The Nitty Gritty of Chafing

The Nitty Gritty of Chafing

Chafing is one of the most common problems endurance athletes encounter during training. It's one of the hardest things to predict when, or if, it will happen. In general, endurance athletes can expect certain areas to have a higher chance of chafing than others. Female athletes generally experience chafing between their thighs, under their ar

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Ultra Race Survival Tips

Ultra Race Survival Tips

This past weekend, one of our loyal athletes tackled a desert climate 50k (his first ultra). He knew that going into it that if he wanted to be successful (and comfortable) he would need to prevent chafing and blisters and protect his lips from a desert sunburn. He strategically placed Friction Zone gel at select aid stations over th

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