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HELP! Belly slap when running!

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Burntmybiscuits · 02/05/2020 07:40

I know this isn't the most glamorous topic...

I used to run 5ks twice a week in 2017, but hurt my hip so I stopped. I've since put quite a lot of weight on (about 3 stone, although I was never 'slim' to start with). I went for my first run for a long time this morning. Took my headphones out mid way through and all I heard was "Slap! Slap!". Realised it was coming from my belly slapping when I run! Oh my goodness, I was so embarrassed I could have died right there. I know that it will go away gradually once I start losing weight, but I really don't want this to put me off running! Has anyone out there had a similar experience and can recommend some garments that might constrict my belly a little to hopefully lessen the noise? Thanks so much for reading!

Also posting in Style and Beauty for the garment advice Smile

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Burntmybiscuits · 02/05/2020 08:10

My leggings are just bog standard Primark exercising ones, so I'm definitely looking to invest!

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purplemunkey · 02/05/2020 07:57

What are you wearing to run in? I wear nike running leggings and they hold in everything quite snugly. I’m not mi ideal weight at the mo but whether I’m in slim mode or have put on a bit of weight, my mum tum never leaves... proper running leggings work for me though.

brassbrass · 02/05/2020 07:54

I really wouldn't care if you ran past me and there was a slapping sound or whatever 🤷

Most people have headphones in anyway.

YouJustDoYou · 02/05/2020 07:51

I've a pair of high waist running lycra that helps me

Coldhandscoldheart · 02/05/2020 07:49

Just what Oo say, or I have a mahoosive bit of tubigrip that I had to support my pelvis in pregnancy. Sometimes I wear that. But it’s quite thick & hot.

ByeByeMissAmericanPie · 02/05/2020 07:47

You need some leggings with enough Lycra to hold it all in. I speak from experience!
They are ££ but Sweaty Betty power leggings would probably work. Or something with a really wide waistband.

Well done for getting back into it!

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Burntmybiscuits · 02/05/2020 07:46

Thanks guys, I will be browsing this morning! I had my ovary removed when I was a teen, sadly I will always have a little overhang where the scar cut across the muscle. Any extra weight I carry makes it bulge even more. I feel self conscious about it at the best of times.

On another note, would you all recommend a mixture of running and Hiit to help tone my muscles? That's what I plan to do.

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GrumpiestOldWoman · 02/05/2020 07:43

Shapewear, I wear the biggest hold-it-all-in pants I can find to stop my c-section belly flapping about.

I go for firm control ones but go up a size so they support rather than squeeze, otherwise I find them too uncomfortable to wear for long.

M&S do cotton ones which are ace.

wehaveafloater · 02/05/2020 07:41

Spanx!

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