Chaf Chafety Cha Chaf

[mrrun]

I knew there was a reason why I invested into all those ultra tight base layers that I wear under my basketball vests each time I run. It wasn't just to show off my exquisite slim lines, surely? I recently bought another layer, not as tight, the one that's slightly warmer, and it falls gently around my torso. It kinda leaves gaps here and there. Gaps that cause friction between the fabric and the nipples. The friction that causes the jogger's nipple, or nipple chafing that ruined my run as soon as I passed an hour or so pummeling the road in a quiet sunset setting around one of London's chi-chi neighbourhoods that I chose for its flat grounds and the fact that there aren't that many people around at that time. 

Anyways. For all you gents out there (ladies are more sensible), please observe the golden rules where you don't wear loose cotton based gear in cooler weather and if you do then please take some lubricant and coat your nipples, or get the tight base layer top, or simply use bandages. 

(showering afterwards was not fun either) 😳

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon]

My response summed up in a single word? Ouch!!!!!!

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Not as bad as when l first learned the lesson, in 2017. That. Was. Bad. I hit rough times around 7km away from the bitter end and was in a highly populated London area. I couldn’t just go topless with a bleeding torso so had to run as upright as l could, like a highly trained parade horse. When I sat in my car l felt every move of the seatbelt. Oh, hang on, NOW l remember why l invested in those tight base layers!!!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Showering and chafing do not mix!

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

Linda, it had to be done. I aimed left and right, tried to miss the pain areas, failed often, but it had to be done. It’s fascinating how I consciously choose to ignore the past errors and simply repeat them. Let’s hope l don’t revisit my past injuries.

[Oldfloss Administrator]

And my response echoes that of MissUnderstanding ...Ouch!!!

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to Oldfloss]

What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger! 😅

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Ouchy!!

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

On the plus side, at least I looked ‘fabulous’. The infamous base layer matched my shorts and a Boston Celtics basketball vest, and even the socks played the part. It’s also amazing how different people sometimes see things in a different way - my wife used ‘ridiculous’ in the sentence where l put ‘fabulous’. I guess she just couldn’t see the bigger picture. 😉

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to mrrun]

... where is the photograph that affirms this bold statement... I feel we need to appreciate the bigger picture? x

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

as long as it’s a “before” photo Floss…… 🙀

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to Irishprincess]

…when l was hours younger and full of optimism……

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to Oldfloss]

It’s is under the ‘some viewers may find this content upsetting’ category 😉

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to mrrun]

🤣🤣

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to mrrun]

Your wife’s reaction reminds me of a time when my husband wore a really bright, garish sweater to go out for a meal. I told him I thought it was a “bit much” and that the colours clashed. On the way into the pub this guy stopped him and said “love your jumper mate” 🙄

(Much eye rolling from me and comments along the lines of “he must be drunk” 🤣)

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Hahaha, l can imagine! I was more along this side but all in Boston green.

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[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

It seems cruel to “like” your post mrrun so all I’ll say is “ouchy-ouch” 😫

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to Irishprincess]

😅 Still feels very uncomfortable even a day after. I’ll make sure l wrap it all up solid before my next run tomorrow. What was l thinking?!! 💁‍♂️

[misswobble Marathon in reply to mrrun]

I hope you’re over it now 🙂.

I amaze myself at how often I repeat the same mistakes 🤔. Doh 😖

We’re only human 😁

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

l make the same mistake as soon as l get better and forget about it. Especially in this business of so many possible mistakes. The other day l thought, ‘oh, it’s been ages since l last busted my knee! Would it not be nice if….’ Lol

[misswobble Marathon in reply to mrrun]

😁😁😁😁😂.

I think that about falling flat on my face - again ☺️. I’ve run in the dark two nights running on the crappiest pavements where I couldn’t see my feet. Eek! I was ultra careful though 😇

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

’Falling flat on my face’ is one my greatest running fears that is yet to materialise, but I’m working on it, especially when I’m sightseeing while running. Hitting low hanging branches with my face is also a personal fave and I managed to execute it twice. Chafing completely pales in comparison with such strong opponents.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to mrrun]

I’m a right clumsy oaf. I fall regularly 🤕

I fell spectacularly a few years back. There’s some pics I think 😎. My teef! 😩😬not to mention my visage 🫣

Sightseeing and running is fun innit. I tend to mooch about the countryside so fewer lampposts to bump into

[Kevin41 Half Marathon]

definitely winced when reading this!!!

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to Kevin41]

Whatever you do, Kevin, don’t do what l did. Ever.