Runners & hill walkers - let's talk chafing.

belfastgirl23

Bodyglide is excellent. It is expensive but it lasts forever and a day. I have friends who are heavily into trekking and they swear by it. Also good on feet apparently to stop chafing. And in ... how do you put this .... more intimate areas especially for men.

Edited to say though, wicking fabrics and tighter fitting shorts might also help.

SRH_2

I think your best bet is to have a look at what you're wearing. If you wear closer-fitting clothes there will be less chance for the skin to rub. Also make sure there are no rough seams that could cause trouble.

For running I wear running tights with a big baggy T-shirt (not skinny enough yet to wear them without!). I've got some Adidas ones from Sportsdirect but I think they also do cheaper Karrimor tights/leggings, which I've heard are good. Since wearing the running tights I've not had any of the usual rubbing I used to get between my thighs when I wore jogging pants.

For hiking I wear lightweight North Face trousers - they are superthin and wick away any sweat, which helps prevent chaffing. They also have very smooth seams inside to prevent any rubbing. They are not cheap (about £50) but I've found cheaper ones always end up rubbing me. In winter I just wear a pair of cheap fashion leggings underneath for extra warmth - inexpensive and saves having to buy another pair of trousers for each season.

And if you are still having problems, as others have said, try some anti-chaffing cream. My boyfriend cycles and he swears by ASSOS Chamois Cream when he has the money, Sudocrem (nappy rash cream - in the baby aisle in all supermarkets) when he is not so flush!

Chakani

Try running tights or tight shorts, I have problems if I wear loose things, but the tights solve all the issues.

I can also vouch for bodyglide, but I only use this on long runs.

poorly_scammo

Lanacane then talc then cycling shorts then trousers.

jackomdj

My oh does a lot of running and he uses Vaseline in various places!

Nine_Lives

Fire_Fox wrote: »

What fabric is your clothing? Choose technical fabrics that are sweat wicking - no or very low cotton content - sort of silky and shiny feeling. Agree silicone gel is great stuff.
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Active-Performance-Waistband-Cropped-Joggers/dp/B003K9MPX8

Well under my shorts/3quarters i wear boxers which are made of cootton. I notice that the tighter boxers seem to give me less trouble really than the baggy ones, although i'm not really a fan of tight boxers at all. In fact, i'm trying to think if the tighter boxers give me a problem at all. I'll have to see next time.

The shorts are just some adidas shorts, not too sure of the material. I'll have to check the label.
The 3/4 pants are those climacool ones, so whatever material they consist of. They both have that mesh lining in them.


I do also remember you asking me to update how i got on with my physio appt for my shoulder - the physio was confused by me & couldn't work out why some things hurt, yet others didn't that apparently should've based on what DID hurt. As a result, i've been referred to the hospital physio dept, but there's a big waiting list.
So in the meantime, i'm going private. My first assessment is scheduled for this Friday.

pinkteapot

I wear Adidas capri length leggings for running. Because they're tight (completely snug), there's nowhere for my thighs to rub together.

ca55ie

I found using lycra shorts - the knee length variety - or Ron Hill style tracksters work for both running and walking. The are thin and light enough to wear under walking pants or other (more trendy ) shorts. For both of these activities I prefer comfort to looks.:)

Fire_Fox

K_P83 wrote: »

Well under my shorts/3quarters i wear boxers which are made of cootton. I notice that the tighter boxers seem to give me less trouble really than the baggy ones, although i'm not really a fan of tight boxers at all. In fact, i'm trying to think if the tighter boxers give me a problem at all. I'll have to see next time.

The shorts are just some adidas shorts, not too sure of the material. I'll have to check the label.
The 3/4 pants are those climacool ones, so whatever material they consist of. They both have that mesh lining in them.


I do also remember you asking me to update how i got on with my physio appt for my shoulder - the physio was confused by me & couldn't work out why some things hurt, yet others didn't that apparently should've based on what DID hurt. As a result, i've been referred to the hospital physio dept, but there's a big waiting list.
So in the meantime, i'm going private. My first assessment is scheduled for this Friday.

Maybe try some sweat wicking underwear or something gossamer fine (if they make it for guys). Definitely get away from cotton which is in almost all regular gents underwear. I just checked Climacool, it doesn't seem to be one fabric but a range of different 'technical' ones so you will need to read the labels.

Thanks for the update BTW! :T