Running Shorts (Warning: Manland discussion)
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beads1985 posted 4 weeks ago.
If you keep chafing you won't have anything to 'HTFU' ! ;-)
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Anton posted 4 weeks ago.
You're wearing something under your running shorts? Do the shorts have a built in brief? If they do wearing yet another layer is asking for chaffing.
Normally I wear running shorts with a brief and Body Glide the inside of my thighs. No problems doing that up to 50 miles. For long stuff I wear tri-shorts and still slick up a bit around the waist band and the crotch area. Cold weather: Tights and Capiline wind shell briefs from Patagonia.
HTFU does not apply to crotch, nipple or inner thigh chaffing. That stuff will send even the hardest of the hard in search of Vaseline or Body Glide!
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nlamphear posted 4 weeks ago.
http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gen/10599/original.jpg
......this might take care of your problems ;)
seriously though, I feel for you and I hope you figure something out man, from one dude to another I wish you a quick recovery.
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beads1985 posted 4 weeks ago.
I have a few pair of the Nike Men's Essential 7" Stretch Woven Short
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRA-NMF7WSS.html with just the liner.
or I will wear running underwear(wicking) under a pair of wicking running shorts with no liner.
For triathlons I go with trishorts
In any case I lube up and I use either 'BodyGlide' or a Butt butter chammy cream generously all over the undercarriage before any run over a 10k and especially if I am going to be sweating a lot.
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TriSooner posted 4 weeks ago.
I had the same issue. I ditched the loose short years ago and went with lycra (google "Nike Essential Dri-FIT Tight Men's Running Short"). I'm sure I look a bit fem walking into Starbucks, but no one at my running club cares. Zero chafing is most important, and Body Glide may work for a 5k but not all day. If you've been cycling and you shave your legs and have any modicum of a tan, you can pull it off. If you have lucky legs*, you may not?
*You're lucky they don't break off and poke you in the ass.
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cayman posted 4 weeks ago.
Commando, why add another layer for friction: compression shorts warm weather, tri shorts or lined running insulator tights cold(er) weather and a good dollop of bag balm spread generousily on anything over 20.
Wash immediately after.
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tri-ac posted 4 weeks ago.
cotton briefs (boxer or otherwise) aren't going to work over 10k
invest in "running" shorts as mentioned above: tight or loose...doesn't matter...it will save your junk
for loose, get something with an internal brief
you can get away with spending $30 max at a nike outlet, or somesuch place...go check what "outlet" malls are near you and see what athletic offerings they have...i bet you can find something appropriate
i started this same thread a year ago
http://www.trifuel.com/forum/13320/running-underwear
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jtrimom posted 4 weeks ago.
beads1985 wrote:
If you keep chafing you won't have anything to 'HTFU' ! ;-)
heehee; I'm tapering so I thought I'd sneak a peak to see if pics were posted ;p
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IthinkIcan posted 4 weeks ago.
OK, I got this one. I used to have chaffing problems and experimented quite a bit. First, boxers - totally a bad bad bad idea. The compression shorts like you mentioned, worked to a degree, but I mostly had basketball style shorts and sometimes still had issues.
Try the brief lined running shorts, but get them in a longer length. I've got a pair of Nike LiveStrong running shorts that have maybe an 8-9" inseam and rest barely above the knee. Not the richard simmons uber-short-shorts.
Since switching, I haven't had any problems at any distance. I have a few pairs shorter than the livestrongs, but nothing too bad and nothing w/ split sides. As others mentioned, body glide is an option. Check out the links I'm including below for a few pairs that worked for me (all 7-9" inseams). PS - longer shorts may actually make chaffing worse. Don't be afraid to show some leg, dude.
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3152375&CA...
http://www.aperfectdealer.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/scstore/p-MRS7307.h...
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3490284&CA...
http://www.brooksrunning.com/product/210121/26473/Transport%209
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paganopj posted 4 weeks ago.
...Under Armour or tight tri shorts are good under your cotton shorts after you've been chaffed..... :)
I have several pair of Nike Dri-fit 4" inseam lined shorts and have had little problems.
http://store.nike.com/index.jsp?country=US&lang_locale=en_US#l=shop,pdp,...
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gregeorge posted 4 weeks ago.
you may be running from the idea of under armour at this moment, but the actual boxer briefs from under armour work great. vented, material does NOT chaff, and they come in 3 diff legnths. i also do not wear "running shorts" with the liners/jocks as they dont support too well.
+1 to anton - cant go wrong with body glide.
i would highly recommed this u/a boxer brief with shorts of any flavor. they work like a champ, and are a different material than the u/a compression shorts! good luck!
(personal preference, running shorts (liner cut out), and u/a boxer briefs)
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PJT posted 4 weeks ago.
gregeorge wrote:
(personal preference, running shorts (liner cut out), and u/a boxer briefs)
Same for me most of the time. I train/race in tri shorts too on occasion. Even with that, I will body glide the "upper thigh area" for a bit of extra insurance.
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midpack_dude posted 4 weeks ago.
+1 to running shorts (no liner) worn over some kind of tri short/compression short/under armor/whatever, with lube. I like non-bouncing factor of the tri shorts.
I think the lube is The Key. I will never forget the pain of taking a shower after my first half marathon... brutal chafing, just brutal. Poor little guy was out of commission for a while after that. Now a dab of Chamois Butter (I find I need it for anything over 10 miles) does the trick.
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bgreinke posted 4 weeks ago.
For me, some type of tight compression fit shorts as the bottom layer is key. That would mean either Under Armour compression shorts or tri shorts. If I wear the UA shorts, then I wear another pair of shorts over the top but that less an issue of functionality and more due to the fact that the UA compression shorts are really not meant to be worn as a top layer. If I wear the tri shorts then that's it. I also use Body Glide in a number of places when I go on longer runs. I've paid the price multiple times when I haven't so I feel your pain. Hope it all heals up quickly.
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wannakona posted 4 weeks ago.
I guess i'm lucky i haven't had that problem in that area yet. I just wear regular loose shorts with mesh inside but without cotton briefs. I don't use any glide.
The shorts I use are Nike dry-fit and i also like my 2XU run shorts, sorry i don't remember exact models. I marathon distances in both in hot and cold weather and had no problem.
Good luck
+1 to beads1985 "If you keep chafing you won't have anything to 'HTFU' ! ;-)" LOL
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dbos2002 posted 4 weeks ago.
Brief lined running shorts are the way to go. No underwear underneath, just the running shorts.
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Tamara posted 4 weeks ago.
My husband's never had problems to my knowledge and here are his three options:
1. Warm weather running: running shorts with a built-in liner (all different lengths available)
2. Triathlon: tri shorts and nothing else
3. Cold weather running: under armour boxer briefs with running tights
In all cases, you can never have too much bodyglide.
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KellyW posted 4 weeks ago.
If you get horribly chafed and need post-race therapy, Desitin cream (made for babies with diaper rash) works great! It will cure your chafing overnight!
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jwillia852 posted 4 weeks ago.
Awesome responses!
They say if it ain't broke don't fix it.... My old way never gave me pain issues on long runs - I just wanted the benefits of dryness and compression. The compression shorts I tried were the problem so I may try some sort of lined short as long as they aren't super short (not designed for me) or just run in my tri shorts. The body glide will be key but I'm always out of it when I need it. I may want to buy a case lol.
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Ace3 posted 4 weeks ago.
Nothing really new to add to all the posts, but know that pain well. Ditch the cotton for sure. I wear running shorts with liner or Tri short and plenty of Body Glide no matter the attire or the temp. Can't be too safe.
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IthinkIcan posted 4 weeks ago.
I usually just run naked screaming through the streets. Never ever have a problem w/ chaffing using that strategy.
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TryScott posted 4 weeks ago.
KellyW wrote:
If you get horribly chafed and need post-race therapy, Desitin cream (made for babies with diaper rash) works great! It will cure your chafing overnight!
+1 to using Desitin or Butt Paste to get rid of it overnight.
The first few times I had issues with chafing I'd try different shorts/underwear. Now I've realized that attire is not the problem, it's the lack of lube. On long runs I'll get a layer of body glide and then use a lot of Chamois ButtR in addition. Probably overkill, but I REALLY hate chafing.
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beads1985 posted 4 weeks ago.
jtrimom wrote:
beads1985 wrote:If you keep chafing you won't have anything to 'HTFU' ! ;-)heehee; I'm tapering so I thought I'd sneak a peak to see if pics were posted ;p
I had a feeling you would be lurking if the subject had manland in it.
Tapering again? ;-)
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beads1985 posted 4 weeks ago.
TryScott wrote:
KellyW wrote:If you get horribly chafed and need post-race therapy, Desitin cream (made for babies with diaper rash) works great! It will cure your chafing overnight!
+1 to using Desitin or Butt Paste to get rid of it overnight.The first few times I had issues with chafing I'd try different shorts/underwear. Now I've realized that attire is not the problem, it's the lack of lube. On long runs I'll get a layer of body glide and then use a lot of Chamois ButtR in addition. Probably overkill, but I REALLY hate chafing.
+2 to Desitin, and A&D ointment for babies for post chafe.
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jtrimom posted 4 weeks ago.
beads1985 wrote:
jtrimom wrote:beads1985 wrote:If you keep chafing you won't have anything to 'HTFU' ! ;-)heehee; I'm tapering so I thought I'd sneak a peak to see if pics were posted ;p
I had a feeling you would be lurking if the subject had manland in it.
Tapering again? ;-)
yep, Longhorn HIM this Sunday. minor problem as I will be in Austin w/o hubby the night before the race :(
So, if I don't PR, you all KNOW who's to blame, and that tapering MY way works :)
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beads1985 posted 4 weeks ago.
jtrimom wrote:
beads1985 wrote:jtrimom wrote:beads1985 wrote:If you keep chafing you won't have anything to 'HTFU' ! ;-)heehee; I'm tapering so I thought I'd sneak a peak to see if pics were posted ;p
I had a feeling you would be lurking if the subject had manland in it.
Tapering again? ;-)
yep, Longhorn HIM this Sunday. minor problem as I will be in Austin w/o hubby the night before the race :(
So, if I don't PR, you all KNOW who's to blame, and that tapering MY way works :)
If you keep 'tapering' your hubby so much he might need some help with chafing too! ;-)
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jtrimom posted 4 weeks ago.
beads1985 wrote:
jtrimom wrote:beads1985 wrote:jtrimom wrote:beads1985 wrote:If you keep chafing you won't have anything to 'HTFU' ! ;-)heehee; I'm tapering so I thought I'd sneak a peak to see if pics were posted ;p
I had a feeling you would be lurking if the subject had manland in it.
Tapering again? ;-)
yep, Longhorn HIM this Sunday. minor problem as I will be in Austin w/o hubby the night before the race :(
So, if I don't PR, you all KNOW who's to blame, and that tapering MY way works :)
If you keep 'tapering' your hubby so much he might need some help with chafing too! ;-)
ahahahaha! we have all sorts of creams and oils for that too ;)... "taper lube?"
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jwillia852 posted 4 weeks ago.
beads1985 wrote:
jtrimom wrote:beads1985 wrote:jtrimom wrote:beads1985 wrote:If you keep chafing you won't have anything to 'HTFU' ! ;-)heehee; I'm tapering so I thought I'd sneak a peak to see if pics were posted ;p
I had a feeling you would be lurking if the subject had manland in it.
Tapering again? ;-)
yep, Longhorn HIM this Sunday. minor problem as I will be in Austin w/o hubby the night before the race :(
So, if I don't PR, you all KNOW who's to blame, and that tapering MY way works :)
If you keep 'tapering' your hubby so much he might need some help with chafing too! ;-)
"Manland"needs to be in more of our subject lines...
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katarddx posted 4 weeks ago.
hm... to be honest UA did not work for me at all.... i wanted it to work but it didn't... however, nike compression shorts works like a magic, even though i was never big fan of that company... might it be something in material?
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Clint-murphy posted 4 weeks ago.
Those are exactly what I've been looking for - I've been doing up to 8 km runs (lunch time) in my nike running shorts with built in liners without much of an issue but I found longer distances I was running in my swimming shorts (TyR).
I have a pair of lululemon running shorts - too bulky / stiff - not as good as a Nike or Adidas tech running short - Nike now has a boxer liner as opposed to a brief liner, which might be nice, but I will try the above out.
TriSooner wrote:
I had the same issue. I ditched the loose short years ago and went with lycra (google "Nike Essential Dri-FIT Tight Men's Running Short"). I'm sure I look a bit fem walking into Starbucks, but no one at my running club cares. Zero chafing is most important, and Body Glide may work for a 5k but not all day. If you've been cycling and you shave your legs and have any modicum of a tan, you can pull it off. If you have lucky legs*, you may not?
*You're lucky they don't break off and poke you in the ass.
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jtrimom posted 4 weeks ago.
http://iwannagetphysical.blogspot.com/2009/10/glitter-in-my-urethra.html
I thought this would be a funny addition to your "manland" thread
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tri-ac posted 4 weeks ago.
i had two pairs of nike pro compression shorts and they def did not work for me...there was a seam in the wrong place and i had significant chaffage [say it like the french "sh-ahff-ahhge"]
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krazyfranco posted 4 weeks ago.
jtrimom wrote:
http://iwannagetphysical.blogspot.com/2009/10/glitter-in-my-urethra.htmlI thought this would be a funny addition to your "manland" thread
Wow. Just... wow. Didn't enjoy reading that at all.
Congrats on correctly posting a link, though :)
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jwillia852 posted 4 weeks ago.
Jtrimom... Question... How exactly did you find that blog? Taper related google searching?
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dkhartung posted 4 weeks ago.
Does anyone know how many times a year we can expect Jtrimom to be in taper-mode? I can only imagine what else she's been finding online... Clearly, someone needs to race!
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beads1985 posted 4 weeks ago.
jtrimom wrote:
http://iwannagetphysical.blogspot.com/2009/10/glitter-in-my-urethra.htmlI thought this would be a funny addition to your "manland" thread
Ouch! and funny at the same time ;-)
dkhartung wrote:
Does anyone know how many times a year we can expect Jtrimom to be in taper-mode? I can only imagine what else she's been finding online... Clearly, someone needs to race!
I think that Jtrimom only races so she can train and of course 'taper'.
I think the 'tapering' is more important that the races! ;-)
Very Saucy Jtrimom, Very Saucy indeed!
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jtrimom posted 4 weeks ago.
Steve's blog is always a hoot. I thought you guys in "manland" would enjoy it. I never realized how many names one can "come up" with for a man's....land :)
I haven't decided if I race so I can train or train so I can race. I really like both aspects of triathlon, except for race morning, standing by the lake, thinking, "What the F&^% am I thinking?"
and yes, any excuse to taper, daily, is good enough for me.
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beads1985 posted 4 weeks ago.
jtrimom wrote:
Steve's blog is always a hoot. I thought you guys in "manland" would enjoy it. I never realized how many names one can "come up" with for a man's....land :)I haven't decided if I race so I can train or train so I can race. I really like both aspects of triathlon, except for race morning, standing by the lake, thinking, "What the F&^% am I thinking?"
and yes, any excuse to taper, daily, is good enough for me.
Woo Hoo!! for jtrimom, but you may wear out your hubby! ;-)
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groovyjen posted 4 weeks ago.
Anton wrote:
Normally I wear running shorts with a brief and Body Glide the inside of my thighs. No problems doing that up to 50 miles. For long stuff ...
I love that in Anton-land < 50 = short stuff : )
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cayman posted 3 weeks ago.
jtrimom wrote:
http://iwannagetphysical.blogspot.com/2009/10/glitter-in-my-urethra.htmlI thought this would be a funny addition to your "manland" thread
Sounds more like a Tijuana ultra, but then I really wouldn't know anything about that.
A few responses down, "daily", something else I seem to not be familiar with.
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SAchris posted 3 weeks ago.
I wear running shorts with the built in brief for shorter runs and cut off denim daisy dukes with no underwear for longish runs (over 100 miles).
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IthinkIcan posted 3 weeks ago.
SAchris wrote:
I wear running shorts with the built in brief for shorter runs and cut off denim daisy dukes with no underwear for longish runs (over 100 miles).
With or without suspenders on the denim? I have not tried the suspenders for fear of 'bunching' issues.
Guys (and Girls if you choose to dive into this one :-)),
On my 10 mile run today I lost a battle with chaffing. It got me bad... on the the worst possible place(s). I typically wear a light, fine mesh short with cotton boxer briefs, but considering they don't have the same magical properties of high-tech material, I decided to 'experiment' with some under armour compressions shorts I had. Needless to say... Did not work.
So of course I got to thinking that perhaps I needed yet another upgrade.
What do you wear? Mesh shorts? Tri shorts? Running Specific Shorts? I can't see myself wearing those short, lined running shorts due to my disproportionately large shanks, but I would consider alternatives to them.
A buddy recommended Lulemon shorts, although I have hard time believing they are worth the money.
Maybe this just a case where I need to htfu?
Thanks as always
Jeff