Chaffing question

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Anyone used a product by a company called Bodyglide?

I (hesitantly admit) I got my first case of runners nipple on the weekend, in prep for my first
marathon, and after running 22kms I had bleeding. I am thinking about getting some of this product
(bodyglide.combodyglide.htmlOpen ↗ ) and just asking what peoples opinions are, or whether
you have other solutions for chaffing between the legs, or armpits, or even runners nipple.

What sort of top were you wearing ?

Cheers,
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"Brendon" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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Anyone used a product by a company called Bodyglide?

Sure, I used to use it all the time for longer runs. It works very well, unless you have severe
problems. Downfalls are:

1. It takes a couple showers to completely soap off the greasy feeling from wherever you applied it.

2. It tends to smell bad, particularly when it gets old. Something in it goes rancid, I imagine.

cheers,
--
David (in Hamilton, ON) www.allfalldown.org

Brendon said:

Anyone used a product by a company called Bodyglide?

I (hesitantly admit) I got my first case of runners nipple on the weekend,

I don't think bodyglide will help. It's only a little better than vaseline for this area. As Donovan
asked what kind of shirt were you wearing? Many shirt material such as cotton behave like sandpaper.
Many resort to an old fashioned Band-Aid which may or may not come off without some hair. BG great
for thighs and armpits though.

--
Doug Freese "Caveat Lector" [email hidden]

Creepy is, as creepy does.

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Quoted message said:

Anyone used a product by a company called Bodyglide?

I (hesitantly admit) I got my first case of runners nipple on the weekend, in prep for my first
marathon, and after running 22kms I had bleeding. I am thinking about getting some of this product
(bodyglide.combodyglide.htmlOpen ↗ ) and just asking what peoples opinions are, or whether
you have other solutions for chaffing between the legs, or armpits, or even runners nipple.

For the nipples - 3M Transpore Surgical Tape tinyurl.com2jp5hOpen ↗ It's strong enough to stay on
for your longest runs, yet not so strong that you can't get it off without screaming.

Between the legs, arm pits - olive oil.

-Phil

Brendon said:

Anyone used a product by a company called Bodyglide?

I (hesitantly admit) I got my first case of runners nipple on the weekend, in prep for my first
marathon, and after running 22kms I had bleeding. I am thinking about getting some of this product
(bodyglide.combodyglide.htmlOpen ↗ ) and just asking what peoples opinions are, or whether
you have other solutions for chaffing between the legs, or armpits, or even runners nipple.

For nipples I always use 1" micropore tape (or cheap generic equivalent). It adheres well (I've used
it for 3 marathons now and it's never come off), it's cheap and non-messy.

To prevent chaffing between my legs I wear lycra shorts for longer runs.

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Thanks, Brendon

PS. Vaseline is out of the question for a variety of reasons.

Oh, do tell... ;-)

Tim

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For nipples, I use New Skin (liquid bandage). I re-apply before each run. Eventually, after numerous
layers build up, it peels off easily. Then I start over again.

Brendon said:

Anyone used a product by a company called Bodyglide?

I (hesitantly admit) I got my first case of runners nipple on the weekend, in prep for my first
marathon, and after running 22kms I had bleeding. I am thinking about getting some of this product
(bodyglide.combodyglide.htmlOpen ↗ ) and just asking what peoples opinions are, or whether
you have other solutions for chaffing between the legs, or armpits, or even runners nipple.

Thanks, Brendon

PS. Vaseline is out of the question for a variety of reasons.

Curious as to your:

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Vaseline is out of the question for a variety of reasons.

I have used vaseline for decades to keep from happening what you are trying to keep from happening
and find that it works very well for that task, is cheap and with a little soap for me and detergent
for my clothes washs out easily. In addition I can't recall a marathon where they were handing out
anything but vaseline during the race, thus there was a ready supply when I really needed it.

Brendon said:

Anyone used a product by a company called Bodyglide?

I (hesitantly admit) I got my first case of runners nipple on the weekend, in prep for my first
marathon, and after running 22kms I had bleeding. I am thinking about getting some of this product
(bodyglide.combodyglide.htmlOpen ↗ ) and just asking what peoples opinions are, or whether
you have other solutions for chaffing between the legs, or armpits, or even runners nipple.

Thanks, Brendon

PS. Vaseline is out of the question for a variety of reasons.

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Quoted message said:

Anyone used a product by a company called Bodyglide?

I (hesitantly admit) I got my first case of runners nipple on the weekend, in prep for my first
marathon, and after running 22kms I had bleeding. I am thinking about getting some of this product
(bodyglide.combodyglide.htmlOpen ↗ ) and just asking what peoples opinions are, or whether
you have other solutions for chaffing between the legs, or armpits, or even runners nipple.

Thanks, Brendon

PS. Vaseline is out of the question for a variety of reasons.

Shave your nipples, and use bandaids.

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Anyone used a product by a company called Bodyglide? <<

I use it but it's only marginally effective; for me it seems to stop chafing between five and
ten miles but beyond that I guess it gets worn away. I tend to wear microfiber shirts; the most
effective is probably Body Armour but I've bled in all of them.

Mike

Thanks Doug,

I think it will be particularly usefull between the thighs, which is primarily what I bought it for,
though I may not have made this obvious in the first post. The armpits have just started to 'hint'
at becoming an issue also.

In regards to the top I was wearing, it was an Adidas singlet, Climalite material, and due to the
weather was extremely wet and hot here so may have been the only reason. I have not had it happen
before wearing shirts at all, cotton or otherwise, based on same conditions etc.

I have the product now, and will be trying it out this weekend, as Fri here is rest day, and I have
done my run for today. I will report back after my 2 long runs this weekend.

Thanks, Brendon
ps. I am just loving all the km's I am doing at the moment, and neat to see my graph increase as the
weeks pass in build up for my 1st 'thon'. :-)

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Brendon said:

Anyone used a product by a company called Bodyglide?

I (hesitantly admit) I got my first case of runners nipple on the weekend,

I don't think bodyglide will help. It's only a little better than vaseline for this area. As Donovan
asked what kind of shirt were you wearing? Many shirt material such as cotton behave like sandpaper.
Many resort to an old fashioned Band-Aid which may or may not come off without some hair. BG great
for thighs and armpits though.

--
Doug Freese
"Caveat Lector"
[email hidden]

Thanks David, I will have to shower longer then I guess? lol.

I read it is supposed to have a nuetral smell, i.e. none at all, but as you say, this is after a
period of time. I wonder, did you keep it air tight during the time frame of it getting old?
Thanks, Brendon

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"Brendon" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

Quoted message said:

Anyone used a product by a company called Bodyglide?

Sure, I used to use it all the time for longer runs. It works very well, unless you have severe
problems. Downfalls are:

1. It takes a couple showers to completely soap off the greasy feeling from wherever you applied it.

2. It tends to smell bad, particularly when it gets old. Something in it goes rancid, I imagine.

cheers,
--
David (in Hamilton, ON)
www.allfalldown.org

Thanks Phil, I 'might' try that when the Bodygilde runs out, providing I
have recovered enough from my1st marathon by that stage.. :-)

Cheers, Brendon

"Phil M." <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]... For
the nipples - 3M Transpore Surgical Tape tinyurl.com2jp5hOpen ↗ It's strong enough to stay on for
your longest runs, yet not so strong that you can't get it off without screaming.

Between the legs, arm pits - olive oil.

-Phil

Quoted message said:

1. It takes a couple showers to completely soap off the greasy feeling from wherever you
applied it.

2. It tends to smell bad, particularly when it gets old. Something in it goes rancid, I imagine.

Hmm, I've been using Bodyglide for years and haven't had either of those problems. I still have the
stick I bought 3 years ago, and I haven't noticed a smell.

Maybe you're using it in places I'm not.

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Brian P. Baresch Fort Worth, Texas, USA Professional editing and proofreading

If you're going through hell, keep going. --Winston Churchill

In article said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Anyone used a product by a company called Bodyglide? <<

I use it but it's only marginally effective; for me it seems to stop
chafing between five and ten miles but beyond that I guess it gets worn away.
I tend to wear microfiber shirts; the most effective is probably Body

^^^^

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Armour but I've bled in all of them.

^^^^^^

I think you mean "Under Armour", right ? Their heat gear shirts are very smooth material and because
it's body-hugging, it doesn't seem to "rub" as much as other stuff.

Cheers,
--
Donovan Rebbechi pegasus.rutgers.edu~elflordOpen ↗

"Brendon" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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Thanks David, I will have to shower longer then I guess? lol.

I read it is supposed to have a nuetral smell, i.e. none at all, but as

you

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say, this is after a period of time. I wonder, did you keep it air tight during the time frame of
it getting old?

Yeah, it has a neutral smell at first, and over time it goes bad. It's happened with several
applicators I've had. It takes a few months - nothing to be alarmed about, I just thought I'd throw
my observations in there.

cheers,
--
David (in Hamilton, ON) www.allfalldown.org

Quoted message said:

I think it will be particularly usefull between the thighs, which is primarily what I
bought it for,

Yep, it's great for that.

Quoted message said:

In regards to the top I was wearing, it was an Adidas singlet, Climalite material, and due to the
weather was extremely wet and hot here so may have been the only reason.

It's much worse when it's wet. I once got back from a 10-mile run in steady drizzle and found myself
mildly chafed everywhere my shorts and shirt touched my skin.

--
Brian P. Baresch Fort Worth, Texas, USA Professional editing and proofreading

If you're going through hell, keep going. --Winston Churchill

Brendon said:

Thanks Doug,

I think it will be particularly usefull between the thighs, which is primarily what I bought it
for, though I may not have made this obvious in the first post. The armpits have just started to
'hint' at becoming an issue also.

Bodyglide will work fine for those two areas, but like Doug said, it's not optimum for the nipples.

The other two tapes mentioned are good, but if you can't find them, BandAid Blisterblock works, too.

Mike Tennent "IronPenguin"

"Brian Baresch" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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Maybe you're using it in places I'm not.

Nipples and occasionally back edges of armpits (not the pit itself, obviously).

I thought that I might be transferring something too, so I went through an entire applicator
applying by hand every time, but got the same results.

regards.
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David (in Hamilton, ON) www.allfalldown.org