1. BodyGlide Skin Formula, 37g, £11.99 www.bodyglide.com The days of slathering yourself in Vaseline to stop chafing, prevent blisters and ease the removal of wetsuits are long gone, and for that we have Bodyglide, the granddaddy of anti-chafing
Bodyglide Anti Blister and Chafing Stick (£12)Kerry says: Because when it comes to blisters, prevention is much better than cure. Blisters and roughness caused by chafing can be frustrating and painful - and this stick is compact enough to tote in a
, they didn’t chafe and the lower leg grip kept the cool wind off my ankles. The elastic waist band is comfortable on your hips and the tights don’t ride up or lose elasticity at all. With pink, gold, orange and green colours, plus a shorter capri length
It's not unusual for your backside to feel tender after you begin a new bike-training season or make a big jump in miles. But there's a difference between that type of soreness, which lessens as you adapt or readapt, and chafing, where the skin
impressively and for a winter garment is better than average in terms of breathability. Flatlock seams on the inside minimise chafing, there are thumbholes in the cuffs should you need to pull the sleeves down, there's a small pocket in the rear for keys
: flatlock seams which cut down almost all chafing; and wicking which moves moisture away from the body to keep you dry and comfortable. Thirty pounds very well spent, I'd say.Buy yours on the Runner's World Store!
chafing after an hour’s sea swim, but I know two other women who suffered quite nasty chafing around the back of the neck, which brings us to the zip issue. Huub’s breakaway zip entails a tricky manoeuvre of pulling the zip up an extra couple of inches
.I pulled off my shorts and took a peek: the skin was red and raw. Chafed. I had done long rides before; I'd completed a different, more difficult century; I had ridden 40K perched on my saddle in wet shorts during many triathlons. But never had I felt
padding on the bike without chafe or bulkiness on the run. Designed to be quick drying, anti-chaffing and well insulated, they are a must buy for all triathletes.Why: For a smooth transition stage and maximum comfort, ease and efficiency in the run
. That said, you still require the right gear to ensure you train and race effectively, safely and within the rules of the sport.But what exactly is the right kit? The answer depends, in part, on experience and aspiration. A first-timer aiming to complete a
