2 Toms -- Saving my Skin, one run at a time!

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Prior to Bibrave asking who wanted to test 2 Toms, I had never heard of them.  But when they said it was a product to prevent chafing, I HAD to try it.  I feel like I'm in a never ending battle with chafage.  Every time I think I've solved the problem, new chafage issues crop up.  It's not only annoying but PAINFUL!  I've tried MANY different products and combinations of things including my running apparel but nothing seems to make it go away completely.  At this point I was willing to try ANYTHING even though I knew nothing about the product!

I don't have pictures of all my inner thigh and back wounds but here's a couple of under arm pics to give you an idea....

AHHHHHHHH

 

Here's the description of the Sportshield product I was being sent:

SportShield® is a silicone-based anti-chafe product. SportShield® anti-chafe formula is non-staining, non-toxic, non-greasy and be used daily.  It contains no animal products. - See more at: http://www.2toms.com/sportshield/#sthash.EDM8HVzy.dpuf

 "a Silicone-based anti-chafe product.  Sportshield anti-chafe formula is non-staining, non-toxic, non-greasy and be used daily"

The SportsShield comes in two forms: the roll on bottle and the wipes.  Both are becoming a permanent part of my ultra drop bags!

Once it arrived, I realized it definitely was a much different product than any of the other anti-chafe products I have used.  It's a roll-on application and the actual anti-chafe stuff is very liquidy.  I was a bit skeptical at first but I did really enjoy the ease of the application.  I think I covered my whole body in like 2 seconds.  So much easier than those sticks.

It's SO EASY to just roll on whatever parts you want protected!! 

I saw a little residue when I put my running clothes on so I was concerned whether it had rubbed off or that it might stain my clothes.  Turns out neither of those things was true.  I did not chafe a single time that I used 2 Toms and my clothes came out of the wash stain free every time.  And in case you are wondering EXACTLY how it works.  You are basically "Rolling on a smooth, invisible coating to the skin.  This coating eliminates or greatly minimizes the friction that causes blisters, chafing and irritation."

2 Toms has become a part of my race kit!

I'm not one to be dramatic and tell you that a product is amazing but 2 Toms has really been a savior for me.  I used to dread taking showers after long runs or ultras.  I almost always had a chafed spot that would cause me to scream.  During the testing period, I ran many back to back long runs, a 50 mile race and One City Marathon.  I honestly did not get chafed a single time!  And this winter was crazy with the weather so I had the opportunity to test in everything from twenty layers to shorts and singlets.  I also wore my pack a number of times which has also been a source of chafage with certain sports bra combos.  Even with the usual deadly pack combos, I had no problems.

This is usually a DEADLY combo for me: sports bra + singlet + pack

Currently there is a 20% off discount code, 2 TOMS20, which I already used to stock up on more Sportshield for my upcoming 100.  There are also other blister and butt products available in addition to stink free detergent which I purchased a trial size since ALL my running clothes smell so bad.  I'll let you know how it goes!

MORE 2Toms!!!!!

SportShield® is a silicone-based anti-chafe product. SportShield® anti-chafe formula is non-staining, non-toxic, non-greasy and be used daily.  It contains no animal products. - See more at: http://www.2toms.com/sportshield/#sthash.EDM8HVzy.dpuf