After last weekend's long run (14 miles), I discovered that the seam on the inside of my running shorts had come loose.
The edges of the shorts had run raw on the inside of my thigh with all of the friction and sweat. Funny, while you are running, your body doesn't seem to care, but once you hit the shower, you discover these kinds of things immediately. Like liquid fire.
I put Old Man (Gold Bond) lotion on it, and by Wednesday, it started looking kinda green in places (yes, infection). A trip to the medi-clinic, Cephalexin 500M, and by Saturday I'm feeling well enough to do another long run. Dr. P. did say better to not put anything on it, it heals quicker if exposed.
For this morning's run (15 miles), I had gotten the shorts fixed, and I liberally applied body glide, and braced myself for what would be a cold run (18F) with snow coming down also. I finished tired but with no new injuries. Longest run evah for this boyo.
I always apply body glide liberally all over my body before a run and put bandages on my nipples. The worst is often around my waist. When I get into the shower, all the salty sweat flows down my back and the chafing burns like hell.
I seem to have gotten a minor calf strain, so I quit after 2 miles this morning. I've already signed up for 2 half marathons in the next 3 months and don't want to jeopardize my participation in those, even if it means sacrificing some speed. I don't think it's major, yet, but I don't want to risk it getting worse. I was going to take it somewhat easy at home anyway, so the timing might work out alright for me. Unfortunately, I'll only have 7 weeks to train when I get back before Myrtle Beach.
I can relate, for the really long runs, I have to shave and use these. I also use the body glide for my inner thighs and feet. Even with the stuff, that sweaty chafing shower burn is hellacious.
NBB - something sweet about hitting that 15-mile mark. Well done.
LOL - the wife has gotten the holiday cards back from the printer - one of the pictures on the front has both of us wearing our medals after the Hartford Half Marathon - I'm wearing a bright green shirt and there's a big stain where one of my nipples has bled a bit. Har!
Bloody Nipples - death metal band name, or pop group?
Irish Oi/anarchopunk band
I used Band-Aid Clear Spots, which have worked remarkably well for a fraction of the price. I didn't think they would work since I sweat so much, but I've rarely had them come off during a long run.
Tried them myself - worked well for the first 10-15 miles, but then fell off and get tangled in the chest hair...gross. Bit the bullet and purchased the purpose-made protection and they were heavenly. Nice part was, I could used the Clear Spots for shorter runs and the Guards for the long runs and not break the bank. Running is inexpensive compared to many of my other past times, so spending $10-20 on Glide and Guards, $140 on shoes is not a bad season.
Maybe they're nipple specific. Mine made it through an entire marathon and I have only had one of them fall of once over hundreds of runs.
It is nice to have a good, inexpensive hobby that is also good for you. I replace my shoes every 300-400 miles or so and always have two pairs of shoes that I'm using. Given that it's my only real defense against injury, I like to be quite liberal in making sure I have the best shoes at all times.
Gold Bond is a wonder for abused/chafed skin (not long term, but good quick relief). This from someone with allergy-sensitive skin.
Cool story.
/Decides to never ever run again. Not even to catch the bus.
I decided to never ever run again a long time ago.
Better not to put anything on it? Since when? Is this new medical discovery? My understanding was that the literature says quite the opposite.
He said clean with an anti-bacterial soap but to not put anything else on it - expose it to the air. This from a guy who is very liberal with the prescription laptop.
Oh, forgot to mention that we were unable to take water the 2nd half of this morning's run because the water bottles had frozen. I know the Minnesotan's reading this would just say eat snow. Hodar.
I have been going to Snap two to three times a week for a couple of months now. Still just doing the eliptical, but it's feeling a lot better. I can elipticize longer and control the heartrate better.
The diet has been coming and going lately. As long as its just Linds and I, were alright, butI've got nonsense for willpower when other people are eating delicious food around me. That should become less of a problem after Christmas. It was so easy the first time a few years ago. Its been a lot harder the second time around.