This new runner did her first 5 miles last night! I was thrilled and amazed at how good I felt this morning. I was exhausted when I finished last night, but amazingly – I’m not sore at all this morning. I credit the changes in my posture from Chi Running and the stick honestly.
A few weeks ago, even running half of that distance – I felt it in my legs big time. Now, it’s pretty much a slight afterthought. How is that even possible? Crazy, right?
Anyway, one of the things I’m coming to understand is lubrication. I feel silly as a 42 year old woman talking about lubrication, because let’s face it, the mind wants to “go there” and giggle. Go ahead, get it out of your system – giggle, then we’ll talk about what I really mean.
The longer my runs get, the more I need to lubricate my body to be chafe free. On this last run I’ve used BodyGlide and slathered Vaseline between my toes. While my legs aren’t sore this morning, I see vulnerable areas I should have lubed more and are benefiting from my use of A+D Diaper Ointment! LOL
So while many think of running and a shopper’s list as – RUNNING SHOES…If you’re new to this thing, pick yourself up some BodyGlide, Vaseline and some A+D and you’ll be glad you did.
I’m sorry, but even as a mature woman, I still giggle to think that I chafed between my rear end and my thigh, I mean…who knew, right? Thankfully, I’ve got my lubing and oops forgot to lube there ointments on hand, so I’ll be okay! Thanks for the concern…you were feeling for me, right?
Okay – so here’s the BodyGlide stuff – awesome for places like between thighs, bottoms of your feet, where a sports bra might chafe and other places…
Now the Vaseline, I like to blob between my toes. I only learned to do this recently. I tried the glide thing, but honestly – it’s not easy to get in crevices – so that’s where Vaseline comes in. Slathered this between my toes and friction was a thing of the past. No blisters for me today!
Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly, 13-Ounce Jars (Pack of 3)
Lastly, here’s the A+D – you can find it in the baby section at your local big box or department store. It’s sort of known as a diaper rash cream, but just ignore that part – this stuff helps you AFTER you missed a spot and have that raw, chafed feeling — mmhmmm, keeps things okay dokey! Good thing to keep on hand…
Vitamin A&D Original Ointment Tube for Diaper Rash & All-Purpose Skincare Formula – 4 Oz (2 pack)
Anyway, I want to say that I am thrilled and amazed I pulled off 5 miles. There was a small piece of me that didn’t think I’d do it…luckily, there was a bigger piece of me that thought I could. And I did!
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