Re: Female chafing problem

> 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