I would have thought that after all the marathon training and post-marathon running, the insides of my thighs would be pretty much toughened by now. Wow -- wrong! I did a short 6.5 tempo run last evening and it was a very nice run; north past National Airport, into DC, partway down Haines point and then back. I had a newish pair of shorts -- or at least a pair I hadn't used in a looong time.  In the winter I run in shorts with no liner. I wear underwear instead. Otherwise certain parts of me get too cold.  So I was wearing these shorts with no liner and a pair of undies (some technical brand -- make me think of the days ahead when I'll need them for other reasons!). When I was running long runs before the marathon, I would always goop up with body glide. But never for a short run.

Well, At about mile 4, I started to hurt. By mile 5, I was running bowlegged to keep from rubbing it more. At the end, I was raw. So much so that it hurt to walk and I left blood stains on the car seat. Maybe it was the humidity. Maybe it was the shorts. I just don't know for sure.

I think I'll skip the run today. Tomorrow is supposed to be my long run, but I think I may skip that too. Never again will I forget my BodyGlide!