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Chaffing when running?

amurph25
Posts: 41 Member
Hi everyone!
I'm new to the boards here but I've got a question! Whenever I run I'm constantly chaffing where my thighs rub together... I usually wear a pair of biking shorts under my running shorts and that used to prevent it but now they've gotten a bit big on me so as I run, they ride up and I'm constantly pulling them back down. I've tried lotion, vaseline, even putting bandaids there but they all rub right off! I'm a pretty broke college student and don't really have the money to go buy new, better fitting shorts right now and I HATE running in pants! So much that if I wear pants while running, I lose all motivation before I even really start! lol Any suggestions on what I should do? Thanks!!
I'm new to the boards here but I've got a question! Whenever I run I'm constantly chaffing where my thighs rub together... I usually wear a pair of biking shorts under my running shorts and that used to prevent it but now they've gotten a bit big on me so as I run, they ride up and I'm constantly pulling them back down. I've tried lotion, vaseline, even putting bandaids there but they all rub right off! I'm a pretty broke college student and don't really have the money to go buy new, better fitting shorts right now and I HATE running in pants! So much that if I wear pants while running, I lose all motivation before I even really start! lol Any suggestions on what I should do? Thanks!!

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gold bond powder or baby powder helps0
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You can get a sports stick for that at your sports store:)0
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You could pin or sew your shorts on the outside of the thigh to keep them tighter0
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I've given up running in shorts - can't find any way to avoid this. I wear capri length running tights. Very comfy and no chafing.0
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Glide...it is a product sold at sports stores for chafffing...looks like a deodorant, rub it on places that rub...it really helps. ALso try A&D ointment on raw places, it helps to heal.0
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Most running stores/sports stores would have a glide stick just for that. I doubt is would cost more than 10$0
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Put deoderant where your legs run together. Very similar to glide, less costly.
I never run in shorts, though. I like running capris or just leggings that I roll up to my knee! xD0 -
nylon cycling shorts work great, not the ones with padding just regular0
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The glide stick is definitely a good idea. Also, you don't need cycling shorts. Compression shorts are virtually the same thing and I've found them for $10-$15 each. I don't run without them. Check out Amazon and such.0
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