You can check out their other gear here: Road Runner Sports online store or you can get them in person at their locations around Southern California. They also have loose (not compression / tight) shorts that are 7” but I haven’t worn those. They also have loose cut 7″ Gear Inspiration Shorts if you don’t like to wear tight shorts to run. The Recharge Compression 6″ shorts are good too (again it depends on your body and needs) I like the Recharge Compression 8″ shorts I usually stick with the tight / compression style. They have tight options and loose ones that meet my length requirements. These are available at Road Runner Sports or online. Road Runner Sports 8” shorts or 6″ shorts. If I’m deciding between two pairs I’ll go with the longer ones. I need them to be at least 6″ long.Īlso – some companies have a certain short length in the description but they feel longer or shorter depending on the cut / style and how they sit on your hips and butt. But everyone’s different so figure out how long you like them and shop accordingly! There are some companies that offer 5″ length – depending on how you’re shaped that might work. I aim for shorts that are 6 to 8 inches long. I really love long running shorts and think they’re the key to avoiding thigh chafing. Just try the first two ways to avoid chafing. And you have to be careful about injuries since you won’t be running with a good stride… okay, never mind. ![]() And your running buddies might be too embarrassed to run with you. Step 3 is to run with your legs super far apart like you have a watermelon in between them. If you can’t prevent the rubbing – ease it with something like body glide, vaseline, deodorant (I saw someone do this at Ragnar) so the area doesn’t get raw. Sometimes there are just certain body parts that are going to get chafed from repetitive motion and sweat. Step 2 to avoid chafing is to use Vaseline or Body Glide to keep your skin from rubbing and getting irritated. Make sure it fits correctly and isn’t too tight or too loose. The best thing you can do is wear gear that fits correctly.Ĭhoose running clothes that don’t expose areas of skin that might rub together –> thighs and arms rubbing against your body are common culprits. Once chafing starts it’s hard to stop the irritation. Try to prevent any chafing issues before they even start. Step 1 to combat chafing is to have the best gear possible. Let me know your favorite running shorts in the comments in case another runner prefers your go-to gear! How to Avoid Thigh Chafing So here are a few options you can order via Amazon or other runner gear companies or find in your local running store or big retailers (Walmart and JC Penny carry some). I feel like I talk about them all the time! But the questions keep coming AND it was recently brought to my attention that my previous post about the best running shorts suggests Moving Comfort shorts – but they are no longer being made. Today I’m sharing information on my favorite running shorts.Įvery day I get questions on Instagram and Facebook asking “What running shorts are those?!” … OR … “Where did you get those running shorts – they look like the perfect length!?” ![]() But even if you don’t – you’ll love it more with the right running gear. ![]() Hello! How’s it going? It’s going HOT, right!? Summer running is in full swing! I love it.
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