Access study on running footwear 👟 needs and preferences of recreational and competitive women runners across the lifespan: https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/11/4/e002597 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃‍♀️

The shoes’ male-focused design might be getting in the way of the comfort and performance of female runners.

10/05/2025

Help us improve breast support in soccer! 🏃‍♀️⚽🏋️‍♀️

We are inviting women aged 18–60 who play soccer (at any level) to take part in an online survey about breast motion discomfort during exercise.

The goal of this study is to better understand which movements & activities cause the most discomfort, so that we can help improve breast support, comfort, and participation in physical activity.

👉 The survey is anonymous
👉 Takes about 8-10 minutes
👉 You’ll be asked about your physical activity, and any discomfort you experience during different exercises, movements, and phases of activity
👉 Share strategies you use to manage or reduce this discomfort.

In appreciation, you’ll be entered into a draw for one of three $50 gift cards! 🎁

📌 Take the survey here: https://surveymonkey.ca/r/BMSoccer

📌 Or scan the QR code in the image below

Please also share this post with your network to help us reach more women!

SFU Ethics ID: #30003190

09/03/2025

Help us improve breast support in sport! 🏃‍♀️⚽🏋️‍♀️

We are inviting women aged 18–60 who engage in physical activity to take part in an online survey about breast motion discomfort during exercise.

The goal of this study is to better understand which activities cause the most discomfort, so that we can help improve breast support, comfort, and participation in physical activity.

👉 The survey is anonymous
👉 Takes about 10–15 minutes
👉 You’ll be asked about your physical activity, and any discomfort you experience during different exercises, movements, and phases of activity.
👉 Share strategies you use to manage or reduce this discomfort.

In appreciation, you’ll be entered into a draw for one of three $50 gift cards! 🎁

📌 Take the survey here: https://surveymonkey.ca/r/BMDSFacebook

📌 Or scan the QR code in the image below

Please also share this post with your network to help us reach more women!

SFU Ethics ID: #30003190

08/14/2025

💡Help us understand breast discomfort during physical activity and be entered for a chance to win one of three $50 lululemon gift cards!

We're looking for healthy women aged 18-60 who are physically active to complete a short survey. Your responses will help us better understand experiences and improve support for women in sport and exercise.

✅ You can take part if you:
• Identify as a woman
• Are aged 18-60
• Participate in physical activity
• Have not had reconstructive breast surgery or mastectomy
• Are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have no medical conditions affecting movement or pain perception

📍Survey link here:
https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/
breastdiscomfortduringphysicalactivity

08/09/2025

💡 Help us understand breast discomfort during physical activity!

We’re looking for healthy women aged 18–60 who are physically active to complete a short survey. Your responses will help us better understand experiences and improve support for women in sport and exercise.

✅ You can take part if you:
• Identify as a woman
• Are aged 18–60
• Participate in physical activity
• Have not had reconstructive breast surgery or mastectomy
• Are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have no medical conditions affecting movement or pain perception

📍 Survey link here:
https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/breastdiscomfortduringphysicalactivity