One of the things that I both LOVE and DREAD at the end of a Long, Slow Run; is the prospect of taking a shower.
When I run 5-10K’s, a shower was always a welcome treat. It’s a time to refresh and get the salt and grime that have accumulated on my skin.
However, when my program entailed running more than 12Ks twice a week. More often than not, I actually brace myself when I turn the water on in the shower. Specially, if it was more than a 15K run. Almost everytime, I get a SURPRISE! A stinging pain that jolts you like a thunderbolt somewhere EVERYTIME.
I cringe in pain when the water starts running. Part of me wants to whine and let out a scream. But tough people that we are. I take the pain in, like a man.
I had the same exact experience everytime I run >10k. I think I know what you mean and I know what you need.
It’s either petroleum jelly or surgical tape.
ALL of the above!
chaffing issues?
YEBBA! “D
I can relate. have the same issue.
Kainis! For Subic – maglalagay na lang ako pati sa likod!
chafing? before your next race, apply petroleum jelly or body glide on the parts of your body where you feel pain when you take a bath after a road race.
I think I might just apply it all over… Just to be sure sir Jovie
i just experienced this underneath my arm after the qcim last sunday. i guess it was rubbing onto the nb singlet i was wearing and i never noticed until after the race. it was painful and my friend told me to apply petroleum jelly over it, which i did. it left a scar now but no more stinging pain.
Sakit ng stinging pain! Glad yours is gone… I do that too – but, there’s ALWAYS a new chafing spot everytime!
do you shower using hot or cold water? how long after a run before you shower? wouldn’t it be better if you took a bath or a dip in a pool instead of a shower since it will hit you in the wrong places.
btw, what is your mobile number, the number i have for you since we met is no longer yours so to say. a different person answers the text messages i send.
hope you are doing well and fighting that virus whatever it is.