Shaving?!?
jon_g
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Just trying to find out if anyone out there shaves? if so, how far up the legs and, anywhere else?(arms? chest?).
I've not shaved before and trying to find out if it's worth it.....
I've not shaved before and trying to find out if it's worth it.....
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I Get my legs done twice a year - just into the spring when its shorts weather and then a week before my 'big race'.
Get the whole leg done - nothing worse than the hairy boxer shorts look!
Damn sight easier than shaving and not nearly as sore as the bike to run transition!
I shave as far as i can reach, then go all blotchy and moan. Nearly the time of year to get rid of the winter coat.
I shaved my legs last year before my big race - the London Olympic - because it was my first ever Olympic distance, I'd trained loads, and I had read in a few places that there was far more chance of the medics sticking a plaster or 'butterfly' onto a shaved leg if you fell off, rather than using stitches. So... with shaved legs you stood more chance of completing if you had an accident.
I'm not sure if this is true. Any comments from anybody who has experienced a crash while racing?
I could also guess that the more hirsute gentleman might have comfort issues with wetsuits (especially zips) if back hair is present.
I certainly couldn't justify the cost of waxing compared to a disposable razor. Has anybody ever tried the DIY waxing stuff? Is there anything specifically for men? I'm now filled with the idea of a macho waxing product for men only... maybe called IronWax... that would stop you feeling all effeminate for using it. [:)]
Or, to echo the OP question.... does it actually make any difference? I'm not thinking of speed differences, more about injury and recovery. If it doesn't make a difference then I won't do it this year. It's not like a hobby or anything... [:D]
I can't believe that shaving makes that much difference - if it did then there's no way Tim Don would have kept his 118 moustache on for the World Championships. I suspect it's more a sort of initiation - i.e. belonging to the tri club. Doesn't it just get very itchy?
Tried one of the creamsm, works ok, but you cant beat a good razor!
I really don't want to either, looks a little fancy to me, if you know what I mean.lol
Be honest....you just shave and use Triathlon as an excuse to shave..
Just admit that you have a 'shaving fettish'
Happy shaving
I've said it before and I'll say it again - waxing is the way forward guys:
Not only do you get stripped off and have some (normally) good looking female get stuck into your legs but the hairlessness last for weeks before that pesky stubble starts coming through.
Trust me - you won't regret it!
I took the trouble to talk with a senior casualty nurse and also an anaesthetist. They both agreed that there is no difference in treatment or recovery in shaved vs. unshaved legs.
Sorry chaps, but that's one less excuse for us. I'd also discount the 'aero' excuse... if you are consistent enough for the 0.5 second difference over 40km to really count, then your coaching team will advise you on what to do, as you're probably already on the national team. [:D]
Personally, the only justification I could find now is that my wet-suit removes most of my leg hair anyway (Ouch) so the razor is less painful... still don't know if I can be bothered though.
1) differentiates us from the 'civilians' out there, and,
2) it makes us look and feel flipping great!
Happy waxing guys (and girls!)
I'm a girl so I shave / wax anyways.
Can't believe how much you fellas are enjoying talking about it though! Next you'll be comparing moisteriser and talking about pink fluffly bows and puppie dogs haha
Tesco own brand aloe vera is my choice for the legs!
Can't beat it.
..and before you ask - I like girls!! [:D]