Can't remember if I mentioned this before, but I'm trying to get into a good habit of going for a walk each morning before work, just to get a bit of exercise, get my body working and hopefully eventually build up a bit of stamina. I really like the local Common as a place to walk around, so I'm planning to head over there most mornings, walk around for a while and then head back, have breakfast and start work.
I actually started this process last week, but very quickly ended up with a winning combination of chafed thighs and blisters on both my heels. Andie suggested getting some cycling shorts to help with the former, so I've done that. And it appears that purchasing a pair of cycling shorts is not an entirely straightforward experience — for men, anyway; I don't know if it's the same for women.
I've ended up with a pair of breathable pants with a big absorbent pad that goes under your arse and balls to catch all the sweat. It's primarily designed to cushion your squishy bits when sitting on a bicycle saddle, but its absorbent nature also suggests to me that it will counteract "swamp ass" to a certain degree, which will be nice. As a larger gentlemen, I tend to be a tad prone to getting a sweaty crack if I go walking for a bit, and it can be uncomfortable after a short period.
So long as it helps with the chafed thighs, I'll be happy; chafed thighs are spectacularly uncomfortable and I've always been a bit prone to them, even when I was a bit lighter. One time at university I remember walking back from a friend's house to my own home after a heavy night out drinking and getting chafing so bad it actually bled. That made for a horrifying sight when I took my trousers off, I can tell you. Thankfully, that was a good 20 years ago and hasn't happened since, but, well, obviously you will understand that I'm in no hurry to allow that to happen again.
I'm intrigued to try these magic pants out tomorrow morning, and see if they have any impact on my overall "comfort" level while going out for a walk. If they do, I might consider getting a few more pairs. If not, well, I'm only £15 down (cycling shorts are expensive — these were some of the cheaper ones!), and I needed some new pants anyway.
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