The following is a list of stuff that has been accumulating on Ted’s desk. A bunch of miscellaneous stuff that is not worth an article or the article is too much work so I have not gotten around to it. I will start off with things that touch your skin in the order that I pick them up.
Miller Genuine Draft 64 lip balm – I actually like the lip balm. It has no flavor and does the trick. I bought some of the beer since they sponsored a race I ran and handed out the cool lip balm. The beer does not suit my taste but it does help me lower the amount of alcohol I consume.
Aquaphor healing ointment – It is some cool stuff. A bit of a mixture of Vaseline and Desitin in one package. When I do long runs in hilly terrain, I get blisters on my toes, so a bit of Aquaphor helps prevent the blisters and it helps lubricate the sore toes after I get them to aid in recovery. It’s also very good for chaffing from the running shorts after a long run.
Udder Smooth udder cream is a good lotion for massaging sore muscles after a workout. It has a low odor and a reasonable price. It is marketed as a lotion but I use it as a massage lotion.
Alpha-Flex pain reliever and massage cream is by far my favorite massage cream/lotion. It works very well and does not have an icy/hot feel nor does it smell badly. Unfortunately, it is very expensive. For the price of a tube of Alpha-Flex, I can go get a professional leg massage.
Ironman muscle rub gel is an okay product that does the trick. It has a very strong camphor smell to go along with the icy/hot feeling.
Shave Secret-I love shave secret. I do not follow the instructions that come with the package. I wash my face, apply the shave secret oil, and then I apply shaving cream and shave. Sometimes, I apply the shave secret, shave with an electric shaver then shave as normal.
I also switch types of razors and types of shaving cream. Doing little things like this, double and triple the life of my razors and I get a great shave. Shave Secret is hard to find and they have competitors that are not quite as good but are similar.
This article is long enough so I will stop at creams and gels.