This is the reality of training for a marathon – CHAFING. It sucks people, but I am not here to lie to you. There will be chafing.
Before training for a full mary I had ran 13 miles many times. I had experienced some irritation, but nothing really bothersome (I don’t think it’s necessary to get into the details, you’re welcome). For some reason when I ran 15 miles for the first time I had the worst chafing on my chest right where the top of my sports bra touches my skin. I didn’t even realize until I got back home and stepped into the shower. The second the hot water hit my chest I realized – my skin was completely raw! It stung and burned so bad! It was painful ;( Boo. I had a very red and inflamed rash for a few days afterwards too.
Lesson to keep – that sports bra is no good for long runs.
Don’t let this happen to you! Apply Body Glide or Vaseline at the first hint of chafing!
I was getting chafing where my heart rate monitor would rub underneath my sports bra. I started putting deodorant on where the heart rate monitor was and it works!
ok girl I have done the same thing, but I ran 26.3 miles in the rain the whole time, and had no chafing!!!! Heres the secret rub your body down with vasoline it really works!!!!
Tami – yeah I definitely think it depends on the sports bra. some are just better than others. I have body glide, but I haven’t used it that much.
i’ve had chafing a couple times from running halfs so it must really suck with a full!
do you think it’s normal or do we not wear the right sports bra? i have BAD chafing, I know what you mean about the water hitting your chest in the shower. have you tried the body glide?