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Let’s Talk: Chafing

JillcloseAuthor: Jill Name: Jill Whitaker
Email: jill@theruniverse.com
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About: Jill Whitaker has been blogging since 2001 and writes the blog JillWillRun.com. She ran her first marathon in 2008 and was smitten with the distance. She is a certified running coach (RRCA & Team Challenge) and loves to help newbies to the sport reach their goals. Jill is also a strong advocate for positive body image messages. She lives in Las Vegas, NV with her husband, newborn daughter and dog, #JadeTheBoxer.See Authors Posts (215) | September 18, 2012 | 3 Comments

The little hot spots that you feel when you’re running… The raw wounds you discover in the post-run shower… The online photos of bloody nipples… Could it be… chafing? Chafing occurs when our skin encounters friction: skin on skin, skin on clothing, skin on gear, etc. In addition, moisture can increase the likelihood of chafing [...]

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