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[nathank]

Hi Folks,

i run in a pair of Nike dri-fits with the mesh lining, but i tend to find i get horrid chaffing between between my thighs, right underneath my sack. I do use 3b, but after 20 odd km's it seems to disappear and adds not much protection.

tossing up whether i go for a pair of compression pants underneath them or buy soemthing else?

thoughts?

thanks,

-nat

[LukeF]

I've had this problem too lately, probably from running in the wet a lot. A pair of lycra shorts underneath the regular shorts seems to have got things sorted.

Edited by LukeF, 17 January 2011 - 01:22 PM.

[hezza]

LukeF, on Jan 17 2011, 02:21 PM, said:

I've had this problem too lately, probably from running in the wet a lot. A pair of lycra shorts underneath the regular shorts seems to have got things sorted.

Yep.

I run in Adidas climacool shorts but always wear a pair of compression shorts underneath - zero chaffing

[Runjohnyrun]

LukeF, on Jan 17 2011, 02:21 PM, said:

I've had this problem too lately, probably from running in the wet a lot. A pair of lycra shorts underneath the regular shorts seems to have got things sorted.

Agree totally. If chaffing is the only issue, would not waste the money on compression gear when Lycra works a treat.

[Slunnie]

I run in skins also to control the bits and prevent chaff.

[thomo]

Nike and Addias have shorts with inbuilt long legged undies.

Otherwise just wear long legged undies. Edited to add under your shorts. lol
Also Jockey make sports ones. You can get them at Rebel Sport.

Edited by thomo, 17 January 2011 - 07:17 PM.

[mic69]

got to agree compression shorts or lycra ive also found longer lined shorts are ok. I,ve got some 2xu and ronhill shorts work well

[Lukefrazz]

I usually wear skins under my running shorts for long runs as well, picked up a pair online recently from the superseded range pretty cheaply. Apart from the chafing benefit, it makes me feel a little less self conscious in my short shorts

[chilipowder]

I've had no luck with Lyrca.  They all seem to fall apart.  May go straight to compression?

[salad80]

I've found a good pair of underwear under the shorts works well... Ones that are more swimmers than anything. Aussiebum have a range called "Superhero" or something like that which I've never had an issue with. But I will say that I definitelty have less discomfort, when running in my ronhill shorts, compared to the Nike/Adidas.

[Mark2]

Hi

I've always worn Adidas Dual Baggy, which have inbuilt lycra shorts like bike pants. Very cool and comfortable and prevents any chaffing. However my wife found almost identical shorts, with the same inbuilt lycra, in Lowes for $10 a pair. A bought 2, for $20, which compares well to the $70 cost for 1 pair of the Adidas ones.

I agree that it's a bit of a waster to wear compression gear under your shorts if you're trying to avoid chaffing. The lycra ones are much cheaper and do the same job.

I just reread this I sound really cheap.


Mark

[Tony123]

Mark2, on 07 February 2012 - 09:32 AM, said:

Hi

I've always worn Adidas Dual Baggy, which have inbuilt lycra shorts like bike pants. Very cool and comfortable and prevents any chaffing. However my wife found almost identical shorts, with the same inbuilt lycra, in Lowes for $10 a pair. A bought 2, for $20, which compares well to the $70 cost for 1 pair of the Adidas ones.

I agree that it's a bit of a waster to wear compression gear under your shorts if you're trying to avoid chaffing. The lycra ones are much cheaper and do the same job.

I just reread this I sound really cheap.


Mark

Thanks for the tip Mark, you dont sound cheap to me - sounds like a wise purchase.

[Colin]

Run more -and cycle less. The former makes the legs thinner at that part of anatomy and the latter quickly builds muscle there.

I only ever chafe after long lay off or doing lots of biking. However with a long lay off you aren't likely to step straight into long runs so by the time you get there it should be all good.
Or maybe I am just lucky in the chafing department, don't get nipple chafe either and minimal blisters because I run sockless.

If only the rest of my running issues were that easy to resolve.

[Jimboy]

Does anyone else remember wearing those jockstraps under our shorts so many years ago?
Ooh! I wince just thinking about them.

[slowmo]

Colin, on 07 February 2012 - 11:17 AM, said:

Run more -and cycle less. The former makes the legs thinner at that part of anatomy and the latter quickly builds muscle there.

Maybe I don't run enough, or am genetically pre-disposed to wide thighs...  I haven't done any cycling for ages but I get inner thigh chafing on any run much longer than 15-20km.

For most of my running I wear RaceReady long baggy shorts, which just have the mesh briefs, and use bodyglide to prevent any thigh chafing. A single generous application worked fine for my first 12 hour run last month.

I've also found simple lycra shorts or leggings (not compression) do an equally good job.

slowmo

[Sarge]

I have suffered in the past from chafing and went through a phase of skins or similar and they work well except on longer runs where buttock chafe was an issue. I have now switched to longer legged shorts and find them suitable on runs less than 30ks. Anything longer and an application of bodyglide does the trick.

On another issue relating to running shorts, they are finally making them with proper side pockets.

[Andrew2]

Rebel Sport also do their own brand (I think  ('Motivate')) version of shorts with internal Lycra shorts.   Cheaper than other main brand shorts in Rebel, and they last well (I have 4 pairs, all several years old).    Provide suitable support for the middle aged male runner.
Longer term, weight loss has eliminated the problem, but I don't see a reason to move back to the mesh thingy.

[lyricnz]

Andrew2, on 07 February 2012 - 05:05 PM, said:

Rebel Sport also do their own brand (I think  ('Motivate')) version of shorts with internal Lycra shorts.   Cheaper than other main brand shorts in Rebel, and they last well (I have 4 pairs, all several years old). Provide suitable support for the middle aged male runner.

http://www.rebelspor...cat=468&brd=222

Look like they're $30-35/ea, but no mention of internal lycra?  I might go check them out tomorrow anyway.  I've got a gazillion shirts and socks, but only 3-4 pairs of shorts, which means "I" need to get washing done rather quickly before they're needed again.

Edited by lyricnz, 07 February 2012 - 08:28 PM.

[SpecBGT]

Andrew2, on 07 February 2012 - 05:05 PM, said:

Rebel Sport also do their own brand (I think  ('Motivate')) version of shorts with internal Lycra shorts.   Cheaper than other main brand shorts in Rebel, and they last well (I have 4 pairs, all several years old). Provide suitable support for the middle aged male runner.
Longer term, weight loss has eliminated the problem, but I don't see a reason to move back to the mesh thingy.

So what support does the middle aged male runner need that is different to any other age male runner?

[Kato]

Losing weight helps.

I'm currently a few (OK, five) kilos over my ideal weight for running.  At the moment, I am getting inner thigh and nipple chafing on the longer runs, where last year I got none on 35km runs.My thighs are bulky / muscular from hill running, but once I lose the weight the chafing seems to subside.

Lubing works, I've never had to wear special undies, I just go with the (non mesh) built-ins.

[Colin]

Sarge, on 07 February 2012 - 04:46 PM, said:

On another issue relating to running shorts, they are finally making them with proper side pockets.

Would one still call it a 'running' shorts though.

I have done 40km runs with just $10 in little inside pocket. Stop at servo, drink water , stop at next one buy powerade etc

[Paul Every]

Sarge, on 07 February 2012 - 04:46 PM, said:

I have suffered in the past from chafing and went through a phase of skins or similar and they work well except on longer runs where buttock chafe was an issue.

In one street in Sydney, men with a presumably similar problem appear to solve it by cutting the buttock area out of their lyra shorts. Perhaps you could try that, Sarge?

[slowmo]

Gives new meaning to the term moonrunners

slowmo

[mutk]

SpecBGT, on 08 February 2012 - 06:24 AM, said:

Andrew2, on 07 February 2012 - 05:05 PM, said:

Rebel Sport also do their own brand (I think  ('Motivate')) version of shorts with internal Lycra shorts.   Cheaper than other main brand shorts in Rebel, and they last well (I have 4 pairs, all several years old). Provide suitable support for the middle aged male runner.
Longer term, weight loss has eliminated the problem, but I don't see a reason to move back to the mesh thingy.

So what support does the middle aged male runner need that is different to any other age male runner?

My physio tells me everything drops . The usual things like arches, neck, arse, nose, ears, belly. And sack. This caper is a battle against gravity in every sense.

[slowmo]

mutk, on 09 February 2012 - 12:16 PM, said:

My physio tells me everything drops . The usual things like arches, neck, arse, nose, ears, belly. And sack. This caper is a battle against gravity in every sense.

You forgot hair

slowmo

[rohan]

Quiksilver, Hurley, whatever.

They're all good now that they moved to that cool stretchy techy boardy material.

[Sarge]

Paul Every, on 08 February 2012 - 11:35 AM, said:

Sarge, on 07 February 2012 - 04:46 PM, said:

I have suffered in the past from chafing and went through a phase of skins or similar and they work well except on longer runs where buttock chafe was an issue.

In one street in Sydney, men with a presumably similar problem appear to solve it by cutting the buttock area out of their lyra shorts. Perhaps you could try that, Sarge?

I have sat here trying to come up with a witty response but can't. Too funny to top.

[Brendan90]

I've worn the same pair of old black Everlast gym shorts that come down just above my knees in every race I've done (bar GCM when i decided to try some actual "running shorts".. Wasn't comfortable at all). They have massive pockets and hold everything I need for 42km - 5-6 gels, phone, athsma puffer, anti-inflam tablets.

They're disgusting looking and I stand out like a sore thumb - but it's something I've always done and its become a bit of a "good luck" thing. I have also always worn a pair of Performax compression skins underneith. I usually never get chafing unless I'm running over a half marathon distance. In which case I always just cover myself in vasoline before a race and all worries are gone!

You can probably see them in my avatar.

[TCMB]

I use the New Balance 5" Tempo shorts.
Not too long, not too short. Key pocket, and big side pockets.

I find my thighs chafe after about 20km, and prefer compression shorts underneath for longer distances. I can probably drop another 8kg or so which should extend the non-chafe distance. Feels better (airier) without the compression shorts.

[Peterhorse]

i found the 2XU tri nicks to be the best thing and have 3-4 pairs now that get rotated depending on how dark it is nd nobody can the the threadbare sections. the chamois that is inteded for comfort cycling is actually nice an soft on the tackle. never had chaffing with them.

for runs over 28-30k, to prevent chafe, vaseline the block & tackle - make sure to chalk the end of the cue as well.

[slowmo]

I had a pair of 2XU tri shorts and liked them a lot - extremely comfy. However, the waist band elastic perished quite badly after a couple of years. Since I bought them for half price (last year's colour or something) they were still good value, but it did discourage me from buying any more at the normal price (yes, I'm cheap).

slowmo

[danish]

I wear lycra Jockey Sports myself. 10 bucks at the factory outlet store round the corner and they seem to have stopped all chaffing and bouncing issues for me.

Now all I need is something to stop the infinitely worse nipple chaffing! I have a lycra shirt that works but I don't particularly like running in it. Looks a bit wankerish IMO

[blatant]

+1 for compression
I first tried compression because of the hype. Found the only reason to justify the ridiculous price was to save my bits from pain. $100 for shorts vs sore balls - easy choice.  I got the skins 400 mini shorts that are basically the same size as Y fronts but keep things supported and stop thigh chaff. Under a pair of racing shorts you don't look offensive and nobody can tell you're wearing them
and no, my muscles don't recover quicker