jaybird's jogging tips #2 (lube or die)

the friction of skin on skin or clothing on skin, can be a continuous reminder during your run that something will need to be done before running the very next time. :>) you know what i'm talking about: walking bow-legged, pulling the shirt away from the chest, & walking gingerly. below are some helpful tips, so you never have to endure a 10+ miler & wishing you were dead.

material: some sort of petroleum jelly or whatever anti-chaffing lube (i use vaseline & it works great)

areas of lubation:

• toes (don't forget to keep your toe-nails trimmed- not too short though- & don't cut them right before a long run). rub lube between each toe & wherever you are prone to get blisters @.
• inner thighs- don't be shy in generously lubing this area up. if you haven't already experienced the pain that comes from thigh friction, then count yourself blessed.
• nipples- don't be embarrassed. lube 'em up. some put band-aids on them instead of lube. friction can be lessened by wearing non-cotton shirts. for me, i wear a "breathable/dry-fit" shirt & lube 'em w/vaseline. i had the wonderful pleasure of bleeding on myself during the marathon (i even lubed up) & even better i got to see the guys that didn't lube up @ all. ouch. it's a bloody mess.

additional tip: wear sunscreen every time you run. whether you glow in the dark like me & brent or your native american, lube up w/some extra strength sunscreen.

word.

next post tip will touch on strategies/considerations & things we can do to prepare for the reno marathon.