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thalman
Joined: 06 Jul 2010
Posts: 1
North Dakota, United States |
| Posted: Tue 06 Jul 2010 01:07 pm GMT |
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I'm new to trail running. Each time I've gone out I've been attacked by swarms of horse flies for the entire hour run. This has been at several different Minnesota state parks and at different times of the day. Needless to say, it isn't an enjoyable experience. I've never had to deal with this while hiking. Not sure if it's the amount of sweat I'm producing or what. I need to find a solution otherwise I don't see how I can continue. Any advice? |
antil0ck
Joined: 16 Jul 2010
Posts: 5
Washington, United States |
| Posted: Fri 16 Jul 2010 01:59 am GMT |
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Hmm.. that is a tuff one. I would try to minimize the amount of perfume you produce. This means, clean your clothes with perfume free detergent, and try not to wear deodorant or colognes. If you are still having issues, then try some form of bug repellent. Ask others in your area what they are using that helps them also.
run free
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kapribadi
Joined: 07 Jul 2010
Posts: 6
Alabama, United States |
| Posted: Mon 26 Jul 2010 08:25 pm GMT |
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Hmm, I have the same problem in Alabama during the hotter part of the day. those horse flies are SO ANNOYING. It causes my wife to freak out too... What can we do? Wear a mosquito net over the head? LOL.
Would like to know if anyone has a real solution. thanks. |
rungirlrun
Joined: 22 Jul 2010
Posts: 1
United Kingdom |
| Posted: Thu 05 Aug 2010 06:12 pm GMT |
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I use OFF! and find it very effective against flies etc. It is not greasy and won't fade when sweating on a run. |
mrpistol
Joined: 28 Aug 2010
Posts: 4
Pennsylvania, United States |
| Posted: Sat 28 Aug 2010 04:57 am GMT |
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I've found they only attack my head. So, take off your shirt and tie it around your head like a helicopter. That has worked for me in the past. good luck! |
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