Apparently I have a total mental block when it comes to applying Body Glide before a long run.
For any of you unfamiliar, Body Glide is:
“a skin protectant that creates an invisible barrier on your skin to prevent blisters, chafing or any skin discomfort caused by friction”…which is great…WHEN you actually remember to put it on. Seems I always remember about 10 miles into a long run, about the time my shorts are saturated from sweat and humidity and the friction of the material is setting my inner thighs on FIRE!
That being said.,. if anyone could come up with a good reminder system for me, my inner thighs (which remain constantly scarred from humid runs sans Body Glide) would totally be your best friend!
On the bottom of your foot…
On the ball of your foot…
Where I, being a forefoot runner, land every time my foot hits the ground.
Yep, it’s not fun and if you know me, I am not about to go to the doctor, have him want to “cut” something out of my foot and leave my unable to run for any length of time. Not…gonna…happen.
So I have tried a few home remedies without luck, so I am wondering if anyone else has had any luck with a home remedy? Please help.
Lastly, (and I am off body parts) I have lost one half of my MOST FAVORITE pair of cycling socks and I am devastated!
Yes - the pair of socks that rode on EVERY road bike ride last year, the pair of socks that I sometimes wore dirty because I hadn’t done laundry and I had a ride, the pair of socks that, well, unfortunately got peed on during the Ironman last fall (yes, sometimes it happens, you pee your pants on the bike, trust me it’s NOT just me).
Run safe, run happy!
-d
I LOVE Body Glide, but always forget to put it on for some reason ....grrr ....
ReplyDeleteobviously you ladies don't LOVE Body Glide as much as I do... I carry an "almost empty cartridge" in my car. That way, if I get somewhere and have forgotten to apply at home, I can gross out my posse and apply it in public.
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