Body Glide

So, I discovered during the last few months how much of a wuss I am when it comes to temperature and running outside. If inclement weather strikes --- and by inclement I'm referring to temperatures of 60 degrees or less --- I don outfits more suitable for sub-45 degree weather. I usually don't fully admit it's because of the weather, but instead cite the failure of shorts to guard against unwanted rashes after a long run. 

Yesterday a friend of mine purchased a tube of Body Glide for me. With this morning's 70+ degree weather I opted to wear shorts rather than my beloved compression capris. I finished my ten mile run without the slightest skin irritation much less a full-blown rash. Quite a success. 

If anyone knows of a product that will make me run slower (other than strapping a ridiculous amount of weights to my back) please let me know. I'm supposed to do my long runs 45 to 90 seconds slower than the pace I plan to maintain during the half-marathon. I'm aiming for approximately 9 minute miles yet every time I look at my heart-rate monitor I've managed to creep up to 9 minute and 30 seconds per mile or faster. I hate running at slower speeds. It seems counterintuitive, but my body aches more. 

If no one's devised a magical product to cure my tendency for speed, which only results in overtraining, some entrepreneur should take on the task. Maybe something called Body Grit would do the job.