I live in the southwest and Its hot, i was wondering if there is a nice way to prevent/treat chafing wile running in this oppresive heat.
2006-08-14 09:08:31 · 10 answers · asked by Nicholas Y 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
Wear running tights made of spandex. I know, it looks bad. But, you can wear them under a pair of shorts, even if the spandex shows out the bottom of the shorts, it doesn't look as bad as you think.
They're very protective. I used to run 7-10 miles every day, being in cross country. Every single person on the team wore them. In fact, we were required to wear them. Not a single person complained of chafing.
2006-08-14 09:15:20 · answer #1 · answered by drizzt_234 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Don't wear cotton. Wear socks, shorts, and shirts made of fabrics designed to stay dry. If you bought your clothes at a running store, you probably already have them. Also, I found that a short sleeve Nike Dri-fit shirt or some other like-fabric prevents chafing in the upper arm/armpit area whereas the sleeveless shirts cause chafing. I think the fabic must actually be working to remove moisture and/or prevent the skin from rubbing and chafing.
2. Running stores also carry a vaseline-like ointment specific for chafe prevention. I've never used it so can't remember the brand name. Although I suspect your local running store will carry it. Instead, I have put just a little vaseline on to prevent chafe before really long runs.
3. Suntan lotion. I have fair skin. I burn easily and also live in the southwest. I use sunscreen every time I run during the day. Some of the sun screens are worse than others at irritating any little bit of chafe. Unfortunately, I don't know the name of the one I like. (It's one in the blue can that my wife buys... sorry.) Although, I will always reach for the baby sunscreens first if my preferred brand isn't handy. Also, I always give the sunscreen at least 20 minutes to be absorded into my skin before starting to sweat. I suspect it helps with chafing, but it also helps keep the sweat that drips into my eyes from being so heavily tainted with the irritating lotion.
4. Tough skin. I like to run several marathons at the end of the summer and into the fall. Then I slack off during the winter and start up again in the spring. Even though it's not as hot in the spring and my runs aren't as long, that's when chafing is a problem for me. I suspect it's just a matter of giving my skin a work out too. I guess it just takes a little thick skin to be a runner in the southwest.
2006-08-14 09:35:56 · answer #2 · answered by tke999 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine used to make sure he wore a double layer of clothing to provide what he called 'slip' whilst running. It prevented chafing, but I know it doesn't help with the high temperature thing very well.
2006-08-14 09:15:41 · answer #3 · answered by A-Haaa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talcum Powder.
2006-08-14 12:29:34 · answer #4 · answered by girlqueen 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is some stuff called "Body Glide" that cyclist and runners use. Check a local bike shop or a shop that caters to runners. If they don't have it, they can get it.
2006-08-14 12:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by icrashalot 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it sounds silly, but rub your deodorant on your legs (thighs) or whatever is rubbing. It helps. Also u can try cornstarch, it's like baby powder but it's slicker.
2006-08-14 09:15:31 · answer #6 · answered by kikkinitup 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
U tried a big dollop of vaseline?
ooh pipped there, also why do you wear clothes that rub in the first place, change your clothes
2006-08-14 09:14:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Powder.. mennen medicated powder in the AM and after shower..
2006-08-14 09:37:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Vaseline, really it works!
2006-08-14 09:14:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anne 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
baby powder
2006-08-14 09:18:30 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋