Chafing: An Irritating Problem for Triathletes

Triathlon is a resistance, strength and willpower test. Whether he is a beginner who addresses his first Grouper of Age of Distance from Sprint who pursues a stain on the podium in the abrasing heat of the EAU, there is a challenge that can catch anyone off guard: irritation. This irritating skin problem can turn a great career into an uncomfortable order. But do not worry, understand the rubbing and know how to avoid it can keep it focused on crossing the finish line, not relaxing the painful points.

In this guide, we will break down what is the rubbing, where a duration of a triathlon occurs and how can it avoid rubbing with practical advice and higher products available here in Dubai.

What is the touch and why does it happen?

Rock is that raw irritation, red and sometimes painful that you feel when your skin rubs against itelf, clothing or equipment. It is caused by a mixture of friction, moisture (Hello, humidity of the EAU!) And sometimes fabrics.

So when do you hit the rubbing? It is more common than the repetitive movements of resistance, which make triathlon a perfect storm. From swimming to the bicycle to the race, every leg of the races is its own risks of rubbing.

The good news? With the preparation and the correct products, you can avoid rubbing and stay comfortable, regardless of how long it is there.

Breaking into a triathlon: where hits the toughest

The three triathlon disciplines mean three unique opportunities for rubbing to be accompanied.

Swimming duration

In swimming, rubbing often comes from his neoprene suit. Imagine this: you are advancing in the waters, observing every few blows. Every time you turn your head to breathe or look forward, the neckline of the neoprene suit is rubbed against your skin. When you get to T1, you have an angry red ring around your neck or shoulders. A tri of Tri Mal adjusted can get worse, broken under the arms even under a neoprene suit.

On the bicycle

Once you are pedaling, the rubbing moves lower. A badly designed or poorly adjusted suede on your trisuit can rub from raw sensitive areas to more than 90 kilometers. Add the sweat and the relentless sun of the EAU, and will have a recipe for the disease that persists long after disassembling.

In the race

When running, your feet take the worst part. Wet swimming socks or swear shoes on the bicycle can rub against the heels or fingers of the feet, causing blisters. For the ladies, the friction could also be dragged under sports bras or along the waist, especially a humid leg of half marathon in a 70.3 race. It is a small problem that feels huge when you are pressing for that personal.

How to prevent rubbing: practical solutions for triathletes

The friction does not have to derail your race. With some intelligent strategies and the correct Sported team, you can keep your skin happy in the three disciplines. Here is how.

Swim Smart: Protect your skin from neoprene costumes

To avoid friction, start with a good lubricant. Forget the vaseline tub in your bathroom, it is based on oil and can damage the neoprene of your neoprene suit, potentially canceling your guarantee. Instead, look for an anti -roce product specialized as the body of the body Anti-Chafa Bar of LifeAvailable in Sported.

This ecological product comes in a practical can and combines coconut oil, karité butter and sunflower seed wax. Slide it slightly in your hands, rub on your neck, shoulders or pimples, and you have a natural and safe barrier of the navy that won the damage of your neoprene suit. Bonus: It folds as a moisturizer and helps you get out of your fastest suit in T1. Apply it before growing and slide through swimming without confusion.

Bike better: lubricating and cape

On the bicycle, its suede pad is your first line of defense, but you need help. A quality anti -roce as Zealios betweenStupe in Sportad, is a game change. This totally natural lubricant is designed for those “Beteges” spots, protecting the long trips of his skin. Made of plant -based ingredients, it is free of oil and parabens, which makes it gentle but effective for both women and women.

Rub a small amount in areas prone to friction, internal thighs or under the suede, before collecting. Condita your skin while reducing the rubbing, so you can board the roads of the Dubai desert to Hatta without making a grimace.

Run ready: underwear and footwear solutions

For the race, your secret weapon is BovetA sports favorite and the first brand we brought to the EAU. Known as “its hidden advantage”, Redderwear’s award -winning designs, such as the long boxer of men or women’s runs, soft fabric and seam shorts friction and keeps the skin for 10 km, half marathons or Ironman events.

Combine it with anti-glace socks of rercderwear. Its double -layer construction prevents shoes from rubbing raw feet, regardless of how damp wet leg. Get. I have run many 70.3 in these, throwing water around my head to hit the heat, and my feet remained without ampoule.

For more information on this topic, see the blog on the use of socks a duration of a triathlon.

For additional protection, slide a bit of the antimacose lever of Lifejacket in hot spots such as its heels or under the arms before starting. It is a small step that is worth it.

Choose the right products: why quality is important

When it comes to prevention, not all products are the same. In Sported, we have chosen hand -in -hand that is tested in triathlon and approved by the EAU. Here is why our favorites stand out:

• BODYGLIDE: It slips throughout the body as it says on the stick and has multiple uses. The Go-Too for swimmers until the prevention of the touch of wet costumes. The stick forms a dry and invisible barrier to protect its skin, effective where square skin rubs with clothes, footwear or skin. Thought as a barrier to the effects of rubbing, its formulation facilitates the application of protection throughout the day of the skin in the rubbing of the skin, the rubbing of the clothes or the pinch and the friction of the shoes, the protective equipment and other irritants.
• Anti-Chafa Bar of Life: A laptop Anti -snack stick That is easy to apply and full of skin -friendly ingredients. It is perfect for swimming preparation and fast retouching in the transition.
• Zealios between: A CREAM AGAINST ROCK That is vegan, free of cruelty and resistant enough for bicycle’s leg demands. It is essential for long walks in the Eau climate.
• Pill -free underwear: From crop tops to boxers, this range is built for runners who want comfort without obligation. It is a basic element for triathletes fighting moisture and heat.

These products are not just about preventing rubbing, it is about allowing you to concentrate on your performance.

Rock can be an irritating problem, but it is one that you can conquer. With the right preparation and equipment, you will be ready to swim, ride a bicycle and run with that sting. In Sported, we are here to support each triathlete in the EAU, because their approach must be in the finish line, not in their skin.

Posted on April 11, 2025