OT: Question for the Runners !!

[Brendan]

I have become quite the runner but am battling with chafe, what do you gents use to avoid this problem ??

I know I am opening myself for huge abuse but I miss the banter !!

 

[BruiseLeee]

Depends on what's chafing.

 

[Nasty]

I learned how to use a ball-peen hammer and haven't had a problem with either running or chafing since.

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[Aardvark]

Brendan,
I do indoor cycling (spinning) a lot. There's a product called "Chamois BUTT'r" that's really good. Isn't greasy. I tried others first (don't remember any names), but I've been using the CB for about 4 years and am very pleased with it.

 

[Bamboo]

I don't run, but oh, I have chafed... :thumbdn:

Try Badger Balm or natural Shea butter. Both before the run and in the evening before bed. All you need to do is strengthen the skin in the area and you won't have any more problems.

Also, consider changing the shorts you wear if there is a bad seam hitting your sweet spot.


And carry a hammer.

 

[BruiseLeee]

Some cyclists use a product called "Bag Balm". It's lanolin based so you can use it on your bag as well as your khuks.

Available at farm feed stores (the same place for Hooflex)

Don't carry the hammer in your pants.

 

[Bamboo]

I put the hammer in my shoe and then tie it real tight.


I do actually use both the shea butter and the badger balm on my khuks and other knives. Protects great against rust, is good for the leather sheaths, and wipes off easily.

and it makes your skin soft, like a lady's .... :barf: :yawn:

 

[Edward Teach]

Boxer briefs are nice too.

 

[Ad Astra]

Ballistol®. It really does work on wounds, too, but you get a scar.


Ad Astra

 

[Khukuri Monster]

Ballistol®. It really does work on wounds, too, but you get a scar.

Oh yes, Ballistol is excellent stuff for cuts. Whenever I cut myself out in the shop I put some Ballistol on it and it stops the blood flowing, letting me keep working without getting blood all over my tools. I haven't found that it leaves a scar, but I've only used it on clean, small cuts from very sharp knives. In fact, the cut seems to heal up faster using Ballistol, but that could be my imagination.

 

[t1mpani]

For really long ruck marches we used to wear that lycra/spandex sports stuff like you can get in sporting goods stores. They have shorts that come down to an inch or so above your knees. Works very well for eliminating friction of body part on body part.

I encourage wearing something else OVER this, simply because I've seen many that don't (granted, not on marches )and sometimes that level of detail is not what your surrounding citizens want, but it works very well, keeps you cool (wicks sweat away and circulates air freely) and it's not like creams or powders that you have to worry about reapplying.

 

[Maqua]

Sprinkle a little sand in your drawers. You'll toughen up harder than Pam Anderson's leathery boobs. That, or just get some running undershorts from New Balance or Under Armour.

 

[Daniel Koster]

1% hydrocortizone cream

cheap and readily available


whatever you do, don't use vaseline....

 

[kronckew]

best thing to stop chafing caused by running is to STOP RUNNING. it's bad for you, generates addictive endomorphines, etc... unless you are running away from something bad, like a bear, or towards something good, like food or a woman, i'd avoid exercise as much as possible.

your heart was only certified for a set number of beats before it fails, exercise makes it beat faster & thus you konk out all that much faster. gentle movements of the limbs, like walking to the pub and hoisting a few pints is much better for you.

the occasional effort of clearing brush and tree limbs with a kukhri is also good, as long as you don't over do it. invite friends over, let them do it while you're gently lifting a can of suds & you'll be fine. send any empties to satori.

 

[BruiseLeee]

whatever you do, don't use vaseline....

Or duct tape.

 

[Bri in Chi]

Or duct tape.

What? I've been using duck tape to protect myself from venerable disease for years. So much more economical than conundrums.

 

[BruiseLeee]

What? I've been using duck tape to protect myself from venerable disease for years. So much more economical than conundrums.

Duck tape isn't animal friendly. Is it used for taping duck or is it made from duck byproducts?

 

[Bri in Chi]

Bruise, the correct name for the gray fabric & plastic tape is "Duck Tape". Ask any HVAC person if it is OK to use it to seal ducts. It isn't. "Duck" because it's waterproof (supposedly). Glad to help

 

[Dave Rishar]

Heavy clothes + armor + tropical weather = heat rashes and chafing, for me.

Complete removal of all body hair did the job but it's obviously not for everyone. Thankfully I don't find it necessary in Washington's mild weather.

It's surprising how little heat bothers one in this "streamlined" configuration, though...

If that's too extreme, I'd expect any of the other recommendations to work. Mine's just for those who are adventurous and on a budget.

 

[Yvsa]

Complete removal of all body hair did the job but it's obviously not for everyone.

The old time Cherokee shaved or pulled all of their body hair except for on their heads and the men pulled/shaved all but a scalp lock of that. Can you imagine using fresh water mussel shells for tweezers and sharpened up as razors?