Female chafing problem
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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
jsbarto1@cox.net says...
> Expect to pay $30.00 or more for a decent running/sports bra.and it's uncommon to see these better
> brands (Moving Comfort and Champion) for sale.
Onehanesplace.com carries Champion bras off-price.
-S
Thank You, I just read about Body Glide and it sounds pretty good. I will give it a try. Val
"marisa" <newsgroups@marisagroberg.com> wrote in message news:voqp5bd20ft14d@corp.supernews.com...
> > The problem is when I run five miles or more I chafe under my breasts. I am
> not
> > unnaturally large or small. About a 36-38 b or c cup. I wear sports bras
> all
> > the time. The kind you would find at Walmart or K-mart. When I run I
put
> > vaseline under my breasts and this helps most of the time. However
during
> > the marathon it was not enough and I became very chafe, close to
bleeding.
> > Does anyone have any hints to help prevent this? Would and actual
running
> > bra help? Any advice would be appreciated.
>
> Val,
>
> I recommend Body Glide (http://www.sternoff.com/). During my first
marathon
> training, I had one of my sportsbras rub my skin raw during a 20 mile run. It was pretty nasty,
> especially afterwards when it scabbed over. I
started
> using Body Glide and have not had any chafing problems since.
>
> Since I'm not sure what kind of sports bras Walmart and K-Mart sell, I
don't
> know if yours are good or bad. I've bought most of mine at real running stores, as they usually
> have more supportive models. Most of the
sportsbras
> I've seen at non-running stores are too flimsy for anyone over an A cup to run in.
>
> marisa
Thanks, I didn't know that vaseline was so inferior. I wil try the body glide. Also I will go to my
running store and see what kind of bras they have. I guess it is time to shell out a little more
money to save me pain in the long run. Val "Jean S. Barto" <jsbarto1@cox.net> wrote in message
news:JDdjb.89831$k74.53395@lakeread05...
> 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" <vjpratt@echoes.net> wrote in message news:bmjkqq02nuv@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > 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
> >
>
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"
<BreastMan@siliconvalley.com> wrote in message news:rapqov0qgso3lhvocv7uv1f2cctcauj32u@4ax.com...
> 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.
>
> On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 10:16:12 -0500, "marisa" <newsgroups@marisagroberg.com> wrote:
>
> >> 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,
> >
> >I recommend Body Glide (http://www.sternoff.com/). 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
Thank you, I will check it out. Val "S" <pleasenomail@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.19f7637513d42e1e989857@news.east.earthlink.net...
> jsbarto1@cox.net says...
> > 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
> 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,
I recommend Body Glide (http://www.sternoff.com/). 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" <vjpratt@echoes.net> wrote in message news:bmjkqq02nuv@enews1.newsguy.com...
> 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
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.
On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 10:16:12 -0500, "marisa" <newsgroups@marisagroberg.com> wrote:
>> 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,
>
>I recommend Body Glide (http://www.sternoff.com/). 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
On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 22:56:49 -0400, "vjpratt" <vjpratt@echoes.net> wrote:
>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>
On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 22:54:37 -0400, "vjpratt" <vjpratt@echoes.net> wrote:
>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"
><BreastMan@siliconvalley.com> wrote in message news:rapqov0qgso3lhvocv7uv1f2cctcauj32u@4ax.com...
>> 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.
>>
>> On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 10:16:12 -0500, "marisa" <newsgroups@marisagroberg.com> wrote:
>>
>> >> 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,
>> >
>> >I recommend Body Glide (http://www.sternoff.com/). 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
>> >
>
> 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 <bmjkqq02nuv@enews1.newsguy.com>, vjpratt <vjpratt@echoes.net> wrote:
> 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: http://www.mindfulness.com/mrb3.asp 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: http://www.mindfulness.com/mr.asp http://www.faqs.org/faqs/running-faq/
Thanks, I hadn't thought about my arm swing before. But I will pay attention to it and see what
happens. Val "Ozzie Gontang" <gontang215@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:161020031037298309%gontang215@sbcglobal.net...
> In article <bmjkqq02nuv@enews1.newsguy.com>, vjpratt <vjpratt@echoes.net> wrote:
>
> > 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: http://www.mindfulness.com/mrb3.asp 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: http://www.mindfulness.com/mr.asp http://www.faqs.org/faqs/running-faq/
Completely unintentional, but I wish I had done it on purpose, it is quite a good pun. Val "Mike R."
<mrioux@e-architect.siht-evomer.com> wrote in message news:votecld7angk2a@corp.supernews.com...
> > 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" <vjpratt@echoes.net> wrote in news:bml1an01fab@enews4.newsguy.com:
> 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"
> <BreastMan@siliconvalley.com> wrote in message news:rapqov0qgso3lhvocv7uv1f2cctcauj32u@4ax.com...
>> 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.
>>
>> On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 10:16:12 -0500, "marisa" <newsgroups@marisagroberg.com> wrote:
>>
>> >> 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,
>> >
>> >I recommend Body Glide (http://www.sternoff.com/). 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
>> >
>>
>
>
>
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.
On Fri, 17 Oct 2003 05:48:03 GMT, holdon <me!@home.com> wrote:
> My daughters were mortified at my bloody shirt(emotional scarring as well as pain)
Why on earth would you show them your bloody ****?
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
> >> >
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> 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.
On Fri, 17 Oct 2003 09:17:01 -0400, "vjpratt" <vjpratt@echoes.net> wrote:
>
>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 boobs?
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