Slip Slidin' Away: It's Not Awkward for Runners to Talk About Their Favorite Lube

Summary

If you know the liquid fire of a post-run shower, you might have chafed. In this episode, I talk about the moment it hit me that chafing can be just as painful as poor fueling. Turns out, nutrition isn’t the only thing you need a strategy for.

I share some of my personal trial-and-error with different anti-chafing products, including how well they hold up when humidity decides to join your training run. Some survive, some melt like cassette tapes on a dashboard.

Since I’m still navigating the adventure of training for my very first ultramarathon, this episode is a pretty honest look at the small challenges that come with stepping into longer distances. I also invite listeners to share their go-to anti-chafe solutions, because when it comes to ultrarunning, the best advice often comes from the community that’s been through it before.

As I keep moving toward that first ultra, one thing is clear: every long run teaches a new lesson, and sometimes that lesson involves a lot more lube than you expected.

Chapters

1. 00:12 - Introduction to Ultra Marathon Training
2. 01:59 - Exploring Anti-Chafe Solutions
3. 02:59 - Exploring New Running Products
4. 04:07 - Exploring New Products for Comfort during Runs
5. 05:26 - Introduction to Ultra Running

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