You know that feeling when you’re midstride and feel like you need to break out a dance move just to scratch your legs? Runner’s itch is one of those weirdly common things that no one really talks too much about but it happens to way more runners than you’d think.
Before you spiral down a rabbit hole on the internet or completely scratch your skin off, let’s get one thing straight...runner’s itch is totally normal.
Sure, it’s frustrating especially when you’re in the zone, but we’ve got a few solutions that can help ease your itchy legs, it’s just going to take a little bit of patience.
I’ve been there myself and know it’s annoying, so of course the team is here to help with ideas to make it stop!
What is Runner’s Itch?
Runner’s itch is that nagging sensation that makes you want to reach down and scratch your leg. For some runners, it’s just a mild annoyance they can ignore, while others might have to completely stop running and scratch until it goes away.
It all comes down to histamine, yep the same stuff that flares up when you’re dealing with allergies!
When you exercise, your body releases histamine to help boost blood flow and keep your muscles from tiring out too quickly. But unfortunately, it sometimes causes that oh so fun…
