Monday, October 29, 2007
At last: Help for runners' chafing!
This marathon I actually SOLVED a couple long-term chafing issues I've had! I'm so proud of myself!
OK, guys, just move along now because this post is for the girls.
I have a couple spots that my jogbras *always* chafe me in long events. I've tried all kinds of lubricants, etc., and they reduce it but never solved the problem.
This time I cleaned the areas (this probably only works for hairless flat skin areas cleaned free from oils, btw) and put a big 3"x2" piece of Tegaderm there.
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/SH/SkinHealth/brands/tegaderm/
I thought it would rub off during the race, but it didn't - it stayed put perfectly and worked like a charm!
Another tool in my long-distance arsenal!!! Not sure if it will stay on during a swim, though, but it's worth a test-swim. . . .
OK, guys, just move along now because this post is for the girls.
I have a couple spots that my jogbras *always* chafe me in long events. I've tried all kinds of lubricants, etc., and they reduce it but never solved the problem.
This time I cleaned the areas (this probably only works for hairless flat skin areas cleaned free from oils, btw) and put a big 3"x2" piece of Tegaderm there.
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/SH/SkinHealth/brands/tegaderm/
I thought it would rub off during the race, but it didn't - it stayed put perfectly and worked like a charm!
Another tool in my long-distance arsenal!!! Not sure if it will stay on during a swim, though, but it's worth a test-swim. . . .
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i have two little spots permanently scarred into my chestal area, about a thumb's width apart from each other, right where a v-neck top would hit if I ever wore one. for someone with so little cleavage you wouldn't think it would be an issue, but it is. your tip is something to consider trying.
I also got rubbed raw on the back of my waist by my belt pack last year -- I usually wear it over my shirt but it worked its way under and I still have a darker spot there from it.
I also got rubbed raw on the back of my waist by my belt pack last year -- I usually wear it over my shirt but it worked its way under and I still have a darker spot there from it.
First off - congrats on your very nice marathon finish! I'd like to break 5:30 myself some day. Second, do you think the tagaderm stuff would work on inner thighs? They are my nemesis.
Thanks!
I have to employ a double layer of Lycra in that particular region to prevent self-immolation.
But it's worth a try!!
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I have to employ a double layer of Lycra in that particular region to prevent self-immolation.
But it's worth a try!!
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