Chafage
Do you dread taking a hot shower after a long run? Does it sound like someone is stabbing you when the water hits your chest? If so, you have what I call chafage. Yes, I made that word up.
When we sweat, the salt and other minerals collect on our skin and the fabric of our clothing. This effectively turns your shirt into sandpaper over the course of a couple of hours. This isn’t one of those things that will go away or toughen up with time. You have to do something about it. Let me introduce you to a couple of great products.
Nip-Guards are one of those products that I kick myself for not inventing. They won’t come off until you take them off and they will keep you nips nice and safe. About 10 bucks for 10 pair.
Body Glide is the best anti-chafing product for your other hot spots. It won’t stain and lasts a long time. If you are an ultra runner you may need to re-apply but for the rest of us mortals, apply it pre-race and you’ll be fine. I use it on my feet, sleeve holes and the nether regions. About 5 bucks a stick and again, money well spent.
If you’ve never had the displeasure of slowly having your skin layers peeled back one mile at a time, go run about 15 miles in a cotton t-shirt. You’ll see what I mean.
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