CHAFING - Health + Injury - Runner's World

jimimac

09/10/2002 at 02:52

anyone got any ideas on how to prevent chafing on the inner thighs? this only affects me when i wear shorts and then after about 8 miles.i now wear longs for all runs over 10k but i find that the longs get very sweaty after 10 miles.i notice that around 90% of marathon runners wear shorts---how do they solve the chafing problem?i am running the dublin marathon and would be grateful for advice on this.

Weep Iglet

09/10/2002 at 07:28

I tried vaseline recently and it worked, but it has to be said that it's a bit messy and yukky.

I've heard that Bodyglide is best, and as soon as I get organised I'm going to send off for some. I read here that it's available from Wayside Kinetics in Cambridge via http://www.way-side.demon.co.uk/main_frameset.html

Good luck :)

Fell Running

09/10/2002 at 08:02

Try cycling shorts. Bourne sports have 'em on offer right now a tenner a pair.

WildWill..... pirate

pirate

09/10/2002 at 08:06

If you go for cycling shorts - make sure you get the non padded variety - the padded insert can make for awkward running ;o)

I prefer the Vaseline option myself

The Bobolink

09/10/2002 at 11:14

lycra shorts and a liberal dose of vaseline.

cougie

pirate

09/10/2002 at 11:21

Nobody mentioned lubrication to me when I was persuaded into running - only after I had my entry for London was I told about the brutal initiation - the 'slathering on of the Vaseline'.

What sick kinda perverts are you ?

;-)

The Bobolink

09/10/2002 at 12:11

When I did the Robin Hood the other week, at about 12 miles I passed a St Johns Ambulance volunteer holding out her hand containing a large blob of the stuff. I mean what was I going to do with it at that moment in time ? Surely I would have been artrested !

RossB

09/10/2002 at 13:03

I too have a thigh chafing problem in those little "marathon" shorts, so I wear Lycra shorts instead - I like the Nike Drifit ones. I find I can wear the little shorts if I wear plenty of vaseline too, but it seems easier to stuff them at the back of the drawer and wear other stuff instead.

A long term solution to the problem would seem to be to reshape my thighs so they didn't rub together. Anyone know any good exercises for that, or do I need surgery?!

Gaz.

09/10/2002 at 13:04

Yes its the old vaseline for me, but how do you get it off your hands before you run? tried washing it off but its waterproof.

Glenn

09/10/2002 at 13:06

Cougie

"What sick kinda perverts are you ?"

Have you SEEN the Dark Side thread?

Gaz.

09/10/2002 at 13:09

I have seen the dark side thread !

What are they on about ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

cougie

pirate

09/10/2002 at 13:36

Oh well, we know all about them. Stay away little cat - those badgers and foxes can be vicious. And as for the monkey......

Last I looked there was a Tractor involved. Must be some kinda Agricultural Sacrificing ritual.

Gaz.

09/10/2002 at 14:34

How right you are Cougie, there is even someone (mentioning no names) who thinks he is a badger !!!!!!!!!!

jimimac

12/10/2002 at 02:17

thanks to all for your suggestions--have tried the vaseline--ok up to 6 miles --after that misery--had hoped that a hi-tech solution may have evolved considering the many hundreds of thousands (perhaps millions)who have done long distance races--might make a good Phd project for a budding sports scientist or materials techie--Piglet,i will also try Bodyglide--thanks for the tip---what is the "dark side"?

Warrior in Woolworths

12/10/2002 at 02:28

u don't want 2 go 2 the dark side mate. you won't come back.

Plodding Hippo

12/10/2002 at 08:31

Go on Jim, I dare you
I have to run in longs as well, only solution I fear
Do the vaseline as well, just in case

Bionic Ironwolf pirate

pirate

15/10/2002 at 21:06

Jim - those who mentioned Bodyglide have it right, it's the best invention since sliced bread. Us triathletes use it a lot to prevent chafing of thighs and nipples in wet swimsuits, also under Neoprene wetsuits to prevent sore necks/arms/knees. And it doesn't get on your hands either - it comes in a push-up stick like a deodorant. I can't live without it for endurance events.

jimimac

15/10/2002 at 22:14

i borrowed a pair of lycra shorts to run in a 10 mile race on sunday 13th---totally daft looking but what comfort---no chafing no sweating no irritation--am getting a pair despite looking like an escapee from the tour de france--will also try the bodyglide---thanks for all the suggestions
still havent a clue about the dark side

Plodding Hippo

15/10/2002 at 23:26

just try it Jim

jimimac

15/10/2002 at 23:38

benz,
am totally intrigued by this "dark side"--how do i access it?