Ingrown hairs o the legs

I have recently been shaving my legs more, but one of the problems I've been having is that I get some ingrown hairs on the back on my thighs.
In the past I would simply get some tweezers and pick them out, but it's kind of hard to reach the areas on the back of my thigh even with a mirror.
I got some bumps fighting shaving cream today and I'm going to see how that works, but I was just wondering if anyone else had some helpful tips or advise for me.

I have been running a lot lately and do 5K runs from time to time. I have the really short running shorts that go all the way up to right under my ass, (not because I think I have great legs or trying to show off my ass, but because they are the most comfortable while I run). I'd just hate to have people looking at the back of my legs while they are eating my dust thinking, "omg look at those bumps". It's not a ton, but enough that I notice them.

So guys/ girls, how do you get those nice silky smooth legs without those annoying bumps from the ingrown hairs. :biggrin1:

 

You are correct, it certainly isn't to help me run faster. I just happen to like the look and feel of having smooth legs.
The only reason I mentioned running is because the running shorts I wear really does show off most of my legs.

 

I was just reading about this product online, and have been thinking about giving it a try.

I have also started exfoliating more when I take my showers and applying skin moistener after.

Thanks for all the advice so far, it's all been very helpful.