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Benefits of men shving their legs for running

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  • 16-06-2010 1:18am
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    BornToRun88
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭


    Im very curious to know is it any benefit for men to shave their legs if they are a serious runner. Does the wind get caught up in the hair of your legs and slightly affect your speed? Are shaved legs better for running?


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    Otis Driftwood
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,925 ✭✭✭Otis Driftwood


    Moved from the Gentlemans Club.


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    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users Posts: 8,080 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    BornToRun88 wrote: »
    Im very curious to know is it any benefit for men to shave their legs if they are a serious runner. Does the wind get caught up in the hair of your legs and slightly affect your speed? Are shaved legs better for running?

    Hairs are there for a reason - help wick away sweat etc, don't think you are going to get any areodynamic benefits to 'shave' seconds off your time.
    Only time I've shaved was when I needed work done on my hamstrings over a few weeks and the massage was easier to apply.


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    steve22
    Registered Users Posts: 137 ✭✭steve22


    :confused: I cant see how having hair on your legs will slow you down much.... what about the hair on your arms.... or your head for that matter!!


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    Jumpy
    Registered Users Posts: 7,606 ✭✭✭Jumpy


    I had to do it when I used to speed skate on road and track. Its actually for insurance reasons, road rash gets seriously infected when hairs stick in it.


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    hot to trot
    Registered Users Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭hot to trot


    Thats exactly right , same as for cyclists. Its not for aerodynamic reasons - its in case of skin damage.


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    Paulyh
    Registered Users Posts: 567 ✭✭✭Paulyh


    well, i always wanted to know that...........but never asked anyone i know who shaves for cycling.
    very interesting indeed


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    kennyb3
    Registered Users Posts: 6,724 ✭✭✭kennyb3


    BornToRun88 wrote: »
    Im very curious

    I bet you are;)


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    antocann
    Registered Users Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭antocann


    it makes you more aerodynamic


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    donothoponpop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,608 ✭✭✭donothoponpop


    The wife's tights- sorry, compression tights glide on more easily.

    I'd imagine shaving would make plasters easier to take off- my current method is to slowly expose a small tab at the corner, wince up my face, countdown from five, and rip when I'm at one. You could make a wig out of what comes with the plaster...


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    griffin100
    Registered Users Posts: 4,776 ✭✭✭griffin100


    Its an easy way to loose weight!!


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    mithril
    Registered Users Posts: 970 ✭✭✭mithril


    Eamonn Coughlan tried it the night before the 1976 Olympics final with disastrous results.


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    BornToRun88
    Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭BornToRun88


    kennyb3 wrote: »
    I bet you are;)

    ha yeah right. Nah i won't be doing shaving my legs. Makes more sense for swimmers and cyclists. Plus i like having hair on my legs as a sign of manhood.


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    ThisRegard
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    I know a guy who competed in the steeplechase at a very high competitive level during the 90s who shaved both his legs and chest !

    He insisted it was beneficial to his sport but I think he was just liked the look.


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    d-sher
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭d-sher


    Ever try a Friction Massage from a Physio while having hairy legs? OUCH!!! :D


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    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,364 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    If you're going to physio or for a massage - shave. Massage will be much more benificial and less painful for you if you do.


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    MrCreosote
    Registered Users Posts: 2,320 ✭✭✭MrCreosote


    Massage is the only reason for most cyclists too.

    Definitely doesn't make you more aero, and if the road rash is such a problem why not shave the arms as well?

    Fair enough if you're a pro getting a massage every day...but for mere mortals...people just do it to fit in I reckon. So most top cyclists shave their legs-therefore to be good I must shave mine too?? Doesn't work like that unfortunately.


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    InTheTrees
    Registered Users Posts: 9,900 ✭✭✭InTheTrees


    It only grows back a few times before it wont grow back anymore right?

    I remember a doctor explaining to me how the hair on your head, face and genitalia is the only hair that consistently grows back? Or am i dreaming?


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    Jumpy
    Registered Users Posts: 7,606 ✭✭✭Jumpy


    InTheTrees wrote: »
    It only grows back a few times before it wont grow back anymore right?

    I remember a doctor explaining to me how the hair on your head, face and genitalia is the only hair that consistently grows back? Or am i dreaming?

    Dreaming.


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    hot to trot
    Registered Users Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭hot to trot


    oooh. imagine only having to have waxing once or twice and then never again. How brill would that be:D


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    gordonjj
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    griffin100 wrote: »
    Its an easy way to loose weight!!

    I'm trying to overcome obesity problem but I'd rather not shave even if its recommended for weight loss. But I'm wondering how it helps in losing weight, must be burning calories while shouting oooouch, ooo!:eek:


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    Condo131
    Registered Users Posts: 1,442 ✭✭✭Condo131


    The mind boggles on this one.....Thought never crossed my mind!

    ..Next thing people will be suggesting that I shave my face!! :eek::eek::eek::D:D:D


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    huskerdu
    Registered Users Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭huskerdu


    If a physio ever suggests putting a strap on your knee, shave it first.

    The most painful thing I have experienced in a long time was pulling a strap
    off a (slightly) hairy leg.


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