Female chafing problem

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Expect to pay $30.00 or more for a decent running/sports bra.and it's uncommon to see these better
brands (Moving Comfort and Champion) for sale.

Onehanesplace.com carries Champion bras off-price.

-S

Thank You, I just read about Body Glide and it sounds pretty good. I will give it a try. Val
"marisa" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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The problem is when I run five miles or more I chafe under my breasts. I am

not

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unnaturally large or small. About a 36-38 b or c cup. I wear sports bras

all

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the time. The kind you would find at Walmart or K-mart. When I run I

put

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vaseline under my breasts and this helps most of the time. However

during

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the marathon it was not enough and I became very chafe, close to

bleeding.

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Does anyone have any hints to help prevent this? Would and actual

running

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bra help? Any advice would be appreciated.

Val,

I recommend Body Glide (sternoff.comsternoff.comOpen ↗). During my first

marathon

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training, I had one of my sportsbras rub my skin raw during a 20 mile run. It was pretty nasty,
especially afterwards when it scabbed over. I

started

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using Body Glide and have not had any chafing problems since.

Since I'm not sure what kind of sports bras Walmart and K-Mart sell, I

don't

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know if yours are good or bad. I've bought most of mine at real running stores, as they usually
have more supportive models. Most of the

sportsbras

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I've seen at non-running stores are too flimsy for anyone over an A cup to run in.

marisa

Thanks, I didn't know that vaseline was so inferior. I wil try the body glide. Also I will go to my
running store and see what kind of bras they have. I guess it is time to shell out a little more
money to save me pain in the long run. Val "Jean S. Barto" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:JDdjb.89831$k74.53395@lakeread05...

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First of all congrats on the marathon--my PR is 5:24, at Chicago 2 years ago, and now that I'm
injured and 30 lbs heavier now, I have lots of work and weight loss to accomplish before I attempt
another marathon.

As far as your breast chafing problem is concerned, the solution is lots

and

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lots of Body Glide, a product that's better than vaseline, and won't dissolve during prolonged
exercise. You should also invest in some more supportive sports bras--they are sold at your local
running store, or

online

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stores like RoadRunner Sports and Title 9 Sports. Most likely the ones you've bought at the
discount stores are simply for show, not for support. Expect to pay $30.00 or more for a decent
running/sports bra.and it's uncommon to see these better brands (Moving Comfort and Champion) for

sale.

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Buy the ones that are rated for C and D/DD cups--the other ones for A and

B

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cups, although they might fit, will *not* support you properly and you'll pay later for wearing a
flimsy sports bra with excessive chafing and pain from bouncing.

Although your breast size is *normal* as far as the regular population is concerned, you are quite
well-endowed for a runner. I am a size 34DD/36D, and I am by far the most well-endowed woman in my
running club's interval workout, and at most races. Some of my large size now is resulting from

my

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weight gain, so as I lose some weight I'll see some decrease in my

breasts,

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but I'll never be flat-chested by any means. You'll probably also find

the

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same thing as you lose weight and gain fitnesss and muscle.

Hope this helps--

Jean in VA

"vjpratt" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Hi, I am not an avid runner. Been doing it a couple of years, but I am

trying

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to

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work up to do an ironman triathlon in a few years. So I ran my first marathon last Sunday. I am
a slow runner and it took me 4 1/2 hours. The problem is when I run five miles or more I chafe
under my breasts. I am

not

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unnaturally large or small. About a 36-38 b or c cup. I wear sports bras

all

Quoted message said:

the time. The kind you would find at Walmart or K-mart. When I run I

put

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

vaseline under my breasts and this helps most of the time. However

during

Quoted message said:

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the marathon it was not enough and I became very chafe, close to

bleeding.

Quoted message said:

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Does anyone have any hints to help prevent this? Would and actual

running

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bra help? Any advice would be appreciated. Val

Thanks, but I am not sure I would like to get rid of the bra. The tank tops just don't seem
supportive enough to me. I will try some on and see how they feel though. Val "Breasts R best"
<[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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The logical answer is simple, wear no bra, and a tight cotton tank top tee shirt. If you do take
my advice, please let me know where and when you run.

marisa said:

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The problem is when I run five miles or more I chafe under my breasts. I am

not

Quoted message said:

unnaturally large or small. About a 36-38 b or c cup. I wear sports

bras

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

all

Quoted message said:

the time. The kind you would find at Walmart or K-mart. When I run I

put

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

vaseline under my breasts and this helps most of the time. However

during

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

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the marathon it was not enough and I became very chafe, close to

bleeding.

Quoted message said:

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Does anyone have any hints to help prevent this? Would and actual

running

Quoted message said:

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bra help? Any advice would be appreciated.

Val,

I recommend Body Glide (sternoff.comsternoff.comOpen ↗). During my first

marathon

Quoted message said:

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training, I had one of my sportsbras rub my skin raw during a 20 mile

run.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

It was pretty nasty, especially afterwards when it scabbed over. I

started

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

using Body Glide and have not had any chafing problems since.

Since I'm not sure what kind of sports bras Walmart and K-Mart sell, I

don't

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

know if yours are good or bad. I've bought most of mine at real running stores, as they usually
have more supportive models. Most of the

sportsbras

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I've seen at non-running stores are too flimsy for anyone over an A cup

to

Quoted message said:

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run in.

marisa

Thank you, I will check it out. Val "S" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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[email hidden] says...

Quoted message said:

Expect to pay $30.00 or more for a decent running/sports bra.and it's uncommon to see these
better brands (Moving Comfort and Champion) for

sale.

Quoted message said:

Onehanesplace.com carries Champion bras off-price.

-S

Quoted message said:

The problem is when I run five miles or more I chafe under my breasts. I am

not

Quoted message said:

unnaturally large or small. About a 36-38 b or c cup. I wear sports bras

all

Quoted message said:

the time. The kind you would find at Walmart or K-mart. When I run I put vaseline under my breasts
and this helps most of the time. However during the marathon it was not enough and I became very
chafe, close to bleeding. Does anyone have any hints to help prevent this? Would and actual
running bra help? Any advice would be appreciated.

Val,

I recommend Body Glide (sternoff.comsternoff.comOpen ↗). During my first marathon training, I had one of
my sportsbras rub my skin raw during a 20 mile run. It was pretty nasty, especially afterwards when
it scabbed over. I started using Body Glide and have not had any chafing problems since.

Since I'm not sure what kind of sports bras Walmart and K-Mart sell, I don't know if yours are good
or bad. I've bought most of mine at real running stores, as they usually have more supportive
models. Most of the sportsbras I've seen at non-running stores are too flimsy for anyone over an A
cup to run in.

marisa

First of all congrats on the marathon--my PR is 5:24, at Chicago 2 years ago, and now that I'm
injured and 30 lbs heavier now, I have lots of work and weight loss to accomplish before I attempt
another marathon.

As far as your breast chafing problem is concerned, the solution is lots and lots of Body Glide, a
product that's better than vaseline, and won't dissolve during prolonged exercise. You should also
invest in some more supportive sports bras--they are sold at your local running store, or online
stores like RoadRunner Sports and Title 9 Sports. Most likely the ones you've bought at the discount
stores are simply for show, not for support. Expect to pay $30.00 or more for a decent
running/sports bra.and it's uncommon to see these better brands (Moving Comfort and Champion) for
sale. Buy the ones that are rated for C and D/DD cups--the other ones for A and B cups, although
they might fit, will *not* support you properly and you'll pay later for wearing a flimsy sports bra
with excessive chafing and pain from bouncing.

Although your breast size is *normal* as far as the regular population is concerned, you are quite
well-endowed for a runner. I am a size 34DD/36D, and I am by far the most well-endowed woman in my
running club's interval workout, and at most races. Some of my large size now is resulting from my
weight gain, so as I lose some weight I'll see some decrease in my breasts, but I'll never be
flat-chested by any means. You'll probably also find the same thing as you lose weight and gain
fitnesss and muscle.

Hope this helps--

Jean in VA

"vjpratt" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Hi, I am not an avid runner. Been doing it a couple of years, but I am trying

to

Quoted message said:

work up to do an ironman triathlon in a few years. So I ran my first marathon last Sunday. I am a
slow runner and it took me 4 1/2 hours. The problem is when I run five miles or more I chafe under
my breasts. I am

not

Quoted message said:

unnaturally large or small. About a 36-38 b or c cup. I wear sports bras

all

Quoted message said:

the time. The kind you would find at Walmart or K-mart. When I run I put vaseline under my breasts
and this helps most of the time. However during the marathon it was not enough and I became very
chafe, close to bleeding. Does anyone have any hints to help prevent this? Would and actual
running bra help? Any advice would be appreciated. Val

The logical answer is simple, wear no bra, and a tight cotton tank top tee shirt. If you do take my
advice, please let me know where and when you run.

marisa said:

Quoted message said:

The problem is when I run five miles or more I chafe under my breasts. I am

not

Quoted message said:

unnaturally large or small. About a 36-38 b or c cup. I wear sports bras

all

Quoted message said:

the time. The kind you would find at Walmart or K-mart. When I run I put vaseline under my
breasts and this helps most of the time. However during the marathon it was not enough and I
became very chafe, close to bleeding. Does anyone have any hints to help prevent this? Would and
actual running bra help? Any advice would be appreciated.

Val,

I recommend Body Glide (sternoff.comsternoff.comOpen ↗). During my first marathon training, I had one of
my sportsbras rub my skin raw during a 20 mile run. It was pretty nasty, especially afterwards when
it scabbed over. I started using Body Glide and have not had any chafing problems since.

Since I'm not sure what kind of sports bras Walmart and K-Mart sell, I don't know if yours are good
or bad. I've bought most of mine at real running stores, as they usually have more supportive
models. Most of the sportsbras I've seen at non-running stores are too flimsy for anyone over an A
cup to run in.

marisa

vjpratt said:

Thanks, I didn't know that vaseline was so inferior. I wil try the body glide.

I suggest you get someone to apply it for you...someone like me?

So, where do you run? Anyplace along your route that's suitable for setting up a video camera? <G>

vjpratt said:

Thanks, but I am not sure I would like to get rid of the bra. The tank tops just don't seem
supportive enough to me. I will try some on and see how they feel though. Val "Breasts R best"
<[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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The logical answer is simple, wear no bra, and a tight cotton tank top tee shirt. If you do take
my advice, please let me know where and when you run.

marisa said:

> The problem is when I run five miles or more I chafe under my breasts. I am
not
> unnaturally large or small. About a 36-38 b or c cup. I wear sports

bras

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

all
> the time. The kind you would find at Walmart or K-mart. When I run I

put

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> vaseline under my breasts and this helps most of the time. However

during

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> the marathon it was not enough and I became very chafe, close to

bleeding.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> Does anyone have any hints to help prevent this? Would and actual

running

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> bra help? Any advice would be appreciated.

Val,

I recommend Body Glide (sternoff.comsternoff.comOpen ↗). During my first

marathon

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

training, I had one of my sportsbras rub my skin raw during a 20 mile

run.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

It was pretty nasty, especially afterwards when it scabbed over. I

started

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

using Body Glide and have not had any chafing problems since.

Since I'm not sure what kind of sports bras Walmart and K-Mart sell, I

don't

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

know if yours are good or bad. I've bought most of mine at real running stores, as they usually
have more supportive models. Most of the

sportsbras

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I've seen at non-running stores are too flimsy for anyone over an A cup

to

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

run in.

marisa

One word. Mastectomy.

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I guess it is time to shell out a little more money to save me pain IN THE LONG RUN.

Ba-dum-bum (rimshot)

Good One!

Mike

In article said:

Hi, I am not an avid runner. Been doing it a couple of years, but I am trying to work up to do an
ironman triathlon in a few years. So I ran my first marathon last Sunday. I am a slow runner and
it took me 4 1/2 hours. The problem is when I run five miles or more I chafe under my breasts. I
am not unnaturally large or small. About a 36-38 b or c cup. I wear sports bras all the time. The
kind you would find at Walmart or K-mart. When I run I put vaseline under my breasts and this
helps most of the time. However during the marathon it was not enough and I became very chafe,
close to bleeding. Does anyone have any hints to help prevent this? Would and actual running bra
help? Any advice would be appreciated. Val

Beyond Vaseline and Body Glide.

Val,

I'd look at your arm swing and the torque of your upper body. If chafing is taking place, then as
your arm is swinging it must be swinging back and pulling the sports bra in that direction ever so
little. With 2000+ armswings a mile that adds up over 26.2 miles.

I'd do my runs practicing keeping the shoulders relaxed and allowing the arms at the shoulder to
swing forward a quarter to a half inch more.

Check out: mindfulness.commrb3.aspOpen ↗ which talks about the arms really don't swing
backwards. It just looks like that. In reality the arm stays forward and the body passes that
forward arm.

In health and on the run, Ozzie Gontang Maintainer - rec.running FAQ Director, San Diego Marathon
Clinic, est. 1975

Mindful Running: mindfulness.commr.aspOpen ↗ faqs.orgrunning faqOpen ↗

Thanks, I hadn't thought about my arm swing before. But I will pay attention to it and see what
happens. Val "Ozzie Gontang" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

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In article said:

Hi, I am not an avid runner. Been doing it a couple of years, but I am

trying to

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

work up to do an ironman triathlon in a few years. So I ran my first marathon last Sunday. I am
a slow runner and it took me 4 1/2 hours. The problem is when I run five miles or more I chafe
under my breasts. I am

not

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

unnaturally large or small. About a 36-38 b or c cup. I wear sports bras

all

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

the time. The kind you would find at Walmart or K-mart. When I run I

put

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

vaseline under my breasts and this helps most of the time. However

during

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

the marathon it was not enough and I became very chafe, close to

bleeding.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Does anyone have any hints to help prevent this? Would and actual

running

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

bra help? Any advice would be appreciated. Val

Beyond Vaseline and Body Glide.

Val,

I'd look at your arm swing and the torque of your upper body. If chafing is taking place, then as
your arm is swinging it must be swinging back and pulling the sports bra in that direction ever so
little. With 2000+ armswings a mile that adds up over 26.2 miles.

I'd do my runs practicing keeping the shoulders relaxed and allowing the arms at the shoulder to
swing forward a quarter to a half inch more.

Check out: mindfulness.commrb3.aspOpen ↗ which talks about the arms really don't swing
backwards. It just looks like that. In reality the arm stays forward and the body passes that
forward arm.

In health and on the run, Ozzie Gontang Maintainer - rec.running FAQ Director, San Diego Marathon
Clinic, est. 1975

Mindful Running: mindfulness.commr.aspOpen ↗ faqs.orgrunning faqOpen ↗

Completely unintentional, but I wish I had done it on purpose, it is quite a good pun. Val "Mike R."
<[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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Quoted message said:

I guess it is time to shell out a little more money to save me pain IN THE LONG RUN.

Ba-dum-bum (rimshot)

Good One!

Mike

"vjpratt" <[email hidden]> wrote in :"]news:[email hidden]:

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Thanks, but I am not sure I would like to get rid of the bra. The tank tops just don't seem
supportive enough to me. I will try some on and see how they feel though. Val "Breasts R best"
<[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

The logical answer is simple, wear no bra, and a tight cotton tank top tee shirt. If you do take
my advice, please let me know where and when you run.

marisa said:

> The problem is when I run five miles or more I chafe under my breasts. I am
not
> unnaturally large or small. About a 36-38 b or c cup. I wear sports

bras

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

all
> the time. The kind you would find at Walmart or K-mart. When I run I

put

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> vaseline under my breasts and this helps most of the time. However

during

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> the marathon it was not enough and I became very chafe, close to

bleeding.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> Does anyone have any hints to help prevent this? Would and actual

running

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> bra help? Any advice would be appreciated.

Val,

I recommend Body Glide (sternoff.comsternoff.comOpen ↗). During my first

marathon

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

training, I had one of my sportsbras rub my skin raw during a 20 mile

run.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

It was pretty nasty, especially afterwards when it scabbed over. I

started

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

using Body Glide and have not had any chafing problems since.

Since I'm not sure what kind of sports bras Walmart and K-Mart sell, I

don't

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

know if yours are good or bad. I've bought most of mine at real running stores, as they usually
have more supportive models. Most of the

sportsbras

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I've seen at non-running stores are too flimsy for anyone over an A cup

to

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

run in.

marisa

I'm a male. Bloody nipples were common after only 5 or 6 miles(southern U.S.....hot) Buy and don't
forget the BODY GLIDE!!! It really does work. Band-Aids on nipples is iffy. My daughters were
mortified at my bloody shirt(emotional scarring as well as pain) Running stores also sell nip
guards, but if you sweat, good luck.

holdon said:

My daughters were mortified at my bloody shirt(emotional scarring as well as pain)

Why on earth would you show them your bloody [censored]?

I've heard about that problem with men. I guess that's where we females are lucky wearing sports
bras. One of my friends eliminates that prblem in the summer by eliminating the shirt. Val

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>

I'm a male. Bloody nipples were common after only 5 or 6 miles(southern U.S.....hot) Buy and don't
forget the BODY GLIDE!!! It really does work. Band-Aids on nipples is iffy. My daughters were
mortified at my bloody shirt(emotional scarring as well as pain) Running stores also sell nip
guards, but if you sweat, good luck.

vjpratt said:

I've heard about that problem with men. I guess that's where we females are lucky wearing sports
bras. One of my friends eliminates that prblem in the summer by eliminating the shirt. Val

Where do you live? What streets and trails do you run on? What time of day? How big are her [censored]?