{"id":78976,"date":"2012-09-13T09:32:19","date_gmt":"2012-09-13T14:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=78976"},"modified":"2012-09-13T09:35:57","modified_gmt":"2012-09-13T14:35:57","slug":"we-love-gold-bond-friction-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/we-love-gold-bond-friction-defense\/","title":{"rendered":"We Love Gold Bond Friction Defense"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most irritating issues of running can be what happens when those clothes swish back and forth for hours on end. Of course, I’m talking about chafing<\/a><\/strong>. A painful and irritating side effect that many runners deal with. Thankfully, there are options for managing this nonsense, really effective options.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

A tried and mostly-true method has always been to use petroleum jelly on your trouble spots. It tends to keep irritation away for many miles. Only slight down side? It\u2019s messy, greasy and oily, and may even stain your clothes. One of the more recent products to help with chafing is Gold Bond\u2019s Friction Defense. It looks like a stick of deodorant, but it\u2019s not meant to keep you smelling fresh. Instead it will keep skin free from painful chafing.<\/p>\n

Whether men need to avoid bloody nipples, or ladies need to get relief from a snug jog bra, the key to fighting chafing is to reduce the friction. Several of us put the Gold Bond to the test this summer to see if it stacks up against other similar products.<\/p>\n

I had some blisters show up after a first run in a new pair of socks and shoes. This troubled me as I had a long run coming up. I used the Friction Defense all over my toes and feet before the 17-mile run. I made it to the end without one bit of rubbing, hot spots, or any chafing. Plus, the product isn\u2019t oily or sticky. I wasn\u2019t a greasy mess when I took my shoes off.<\/p>\n

John Thompson<\/a><\/strong> has been training all summer for his first half-marathon as part of the Local Joes<\/a><\/strong> program. He\u2019s been using the Friction Defense off and on as he trains, and told us, \u201cI like it, it works, no funny smell, no weird residue.”<\/p>\n

Nathan Carr is also a part of the Local Joes training program. He\u2019s a former football player who just adopted running this summer. Either way, he\u2019s no stranger to the need for keeping yourself chafe-free during a game or race. He, however, didn\u2019t enjoy Friction Defense as much as John and I did.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot a huge fan. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t my favorite product I have used. It didn’t last as long during my run as I would have liked,\u201d said Carr.<\/p>\n

The product is also marketed to non-athletes. It\u2019s intended for anyone who might need to fight friction. You can find it in online, in discount stores and supermarkets for about five bucks.<\/p>\n

Gold Bond\u2019s Friction Defense is certainly worth a try, because there’s no need to ever be irritated while running.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Big Difference in Pre-Workout and Post-Workout Snacks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

5 Reasons Gu Energy Gels are a Top Choice for Fueling Runs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Doctors’ Powerhouse Smoothie Recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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