Running Post BA

by Specialkj 26th September 2013, 11:21 am

I was given the all clear to go running at 6 weeks, so i went for a little jog with my 2 sports bras on. When I ran they felt like they were purring if you know what i mean, I didn't feel comfortable and was worried I was jigging them around too much too soon. Since then I have avoided running and just stuck to bike and cross trainer which has been pretty good. I also thought I would see how they felt the next day, and they did feel fine after the running, but I only jogged for 2 miles on and off, so not sure if I did a proper run, what they would feel like.

But I am missing my running, how has anyone else got on with this? How long did it take to feel like you weren't potentially damaging them?
x

by Corrina_Corrina 26th September 2013, 11:26 am

Hi hun, I was given the all clear to run 3-4 weeks after surgery, which sounded way too soon to me at the time. I did my first 3 mile run (albeit pretty gingerly) with 2 bras like you, ran the whole way though & felt fine. That was about 4 weeks post op. 15 months on they're still fine running, so the early runs didn't seem to do any damage. I'm only wearing the one shock absorber bra now, ought to wear 2 really, but find it digs in a lot under my boobs. My one bra is very supporting though. I run for miles & miles now, it's fine. Just get out there, but take it easy & just listen to your body :) xx

by LJR 26th September 2013, 11:30 am

I have been running again for a few weeks, I too was paranoid about excessive jiggling.

Any time before this that I had had to run ie after the dog etc it did feel weird and uncomfortable. So I was very aware of the fact that at that point I was not ready to run.

I bought a Triumph Tri-action Extreme and went running when I felt ready, probably more of a jog, for about 25 mins I think. It felt fine, I concentrated on getting into a rhythm with a gentle swing of the arms. I was fully expecting to be sore the next day, but I wasn't!

So I am running everyday, up to about 45mins, maximum 5 miles, and all is good. I am not a long distance runner though so I don't know if this would make a difference.

by Specialkj 26th September 2013, 11:32 am

Thats great Corrina, thank you, i just don't want to do any damage but at same time if it is really ok, then want to get out there!! I will go carefully and see how I go! That's great you are running for miles and miles now. xx

by Corrina_Corrina 26th September 2013, 11:39 am

Definitely go carefully, listen to your body. They do feel weird to start off & for a while they feel different, but that's just because they are! xx

by Specialkj 26th September 2013, 11:39 am

LJR you are very much the same time as me aren't you, so I am just going to get out there and do it, and see how I go.
xx

by LJR 26th September 2013, 12:42 pm

Specialkj wrote:LJR you are very much the same time as me aren't you, so I am just going to get out there and do it, and see how I go.
xx

Yes within a couple of days, exactly, give it a go and see how you feel x

by Specialkj 26th September 2013, 6:57 pm

Thanks ladies, thanks to you I ran a 3 miler, but tingly to start but got better although I am very unfit! But Yey ran non stop so that's it now! I'm off out at every chance albeit they feel ok Tomo.... Thx again for giving me confidence to get out there and do it! Xxxx

by LJR 28th September 2013, 7:51 pm

Fantastic, that's great news, just remember not to do too much too soon - maybe we should start a BB Running Thread!

by Bizzyboobs 28th September 2013, 8:14 pm

This is what I have been dreading... I love running. And have ran for years and its going to kill me not to do this. My surgeon has said 4 weeks and to take it easy...... Something I do not do. But I will...... With a good sports bra I will soon get back to it. I do lift too..... So this is going to be 6 weeks.......
It's so hard when you are so active, my exercise is my release......
BB running thread sound good.....xx

by jesber123 28th September 2013, 9:01 pm

Wow Specialkj your avi is great, I love your bra!!

by jenniferrf1 28th September 2013, 9:02 pm

Can I just say SPECIAL K your avi is amazing!! Where is that bra from?!? Xx

by Specialkj 29th September 2013, 1:09 am

Awwww jesber and jen, thank u, it's boux av,u don't know how happy u made me!!! Xxxxx

by jenniferrf1 29th September 2013, 5:45 am

Wow!! Gorgeous! You should be happy lol!! Your looking fab xx

by Specialkj 29th September 2013, 6:01 am

Thanks Jen, got measured at bravissimo!!! I'll do a post I think as very exciting!!!!! Xxx

by missvmac28 29th September 2013, 7:22 am

Specialk your avi really is fab!! I'm off to bravissimo today, wish me luck :-) xxx

by Specialkj 29th September 2013, 8:10 am

Good luck missvmac, ur avi is gorgeous Hun xxx

by Sarah1985 29th September 2013, 9:35 am

Thanks for this post girls, I've been dreading running until now. Can't wait to get back ow next week. :)

by clazabella 29th September 2013, 3:41 pm

I restarted Couch to 5k today...completed it last year November then other things got in the way and completely gave up. Started armed up with a Panache sports bra with an M & S zip up one over the top of that. My leftie (which is the rubbish side) started to ache a bit about 20 minutes into it but nothing major so i am just going to wait and see what it feels like tomorrow. I miss running i have decided....good luck Smike

by Specialkj 29th September 2013, 4:11 pm

I reckon u be ok Tomo clazbella, I've been twice now, no probs, so that's it now, going to enter 10k to give me a goal!!!! Xxx

by louise28 9th January 2014, 10:55 am

Girls this post has been so helpful to me, thank you. I'm just over 4 weeks and been back exercising since week 2, only doing bike, cross trainer (no arms), squats & abs (only as guided by surgeon). I'm so missing running and was told if felt ok, no pain etc, give it a go gently at 3 weeks. I've totally tuned into my body and haven't felt ready to attempt a slight jog until 2 days ago, so I slowly increased my speed on treadmill from brisk walk to gentle jog, I didn't even do a minute it felt sooo weird, no pain, my boobs just felt alien. So I'm parking running for another 2 weeks for now as I think I'm not ready mentally to break through the weirdness, it's so good to read that will pass.x

by Specialkj 9th January 2014, 1:06 pm

Hi Louise, glad the post helped you, ive not been on for a while as am all settled and pretty much back to normal exercise wise. I have been doing loads and loads of running, with my 2 bra's on and it has been absolutely fine. Entered a half marathon in March so confident they will be ok for this.
You are right to definately listen to your body, the first run I did felt so weird, but now i don't even notice they are there now.

Good luck with your recovery!!!
xx

by louise28 9th January 2014, 3:03 pm

Aw thanks SpecialK, that's so reassuring. You give me faith especially since you're at half marathon stage, well done you.
Which bras do you wear? I'm currently wearing a Triumph Tri action and shock absorber for recovery and was hoping they'll be fine for running after, with maybe a crop top over, you know like the nike ones?What do you recommend?x

by Specialkj 11th January 2014, 8:28 am

I wear a shock absorber or marks and spencer with the nike crop top sports bra over the top and they don't move an inch! So yeah u def be able to wear ur triumph no probs! Yey!!!!
I play netball too and only just gone back and they do feel bit like pulled muscles after but running been totally amazing from about week 7 xxxxx

by louise28 11th January 2014, 6:25 pm

Fab Specialk thanks, right I'm raring to go.x

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