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Week 9 Run 2 in the bag and can’t believe just one more to go! Found it quite heavy footed today and started to suffer some nipple chaffing running in a sweater (any good recommendations to overcome this soreness?). Managed 5 K in 31 mins. Think I struggled with rhythm possibly was running faster is the reason without realizing it.

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Nice run... all set for graduation now!

You could tape the nipples, but I think there’s less painful things to remove these days! ultrarunningltd.co.uk/train...

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TaiwanDog71Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Thank you for the reply. That is a great link. I think some solutions to work with and hopefully can stop the issue affecting my progress...

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If you’re a girl (or a bloke brave enough to wear a bra !) there’s a whole range of economical breast protection available in the maternity section of your local supermarket or chemist.

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TaiwanDog71Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid

Thanks but not brave enough! Someone told me to use Vaseline. Not sure if that is a joke?

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to TaiwanDog71

No, Vaseline should work, though it may not hold out for a full run. You can also rub it all over your feet to prevent blisters, apparently, though I suspect your trainers wouldn’t be too pretty afterwards ! A looser top may be your best bet ?

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davelinksGraduate in reply to TaiwanDog71

Don't think it's a joke, Vaseline can help in these cases of friction, then there's compeed or bodyglide..

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