Comments on: Avoid Bleeding Nipples At All Cost http://www.misszoot.com/2009/05/28/avoid-bleeding-nipples-at-all-cost/ misszoot.com - the mundane life of a horribly geeky mother of 3 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:32:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stephanie http://www.misszoot.com/2009/05/28/avoid-bleeding-nipples-at-all-cost/#comment-713116 Stephanie Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:06:53 +0000 http://www.misszoot.com/?p=4887#comment-713116 @Sarah Lena -- I tried those C9 running shorts on in the store a couple weeks ago and didn't like them. The waistband really bothered me, although I will admit I am unfortunately very picky about material and waistbands. I've tried the Nike tempo track shorts (just once now) and loved them. Almost all my workout clothes are C9, so I definitely recommend people try them out, but I've had no luck with their shorts. I have one pair of C9 shorts that I like from about 2 years ago, but they changed them and all pairs I've bought since don't work for me. @Sarah Lena — I tried those C9 running shorts on in the store a couple weeks ago and didn’t like them. The waistband really bothered me, although I will admit I am unfortunately very picky about material and waistbands. I’ve tried the Nike tempo track shorts (just once now) and loved them.

Almost all my workout clothes are C9, so I definitely recommend people try them out, but I’ve had no luck with their shorts. I have one pair of C9 shorts that I like from about 2 years ago, but they changed them and all pairs I’ve bought since don’t work for me.

]]> By: Sarah Lena http://www.misszoot.com/2009/05/28/avoid-bleeding-nipples-at-all-cost/#comment-711346 Sarah Lena Fri, 29 May 2009 19:50:03 +0000 http://www.misszoot.com/?p=4887#comment-711346 We are going to do this, you and I. It's gonna suck but in November, we're both going to be so svelte and amazing that we'll be so glad we did it. And my personal hint: the Nike shorts up there look great, and a great investment if you're a serious runner, but C9 at Target (the Champion brand) makes a serious knock-off that's a fraction of the price. That's what I've pretty much lived in thus far. Here's what I think they are online (none of the descriptions mention an inner liner/panty, and that's what sold me): http://www.target.com/C9-Champion-Woven-Running-Short/dp/B001P7LZ56/qid=1243626490/ref=br_1_16/175-7594214-1817950?ie=UTF8&node=401739011&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=401739011&rank=salesrank&rh=tgt%5F1%3ARunning%20Shorts&page=1 We are going to do this, you and I. It’s gonna suck but in November, we’re both going to be so svelte and amazing that we’ll be so glad we did it.

And my personal hint: the Nike shorts up there look great, and a great investment if you’re a serious runner, but C9 at Target (the Champion brand) makes a serious knock-off that’s a fraction of the price. That’s what I’ve pretty much lived in thus far.

Here’s what I think they are online (none of the descriptions mention an inner liner/panty, and that’s what sold me):
http://www.target.com/C9-Champion-Woven-Running-Short/dp/B001P7LZ56/qid=1243626490/ref=br_1_16/175-7594214-1817950?ie=UTF8&node=401739011&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=401739011&rank=salesrank&rh=tgt%5F1%3ARunning%20Shorts&page=1

]]> By: Darcey http://www.misszoot.com/2009/05/28/avoid-bleeding-nipples-at-all-cost/#comment-711340 Darcey Fri, 29 May 2009 18:45:16 +0000 http://www.misszoot.com/?p=4887#comment-711340 Zoot - one thing my marathon coach reminded me that sometimes the shoes *do* need "breaking in" -- though not in the traditional sense, I guess. Since shoe manufacturers upgrade certain styles every year or so, eventually, your favorite style of shoe is going to be discontinued. (Which is why its a great idea to keep an eye for sales on your favorite shoe at expos, online, in stores, etc.) When the new style is introduced, even if its the same family (Asics 2130s vs 1130s), they do make changes - and some of the changes can create hotspots that your old shoes didn't... like thinner material on the tongue, a slightly wider heel-cup, taller sides around the ankles, etc. Add to that, often times, by the time you replace your shoes, the insole on your older shoe is worn down pretty far from all the impact. The new shoes are going to have brand-new springiness, and your instep/heel arch may be sore the first couple runs from trying to compensate for the difference. I guess it all boils down to the fact my coach told me to give my shoes at least 2 weeks of regular runs (maybe 3x/week) at shorter distances (at least relative to your training schedule) before taking them out for an hour or more. And enough with the parenthetical statements... Zoot – one thing my marathon coach reminded me that sometimes the shoes *do* need “breaking in” — though not in the traditional sense, I guess. Since shoe manufacturers upgrade certain styles every year or so, eventually, your favorite style of shoe is going to be discontinued. (Which is why its a great idea to keep an eye for sales on your favorite shoe at expos, online, in stores, etc.) When the new style is introduced, even if its the same family (Asics 2130s vs 1130s), they do make changes – and some of the changes can create hotspots that your old shoes didn’t… like thinner material on the tongue, a slightly wider heel-cup, taller sides around the ankles, etc.

Add to that, often times, by the time you replace your shoes, the insole on your older shoe is worn down pretty far from all the impact. The new shoes are going to have brand-new springiness, and your instep/heel arch may be sore the first couple runs from trying to compensate for the difference.

I guess it all boils down to the fact my coach told me to give my shoes at least 2 weeks of regular runs (maybe 3x/week) at shorter distances (at least relative to your training schedule) before taking them out for an hour or more.

And enough with the parenthetical statements…

]]> By: Amy W http://www.misszoot.com/2009/05/28/avoid-bleeding-nipples-at-all-cost/#comment-711322 Amy W Fri, 29 May 2009 13:05:03 +0000 http://www.misszoot.com/?p=4887#comment-711322 Thanks for the tips. I am going to run my first 1/2 marathon next March (the Disney Princess one) and I am going to need all the help I can get! Thanks for the tips. I am going to run my first 1/2 marathon next March (the Disney Princess one) and I am going to need all the help I can get!

]]> By: ali http://www.misszoot.com/2009/05/28/avoid-bleeding-nipples-at-all-cost/#comment-711243 ali Fri, 29 May 2009 02:25:04 +0000 http://www.misszoot.com/?p=4887#comment-711243 I'm running my first half-marathon with my sister in November. I'm excited and terrified all at the same time! wait? no ipod? really? I’m running my first half-marathon with my sister in November. I’m excited and terrified all at the same time!

wait? no ipod? really?

]]> By: Hannah http://www.misszoot.com/2009/05/28/avoid-bleeding-nipples-at-all-cost/#comment-711152 Hannah Thu, 28 May 2009 21:52:33 +0000 http://www.misszoot.com/?p=4887#comment-711152 The weekend before my birthday it's the London Marathon. My Dad used to joke about putting me in for the mini marathon (I think its like 3 or 5 miles rather than the whole hog!) He keeps joking now about putting me in for the full marathon - I can guarantee I think I'd die before getting to the end. I keep wanting to start running and stuff but I don't know where to start - maybe you can help lol. The weekend before my birthday it’s the London Marathon. My Dad used to joke about putting me in for the mini marathon (I think its like 3 or 5 miles rather than the whole hog!)

He keeps joking now about putting me in for the full marathon – I can guarantee I think I’d die before getting to the end.

I keep wanting to start running and stuff but I don’t know where to start – maybe you can help lol.

]]> By: ellbee http://www.misszoot.com/2009/05/28/avoid-bleeding-nipples-at-all-cost/#comment-711149 ellbee Thu, 28 May 2009 21:44:58 +0000 http://www.misszoot.com/?p=4887#comment-711149 Running partner=best idea ever! I was an athletic person when I was in college, but never was really into running. Then, two months ago, I was a bit tipsy at my 30th birthday party and declared my intention to run in the Bolder Boulder (v. popular 10k held on Memorial Day.) My friend took me seriously, declared himself my running partner, and lo and behold, we ran the race on Monday AND beat our goal of a sub-60min time. (By :15 seconds. Hells yeah!) We've already decided we're going to keep training for a half-marathon either this fall or next spring. I never could have made it without him! On a side note: the day I find a pair of shorts that don't come up to my armpits AND don't work their way up all in my crotch so my thighs do their best imatation of firestarters, I'll buy a pair in every color. Till then, viva la spandex undershort! Running partner=best idea ever! I was an athletic person when I was in college, but never was really into running. Then, two months ago, I was a bit tipsy at my 30th birthday party and declared my intention to run in the Bolder Boulder (v. popular 10k held on Memorial Day.) My friend took me seriously, declared himself my running partner, and lo and behold, we ran the race on Monday AND beat our goal of a sub-60min time. (By :15 seconds. Hells yeah!) We’ve already decided we’re going to keep training for a half-marathon either this fall or next spring. I never could have made it without him!
On a side note: the day I find a pair of shorts that don’t come up to my armpits AND don’t work their way up all in my crotch so my thighs do their best imatation of firestarters, I’ll buy a pair in every color. Till then, viva la spandex undershort!

]]> By: Maxine Dangerous http://www.misszoot.com/2009/05/28/avoid-bleeding-nipples-at-all-cost/#comment-711112 Maxine Dangerous Thu, 28 May 2009 21:20:35 +0000 http://www.misszoot.com/?p=4887#comment-711112 I'm not a runner (unless the ice cream truck has just passed my house) but find your posts really inspiring. I remember reading about a product called Nip Stick on the Indigo Wild website; it's to prevent chafing. I don't know if it's something you'd want to try (like I said: not a runner, haven't used it, not getting paid by the company to mention it) but if you want to look it up, here's the link: http://www.indigowild.com/shopping/zips-natural-sport.cfm. I committed, around 3:00 a.m. this morning (when I was clearly out of my damn mind), to walking a 5K with a friend in a couple months. As I've recently only excelled at walking from my chair to the kitchen and back -- in addition to two half-mile walks in the past two months that have left me feeling like I wanted to die -- I'm nervous but excited. I've done plenty of charity walks and know without a doubt I can do it. Just... gotta... step... away... from... my... laptop. ;) Good luck, Zoot! :D I’m not a runner (unless the ice cream truck has just passed my house) but find your posts really inspiring. I remember reading about a product called Nip Stick on the Indigo Wild website; it’s to prevent chafing. I don’t know if it’s something you’d want to try (like I said: not a runner, haven’t used it, not getting paid by the company to mention it) but if you want to look it up, here’s the link: http://www.indigowild.com/shopping/zips-natural-sport.cfm.

I committed, around 3:00 a.m. this morning (when I was clearly out of my damn mind), to walking a 5K with a friend in a couple months. As I’ve recently only excelled at walking from my chair to the kitchen and back — in addition to two half-mile walks in the past two months that have left me feeling like I wanted to die — I’m nervous but excited. I’ve done plenty of charity walks and know without a doubt I can do it. Just… gotta… step… away… from… my… laptop. ;)

Good luck, Zoot! :D

]]> By: The Other Laura http://www.misszoot.com/2009/05/28/avoid-bleeding-nipples-at-all-cost/#comment-711110 The Other Laura Thu, 28 May 2009 21:16:45 +0000 http://www.misszoot.com/?p=4887#comment-711110 Zoot. I just started running and am looking at running a 5K as my goal. It's getting hot here in South Texas and I did my first run on a treadmill yesterday. It felt really odd and today I'm sore in different places than when I was running on the street. Any advice for treadmill training? Zoot. I just started running and am looking at running a 5K as my goal. It’s getting hot here in South Texas and I did my first run on a treadmill yesterday. It felt really odd and today I’m sore in different places than when I was running on the street. Any advice for treadmill training?

]]> By: DCZia http://www.misszoot.com/2009/05/28/avoid-bleeding-nipples-at-all-cost/#comment-711092 DCZia Thu, 28 May 2009 20:38:01 +0000 http://www.misszoot.com/?p=4887#comment-711092 Great post! I started running a few years ago, and I'm definitely not the fastest one out there, but I love the challenge. A few comments - Body Glide (available at sports shops) will help with all kinds of chafing. I have serious sports bra chafing (I got hooters, people) and some generous application of Body Glide has left me chafe-free, even on 20-mile runs in humid DC summer. For men: band-aids on the nipples, dudes. Shorts: I'm genetically blessed with "athletic" thighs. There's some rubbin' that goes on. I have run in compression-type shorts ("bike" shorts w/o the padding) but switched a couple of years ago to New Balance Mira shorts. Longer length, supersoft material, no chafing! I use with a healthy dose of Body Glide for long runs and humid days. Run on, y'all. Great post! I started running a few years ago, and I’m definitely not the fastest one out there, but I love the challenge. A few comments – Body Glide (available at sports shops) will help with all kinds of chafing. I have serious sports bra chafing (I got hooters, people) and some generous application of Body Glide has left me chafe-free, even on 20-mile runs in humid DC summer. For men: band-aids on the nipples, dudes. Shorts: I’m genetically blessed with “athletic” thighs. There’s some rubbin’ that goes on. I have run in compression-type shorts (“bike” shorts w/o the padding) but switched a couple of years ago to New Balance Mira shorts. Longer length, supersoft material, no chafing! I use with a healthy dose of Body Glide for long runs and humid days. Run on, y’all.

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