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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 7/7/2008 at 11:02 PM
modified: 7/7/2008 at 11:03 PM

What'll they think of next...? Secret Clinical Strength Anti-Perspirant Deodorant, Advanced Solid, Marathon Fresh

With a Sport Fresh Scent Designed for Athletes The Advanced Solid's triple-action technology provides three layers of protection; Clinically proven, prescription strength wetness protection. Odor-fighting capsules that absorb odor and release scent all day to keep you smelling clean and fresh. Skin soothing conditioners. Who would benefit from using Clinical Strength Sport Advanced Solid? Anyone who does not want their performance to be held back by perspiration or odor will benefit from Secret's prescription strength wetness protection. Sheesh. Though...I gotta admit, this stuff is good. I haven't tried this particular scent (nice, not too floral/girly, not strongly masculine), but the clinical strength stuff is generally extra nice in the Summer months for combating runner stank.

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Ennay

A Saucy Wench

posted: 7/8/2008 at 12:01 PM
modified: 7/8/2008 at 12:02 PM

Anyone who does not want their performance to be held back by perspiration or odor will benefit from Secret's prescription strength wetness protection.

Because I often will be running and catch a whiff of my stank and instantly slow down. Roll eyes

And, now wait, correct me if I am wrong here, but I seem to recall from basic biology that perspiration had some sort of PURPOSE Sheesh...marketing. You think the guy who came up with that has ever run?

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 7/8/2008 at 12:05 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 7/7/2008 at 11:02 PM:

Anyone who does not want their performance to be held back by perspiration

Now I know why I am so damned slow regardless of the miles I put in--it's 'cause I sweat like a friggin' horse (ask anyone who has seen me after a race--it's appalling). Oh, well, guess I can rest easy knowing a simple anti-perspirant is the cure! Sweet! Big grin

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

jEfFgObLuE

I've got a fever...

posted: 7/8/2008 at 12:06 PM

Quote from Ennay on 7/8/2008 at 12:01 PM:

Because I often will be running and catch a whiff of my stank and instantly slow down.

See, that makes me speed up because I want to get more air current flowing around my body. (Which is just one more reason why treadmills suck.)

On your deathbed, you won't wish that you'd spent more time at the office. But you will wish that you'd spent more time running. Because if you had, you wouldn't be on your deathbed.

Runnergabe

Along for the Ride

posted: 7/8/2008 at 12:09 PM

I get a kick out of "clinical" strength ... What makes the strength clinical? Why would a health care setting be concerned with deodorant? Especially when they add "clinically tested" - that'd be a boring job to be in charge of the study to test deodorant... "ok Mister Jones, let me smell your arm pits now" Big grin

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slaptear2

De-slacking in progress

posted: 7/8/2008 at 12:15 PM

Quote from Runnergabe on 7/8/2008 at 12:09 PM:

I get a kick out of "clinical" strength ... What makes the strength clinical? Why would a health care setting be concerned with deodorant? Especially when they add "clinically tested" - that'd be a boring job to be in charge of the study to test deodorant... "ok Mister Jones, let me smell your arm pits now"

Wouldn't it be "more" healthy NOT to wear any deorderant during a run- gives your pores the chance to work and not be un-naturally blocked?

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Kerry1976

Master of the Side Eye

posted: 7/8/2008 at 1:14 PM

When I saw ads for these, I wondered--what is marathon fresh scent?

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 7/8/2008 at 2:56 PM

Quote from Runnergabe on 7/8/2008 at 12:09 PM:

I get a kick out of "clinical" strength ... What makes the strength clinical? Why would a health care setting be concerned with deodorant? Especially when they add "clinically tested" - that'd be a boring job to be in charge of the study to test deodorant... "ok Mister Jones, let me smell your arm pits now"

Boring job...more like yucky! I think the "clinical strength" has something to do with it being an OTC version of what used to require a script from a dermatologist. That stuff seriously is nice in the Summer, but too $$ to use year-round.

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 7/8/2008 at 2:57 PM

Quote from Kerry1976 on 7/8/2008 at 1:14 PM:

When I saw ads for these, I wondered--what is marathon fresh scent?

Yeah...I'm guessing the creator of that descriptor has never actually been to a race, much less a marathon. People don't really smell too fresh after about 3 miles. Tongue

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

dnephin

posted: 7/8/2008 at 3:23 PM

Especially if you're Paula Radcliffe. Evil grin

Never could understand the pre-excercise deo application.

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C-R

posted: 7/8/2008 at 3:31 PM

Quote from Kerry1976 on 7/8/2008 at 1:14 PM:

When I saw ads for these, I wondered--what is marathon fresh scent?

After having been around enough finish lines for marathons, the phrase "fresh scent" is a total oxymoron. Shocked

Those medal lines smell worse than a pig farm in the August heat. Not sure this will win a marketing award for originality, accuracy or effectiveness.

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jEfFgObLuE

I've got a fever...

posted: 7/8/2008 at 4:35 PM

Quote from C-R on 7/8/2008 at 3:31 PM:

After having been around enough finish lines for marathons, the phrase "fresh scent" is a total oxymoron.

Yes, but I suppose "Marathon Ass Stank" or "Marathon Butt Whiff" wouldn't sell all that well.

On your deathbed, you won't wish that you'd spent more time at the office. But you will wish that you'd spent more time running. Because if you had, you wouldn't be on your deathbed.

Runnergabe

Along for the Ride

posted: 7/8/2008 at 4:59 PM
modified: 7/8/2008 at 5:00 PM

Quote from jEfFgObLuE on 7/8/2008 at 4:35 PM:

Yes, but I suppose "Marathon Ass Stank" or "Marathon Butt Whiff" wouldn't sell all that well.

Since I came to the States from Germany in '99, I have learned that everything gets better with abbreviations. Right? So ... what about M-A-S, for the athlete in you ... or ... M-B-F, for the finish line ahead of you ... Nobody would even ask. Or know that you implied their ass smells after a marathon. MTA: The pigfarm in August heat has its appeal too tough ...

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runnerclay

Consistently Slow

posted: 7/8/2008 at 5:14 PM

I volunteer at the ATL marathon chip return area (6 yrs). I have never notice body odor. I guess it is a good thing my sense of smell is lousy. Big grin

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