Running Capris?

[DrBadger]

I also have issues with chafing if I don't wear capris or compression shorts. I also have had issues with shorts riding up even if they are bike style compression as I have pretty large thighs. I have the following shorts and capris and I really like them, don't ride up at all, and I wore the capris for my half marathon and they were great.

http://www.rei.com/product/732188
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/RRL894/
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/BRL915/ (but an older version without the color)

[OakLeaf]

Dang, DrB, I was just looking at those shorts on REI.com when I put together my order the other night... and looking... and looking... and wondering about them... and didn't order them

Does that wide waistband tend to roll over or bunch up? (I'm very short-waisted.) What is the rise - using Athleta's system which I LOVE - number of fingers below your natural waist: "index rise, peace rise, scout rise, palm rise"? Do they run true to size?

[skibum]

I always wear compression shorts, capris or tights (depending on the temp) when I run. I love my CWX capris. I did a half marathon in them last weekend and they were awesome!!

[DrBadger]

Hey Oakleaf-
Looked at the REI shorts last night. The rise is on the higher end...maybe 1-2 fingers below my belly button. (a bit higher than I generally like, but not too high to make me not wear them!). I got a small in them... I usually wear a size 6 pants, 8 if they are slim through the thighs. They are really stretchy, so while the waist looks really little it isn't bad.

I actually like the Roadrunner sports shorts better, the rise is a bit lower (~2-3 fingers below belly button) and they have a little zipper pocket on the side for keys, a gell, or MP3 player.

In general I really like RRS gear, very reasonably priced and I love their sports bras...one of the only over the head bras that works for my 34D chest with out hardwear!

[Hammer]

Body glide?

I have chaffing issues too, sometimes. During the winter I run in tights, but when the temps warm up I like shorts. Though capris would be really nice too.

Go to a running store or a sports shop like Scheel's and find a tube of body glide. It looks like a deodorant stick, but you put it on offending surfaces. On each of your thighs, on portions of your feet that might rub on shoes, etc. I've had a stick for like a year, since I don't use it all of the time, and it doesn't seem to take a lot of the product to be effective.

Plus, it only costs maybe $5 or so, I forget.

[jesvetmed]

Teigyr: I made sure last year that the Tri shorts I bought (Pearl Izumi) were at least 6" long for that very reason (http://www.triathletesports.com/2008...-0427-7ab4.htm). The 6" seemed to be just enough for me, but I think I've seen 8" also (here's a pair... http://www.triathletesports.com/2008...rspe6a-7b9.htm).

The worst nightmare -- not just rubbing, but rubbing when WET! OUCH