Since I went public with my goal yesterday, that meant that I couldn’t skip out on my long run today. My weekends have been so busy recently that I’ve designated Monday as my long run day. Last night before going to bed, I set out everything I needed to be prepared for an early start.  I even set the timer on my coffee maker (which didn’t work). When my alarm went off I rolled out of bed, ate 1/2 a larabar and headed out the door.  Wow, was it hot out!  I came back from my 12 mile run looking like this. (GROSS! I really can’t believe I post these for all the world to see)

Chafing is something I learned about when I first started running long distances. The sting it causes during a post run shower is intense to say the least. Remember this run? Well that day I forgot to do anything about my “hot spots”. The second I stepped foot into the shower, I belted out a nice scream.

For us runners, anti-friction prevention is necessary. Normally, I would use Body Glide to prevent chafing but recently, I received a few samples of Mission Skin Care Anti-Friction Creme .

This product is impressive. No funny smell or stickiness like Body Glide. It has the consistency of a light moisturizer. You simply apply it to your “hot spots” and magically it prevents you from chaffing. Thanks to Mission, I will forever remain un-chafed during my long runs. Can’t wait to try out their sunscreen.