[at-l] Re: Chafing was Gear and a Hike.

[Michwall2 at aol.com (Michwall2@aol.com)]

Hello,

Am a long time lurker here.   I am also an avid walker.   I walk 4-5 miles a 
day at a 10:30/mile pace.   Not fast by racewalking standards, but aerobic.

I have used "Body Glide" for several years.   I am quite sensitive in the 
chafing department, especially this time of year.   I highly recommend it.   
While it might feel "sticky" at first, it does not feel that way as you walk.   (I 
use it under the arms and in the crotchal region.)   Think more of a layer of 
graphite lubricant type material.

It has no or very little scent.   (It will become somewhat gamey when mixed 
with several days of bodily contact, but then most products will.)    It will 
wash out of clothing leaving no permanent stain.

The label says it is "All Natural" and the ingredients list includes several 
forms of Triglycerides, Tribehnin, Aloe Vera and a form of Vitamin E.   No 
petroleum products.

After spending several days in pain after summertime workouts, I rarely if 
ever do a full workout without using it.   I obtain it from a local 
biking/running shop.

I cannot speak to its use as a "marital aid". ;)   Never tried that one.

I also have not tried it for preventing blisters on the feet.   Anyone tried 
it for that?

Mike Wallace


Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 08:04:34 -0400
From: amy <askowronek@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: [at-l] Chafing was? Gear and a Hike.]
To: Gary Ticknor <garyticknor@starpower.net>
Cc: AT-L@backcountry.net
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On Jun 13, 2005, at 12:20 AM, Gary Ticknor wrote:

>> Speaking of chafing, EMS carries "Body Glide". It looks like a
>> deodorant stick but it's a lubricant to make your skin slippery so
>> that it doesn't chafe or blister. Anybody tried that? If so, does it
>> work?
>
> Anyone tried this? Sounds like a marital aid ;) but I'll try anything.
>

I picked up some Body Glide a few weeks ago.? Jury's still out.? Made
my skin feel kind of sticky, not slick.? But I didn't get to put miles
in to see what would happen.? Mickey One Sock (who I met on the trail
this year) *highly* recommended it.

I bought a different brand in Franklin.? Can't remember the name, but
it came in a white and red rollon bottle.? It definitely kept me from
chafing but it also stayed wet all day and stained anything it touched.
? There was a powder version, theoretically for feet, that I tried.? It
went on dry (of course) and made my skin slippery like the other stuff
claimed it would do.? But I haven't had a chance to test the powder on
a long walk.

-joy