Sore Nipples!?

[Richt]

Does anyone else struggle with sore nipples after running?

This didnt used to effect me, but then I only really used to run short distances. (3 miles max). But in the last 4 days I have ran 5.5 miles, twice.

Do any of you experience the sore nipple thang?

Rich

[iyamamaschke]

Re: Sore Nipples!?

Not me But, I have heard of this I know Some People when they start running the Long Miles Put Bandages on the Nipple the Round ones and I ahve heard that helps with Chafing I think women have less of that Problem cause we have ourselves smashed in exercise Bras and such so the Nipples don't get the constant rubbing on the Clothes.

Sarah

[Heidi3]

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it happens a lot especially to men when they wear nylon check the fabric content of your shirt ...the other thing is if your shirt is too loose it can cause problems as well ....when I used to run the guy I ran with struggle with this and found if he wore a tight cotten t shirt he did better..for some the tight it annoying ..you pretty much have to play with your clothing to find out what you can stand...

one of the advantages of being a woman is we can wear bras

you can always wear bandaids

[Heidi3]

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Ok there are some guys who love to wear them too (bras) but that aside

[dotsamantha]

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I'm with you Rich
I'm, shall we say, endowed, and when i run long or roadmarch I've gotten very chapped and sore and even bled once (30 mile roadmarch). Bandaids tend to scrunch up and i've found the best thing to be ... vaseline. A light coating of petroleum jelly helped tons. Hope that helps. Since i wear a bra, I would suggest a tank top underneath your running shirt.

[iyamamaschke]

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The cirlcle waterproof bandages that have stickey all around the edges Work well I am told.

Sarah

[Lisa M]

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Suddenly a manzier comes to mind.

[2big4mysize]

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they have body lub for runners Rich or you can use round bandaides.

[BigRunner]

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Body Glide (goes on like a deodorant stick) is what I use. Can't beat it for stopping chafing wherever.

Rich

[Kent]

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I have heard of people taping them down and the body glide suggestion already made.

[Richt]

Re: Sore Nipples!?

Body Glide (goes on like a deodorant stick) is what I use. Can't beat it for stopping chafing wherever.

Rich

What sort of shop do you get that from? It seems the ideal suggestion.

[BigRunner]

Re: Sore Nipples!?

I buy it at running stores around where I live here in Michigan. Also, at the expos before any race that you run in usually will have it also.

Rich

[Richt]

Re: Sore Nipples!?

I used vaseline on Sunday for my halfer, there was no blood but my left nipple still was a bit sore afterwards. sorry if TMI.

[julirama723]

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My boyfriend's brother has this problem. While he's running/training, he goes shirtless if it's hot. Otherwise, he does the round bandaid thing OR wears a tight shirt so the fabric doesn't chafe.

[sadie147]

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I was going to mention the tight shirt idea as well. What sort of fabric do you wear rich? Maybe it's that as well. I know my inner thighs will chafe (sp?) if i wear cotton shorts..but not with nylon.