The Rub

I wish that this was a post about an awesome massage...but no-o.  This my friends, is my very first experience with chaffing.  See I figured after a year of running, I was just somehow magically exempt from the chaffing thing.  Sure, I've gained a couple of pounds (okay, a lot of pounds), but my build doesn't really lend itself to that sort of problem.  Nor was it new gear.  Running bra I've worn until it's not anywhere near its original color.  Running skirt that's seen its fair share of wear.  Socks that are worn at least 2x a week.  Nope, none of these things. 

Instead it was my trusty Nathan (Speed 2, I think) hydration belt.  The one that AMA calls my "utility belt" and makes me feel like one part geek and one part super hero. I didn't notice it during the run, or even in the shower afterwards.  But there, the next morning, like an itchy comet across my lower back was the beauty pictured on the left. 

There is a first time for everything, and, perhaps a last.  I think that my shirt snuck up in back a bit.   I also worry that it bounces, but the only fix for that is going to be finding a smaller hydration belt. 

But good news I'll share tonight....I did my first ride on the bike trainer last night.  'Cause zero days, I know how to do those!