Running A Marathon? Here Are The 11 Best Anti-Chafing Products To Avoid Chafing And Bloody Nipples

Goodbye to weeks of post-marathon pain.

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When you’ve run a whole damn marathon, you want to show it off. It’s only natural.

But there are certain ways you want to do it; we’re guessing bloody nipples isn’t one of them.

Groin, thigh, and neck chafing is also not on our wishlist of wounds (of course, ideally you’d have none, but that’s what you get for running an abnormally long distance in a few hours).

Whether you want to avoid feeling like your flesh is exposed to the elements, or your pursuits are more shallow (read: looking good in those medal-bearing pics you’re going to plaster all over your socials), here’s everything you need to avoid chafes, blisters, and wounds when running a marathon.

It might look like it, but this not a deodorant (though for the love of god, wear that too). Just trust us, you'll want this all over your body, not least because you'll barely notice it's there – but you will if it's not.

NipEaze Nipple Covers

Essentially a preventative plaster for your nipples. Not the coolest of products but if it prevents chafing, it makes the list.

This is not to suggest you should wear heels on your marathon – please don't! But you get the idea: more padding, less friction, and that roll lasts forever.

Running Climacool Light Sock

Any hint of moisture spells perfect grounds for a blister, so you'll be grateful for these socks that are plenty breathable and dry quickly.

Nothing says wobbly wiener like loose undies under your running shorts. These compression boxers hold everything in place and are also sweat wicking so it doesn't get too soggy down there.

Rab Women's Talus Tight Running Shorts

Women don't have quite the same issue with dangling body parts as men do, but thigh chafe is real. So to avoid any ouchy blisters, opt for tighter clothing with a handy side pocket for your stash.

Nike Indy High-Support

We've all dealt with boob sweat, we know the drill: moisture + movement in that area = uncomfortable! This one from Nike is high support and dries quickly to stop any unwanted rub.

Nexcare Aqua Clear Waterproof Plasters

Need extra protection? Whack these over your nipples, ankles, or eyes (just kidding) for an added barrier.

Squirrel's Nut Butter

If there's one thing you'll want to think about as little as possible on the big day, it's applying what is essentially a glorified lube. Luckily, this handy tube format makes slathering your most chafeable zones easy as – even when you're mid-run.

Decathlon Anti-Chafing Cream

A good old fashioned anti-chafing cream never hurt nobody; this one from Decathlon is sweat and water-resistant.

Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm for Dry Cracked Skin

Imagine rubbing sandpaper against your thighs as you run: that's what happens when you have a bit of dry skin. Coat it in Aquaphor, though, and that problem disappears faster than you can say 'cracked'.

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