Sportbra rash

[slinkedog]

Okay, I have another "personal" question. When I ride, I wear a sportsbra and after a few workouts have a nasty, pimply rash on my ribs under my boobs. I need a fairly supportive bra, but the one I have I got to do aerobics in, so I think maybe it's overkill. I wear a 36D. Any suggestions for something comfy, but pretty supportive?

[SadieKate]

Is it the same bra that causes it every time? Different bras? Is this different than in the past so something like a detergent change could be causing it?

[pedalfaster]

Not to diminish the efforts of our fine sponsors, but I find the best selection and advice for sports bras at Title 9 and Road Runner Sports (yes a running catalog!).

If this rash occurs with different bras, I think Sadiekate might be onto something. A latex allery perhaps? You could also try a topical solution like BodyGlide if you think the problem is just chaffing.

[slinkedog]

I only have one sports bra, so I don't know if it could be a detergent thing. I have no latex issues, at least, I've never had a reaction at the doctor's office or hospital. My bra has an elastic band around my ribs and it is kind of tight. I will check out the sites you mentioned and will try the body glide. That's a great idea i never thought of!! Thanks, Ladies!

[snapdragen]

I like Moving Comfort's bras - current favorite is Melborne. It's supposed to be good for women who have chafing problems.

[doc]

For good support, I know champion makes an underwire sports bra that I find pretty comfortable. The cheapest place to buy it is at onehanesplace.com Happy hunting.

[administrator]

Title 9's "Last Resort" bra is actually the Enell bra -- unfortunately it isn't suitable for swimming in so it doesn't work for triathlon. If anyone happens to come across a very supportive (D-cup) t-back bra that can be used for all three events in a triathlon, we'd love to hear about it. We've been searching for quite some time now and haven't found anything workable yet...

[SadieKate]

Wow! I can't imagine anything moving anywhere with this. Looks good for running but kind of overkill is you just want to bike. If they could make this swimmable and in some kind of fabric that could be shown to the public it would be great for tri.

Enell bra

Admin, thanks for looking out for us!

[snapdragen]

Hi Slinke - REI does carry Moving Comfort, they don't always have what you want in stock though

Title Nine has a store in Palo Alto, but to be honest, I wasn't really impressed with it! I'll stick to their website or the Berkeley store.

Good luck!

(The last resort bra has always seemed a little frightening to me...... )

[SadieKate]

(The last resort bra has always seemed a little frightening to me...... )

New movie -- Attack of the Killer Sports Bras!

I can't tell you how many times I've gotten stuck trying to take one off!

[trigurl]

Slinky, try underarmour! I like the looks of theirs and they are supposed to be great at moisturewicking, plus you can get pink, blue and other colors and they are reversible!!!!

Talk about getting stuck in a bra, sheesh, I make sure I go in the stall to take mine off! it is quite embarassing when they are wet and you try to take them off, I like the zipper fronts better but I still have to wear 2 no matter.

[DeniseGoldberg]

I can't tell you how many times I've gotten stuck trying to take one off!

I thought I was just a klutz! It makes me feel good to hear that it's a more general problem.

[Irulan]

WAG's Bounce Free Bra

this one is made in my region, it's getting RAVE reviews. Mountain Gear carries it... TE, this is one you might want to look at.



Irulan

[SadieKate]

How is the double strap under the straps of a hydration pack? I can't stand lumps and bumps under the straps or under the pack itself. And, the one and only front zipper bra I have takes 4 hands to squish, tuck and zip . Funny, how there always seems to be a volunteer in the house. Ok, back to G-rated conversation. How 'bout the comfort of them 'ther double straps under a heavy pack?

[slinkedog]

Well, Snapdragen, I just got back from REI and they didn't have the one I was interested in. However, I found a Hind one that I think will work out. The nice thing about REI is they have a 100% satisfaction guaranteed return policy, so if it doesn't work out, I can take it back.

http://www.activasports.com/cgi-bin/...0%28Inktomi%29

That's the one I got. The fabric is really soft and it comesdown further on my torso than my Champion one did. Hopefully this will take care of the problem!!

Thanks for all of your helpful input, Ladies! I really appreciate you guys!