Today, I participated in a walk for charity. Even though I was supposed to walk 5K, I stopped after 3K because the pain from my thighs rubbing together nearly sent me to tears. FML
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Today, I took part in a charity run for a good cause. I'd trained for months and showed up, only to trip and fall flat on my face at the starting line. I spent the rest of the race with scraped knees and a bruised ego. FML
Today, after not moving at work all day, I decided to be healthy and walk home. Now my thighs are numb from rubbing together. FML
Today, trying to exercise and be more healthy, I went for a walk but I developed a friction thigh rash. The rash is so bad I will likely not be able to get on another walk for days. FML
Today, trying to get into shape because I run out of breath after walking more than 30 minutes, I started to hit the gym. Too bad my legs didn’t want to cooperate and decided that it would cause limping-worthy pain for every step I took on the treadmill. FML
Today, I volunteered at a 50 km trail race for charity and was at the service of a walker. It was fun until after the walk was completed, when he made me take off his boots and socks, and massage his big, super stinky, sweaty bare feet. His putrid feet were inches from my face the entire time. FML
Today, thinking I was pretty healthy, I signed up for a 5K run. I didn’t train at all, thinking, “How hard can it be?” Halfway through, I realized I was in way over my head. I ended up walking the rest of the race, and a 70-year-old man lapped me twice. To make it worse, my friends made a banner that said, “Congratulations on Not Dying!” FML
Today, I injured my knee at a Zumba class, a class I joined to lose weight so my knees wouldn't hurt so much. Now I can't even go for a leisurely walk. FML
Today, I went on a run. Going a decent pace, I passed a woman walking her dog. I joked, "C'mon! Keep up!" Thirty feet later I stepped in mud, rolled my ankle and fell. The woman walked by as I lay in agony, and told me to keep up. FML
Today, I achieved a personal goal by completing a half-marathon for charity, despite being overweight and unfit before training. When I finished I cried, not because I was proud of myself, but because I ran the last two miles while being followed by kids on bicycles calling me a "fat cunt". FML
Today, I tried to walk on the sidewalk. Actually, it was so slippery that I had to shimmy across it. Then I shimmied too quickly and fell down. Now everything hurts. Maybe next time I should bring a sled. FML
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Dancersrule1 26
Google "Bandelettes. " They are a life saver for possessors of thunder thighs like you and me! Good for men and women! Legalize Thunder Thighs!
liloh_fml 11
3k is still a good amount of money... I'm proud of you, op.
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jasmine2301 25
I admire your persistence to keep trying! Good for you that you went all the way to 3k, op.
XQuartzX 15
My friend always complained about this and now I too understand. It's really painful to deal with, especially walking for that long! I hope you find a product to prevent that. :>
BLDYRBBT 16
Good Job getting out there. I used to deal with this on top of being hairy and the rub would pull out the hairs adding extra pain. Would also get heckled constantly cause I'd be bouncing around in places that shouldn't bounce. After sticking to it I'm happy to say there is no more bounce. Keep at it. Give your thighs a break and try different things that have been mentioned to prevent or treat the rub and you'll find one that works for you.
Superbaker123 14
Don't feel bad OP, I've been there. That hurts!
awesomeamandas 37
deoderant or baby powder helps prevent chub rub. or wear a pair of shorts that are tighter around the thigh so tour skin isn't rubbing against itself.
Armeniangirl_fml 15
you tried! I know the feeling. next time, baby powder is your best friend it bandellettes like the comment above said. I hate it when that happens too though.
arielsblondesis 11
I've had that problem just remember thick thighs save lives, but a little powder always helps
GhostFox 34
If that was your limit, it was your limit. There's always next time, and unless there's some rule in unaware of, you can always take a break during the next one and reapply a no-chafe product if need be. Also, 3k is no mere distance- be proud of what you achieved, not ashamed of what you didn't.
andrewfromsocal 13
You can't walk a couple of miles? Jesus dude..
GhostFox 34
You can't act like a semi-decent human being? Jesus, dude.
writergirl1029 17
I'm really glad that this comment section is so overwhelmingly positive in support of OP. Try the workout leggings they sell at Walmart (Danskin Now) The material is perfect for keeping the rub to a minimum.