100 lb. Club - A little embarrassing....
Grumbleworts
12-08-2010, 07:31 PM
So I'm doing C25K, and I have become aware that when I'm running (now that I'm up to a time that is actually sort of taking awhile) I jiggle. Alot. I'm pretty sure the people behind me aren't looking at my butt and thighs flopping around, but its bugging me.
Anyone have any suggestions? Wearing spandex under the sweatpants?
Thanks!
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You could try using spandex. :)
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Jen516
12-08-2010, 08:27 PM
Same issue... I wear running tights that I got at Target with a Nike running tank. They both make it a lot more comfortable to run. I run on a treadmill in my house, so i don't wear anything over them, but I totally could (and WOULD if I ever left the house! :D). It would still be comfortable.
justErin
12-08-2010, 08:59 PM
I wear bike shorts and a good fitting sports bra at home, and then when I am at the gym, I throw a loose tshirt over the bra and either basketball-type shorts or loose yoga pants. It helps me a lot with the self-consciousness!
twinmommaplusone
12-08-2010, 09:13 PM
Spandex are awesome, it contains the bounce and jiggle, even for me still~!
Then to be honest, I used to choose a treadmill that wasn't in front of everyone, sort of off to the side. Plus I stop worrying about it. When I see large people running it makes my heart smile becuase I know too how hard it was to do it. So I think good stuff, never bad. I sorta feel that way about most people in the gym, they are there for health and if they thought those sorts of things then shame on them!
krampus
12-08-2010, 10:01 PM
Spandex. You'll feel way better.
vdander24
12-08-2010, 10:24 PM
I wear sliders/spandex. It helps. Also, I have a pair yoga pants that have a super high waistband, so that helps the middle.
katy trail
12-08-2010, 11:37 PM
2 bras.
nelie
12-08-2010, 11:40 PM
compression shorts.
Nikki6kidsmom
12-09-2010, 02:03 AM
Yes spandex, compression shorts, biker shorts whichever you fancy. But I remember when I got to the place where I didn't worry about the jiggle and what people thought because I am on a mission to change my life. Keep up the running because the jiggle will get less and less!
PaulaM
12-09-2010, 11:25 AM
Other runners are too busy trying to breathe to think about your jiggling, just keep running!
Gale02
12-09-2010, 04:23 PM
It's that saying: "You worry to much about what other people think of you. Stop worrying, because they aren't thinking about you they're thinking about themselves."
Most people (especially at a gym or running outside) are way too focused on what they're doing to even give someone else a glance, much less a thought.
Keep on running, you're doing great!! :)
Jojo381972
12-10-2010, 12:13 AM
Good tips. I was just thinking today that I'm jiggling when I run. My pants and underpants are a bit big on me and I'll have to take up the spandex idea.
Two bras is a must for me cause I heavily jiggle in that area. ;)
Gale02
12-10-2010, 01:29 PM
In lieu of 2 bras you might check out Enell sports bras. They strap those suckers down, no movement at all. They're a bit pricey, but worth every penny IMO if you're top heavy like I am.