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I remember the first long run I did where I experienced chaffing. I didn’t know what was happening, but several miles in a spot on my rib cage started bothering me, right on the bottom band of my sports bra. I got home and immediately went to see what was wrong, and sure enough, I had what looked like an inch and a half long burn. My first experience with chaffing. I don’t even want to talk about how that shower felt… ugh.
Fast forward to a few weeks ago when I went out to South Dakota and Wyoming to go hiking with my family (you might remember that I went out last summer and hiked there as well!). I had just received a Body Glide in the mail, and it was one of the first things that I packed. With all the sweating, hiking every day, and the camelback that I wore (but don’t normally wear), I knew that I would need it!
The first day I rubbed it around my rib cage and shoulders before we hiked Little Devil’s Tower.
It’s gorgeous out there, and I didn’t want chaffing to get in the way, and I’m glad to say that it didn’t! I didn’t even feel the body glide on me as I hiked and enjoyed the views (and seriously- how cool does the Tower look)?
While it can seem a little greasy going on, it doesn’t make clothes greasy at all, which is excellent, and it comes off easily in the water!
I wore it hiking at lots of other places too- all over Custer State Park, Harney Peak, Sylvan Lake, and the Badlands!
Body Glide is really ideal for hiking, and the container is great to stick in a hiking backpack and bring with you. It also provides some great protection against blisters! I’ve also worn it walking.
Another favorite way for me to use Body Glide is on my thighs when I’m biking. Bike shorts are tight, and after lots of miles, it can begin to rub and cause some pain. Body glide is perfect for that as well.
Comfy legs after a bike ride! No chaffing here 🙂
To me, body glide is essential for longer workouts, especially if you want to avoid pain while showering!
Packing a few summer workout essentials before a bike ride!
Now it’s your turn to share! What’re some of your “long workout essentials”?
I think I need to invest in this, actually I am buying it now. I never had problems before, while I was always a double digit size I guess I was just lucky. However, after getting sick and gaining 30 pounds quickly I am the chafing queen.
Ack- that’s frustrating I’m sure, especially since you’ve not had a problem with it before. Sorry! I hope the body glide is helpful!