How to Deal With Period Cramps During Training chafing is still very strong due to moisture and salt from sweat and the duration of your runs. You may reduce some of the chafing if you get a custom fit at a local running store. Proper fit can make a world of difference. One option is Duct tape (have you seen all the cute colors and patterns it comes in now?), but there are a few other options before you go MacGyver-ing.

BODYGLIDE is a great product for chafe-free living. It is easy to apply prerun and comes in portable sizes to take with you on the run. Make sure to apply right before the run and cover every inch of skin the bra touches. Just when you think you've lubed up properly, a cold postrun shower instantly alerts you to the places you missed on your back! Reapply throughout the run in the high chafing areas around the band and seems. Although Bodyglide decreases chafing, it's a thin coating that can wear off, especially on longer runs and in hot, humid weather. There's also a product called A Part of Hearst Digital Media Running in the Cold.

Published: Oct 27, 2014 9:30 PM EDT Could Women Be Hardwired for Endurance Events. It forms a seal on the skin, is padded and waterproof and will protect the chafed area. It is also helpful to apply these bandages on high-wear areas to prevent chafing for longer runs. Another strategy that can be helpful is alternating styles of running bras. Doing so will alternate the wear patterns on your skin and avoid aggravating the same areas every run. The key is in prevention–lube the high-risk chafing spots generously and reapply as you run, especially on long, hot runs.

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