My last couple of runs have resulted in very sore nipples. Being a novice I really don't know what to do. I thought of plasters but my chest is way too hairy - don't fancy pulling them off.
What else can I do?? As I sit here at work they feel as hot as the sun.
HELP
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either vaseline or paraffin gel over them- but does rub off- or plaster them over c plaster or tape. The pain of removing the tape will be far less from the pain of abrased nipples I promise !
Make sure also wear a proper lightweight non rubbing vest to help.
If you try vaseline, be sure to smear on loads of it before the run.
I've never found a cure once I've got sore nipples though - you just have to live with it!
Only kidding, vaseline and a light top as said will be fine!
Vaseline it is.
Some forms of pain whilst running can be rewarding - but nipples must be my weakness.
Ooh Err Misses!
only problem with vaseline etc is that it can mark your clothes even after washing.
Try using "Micropor" (spelling's a bit off here) its a medical plaster that comes in rolls but does not have the death grip of plasters when being pulled off. Much better alternative. (Also only remove during apre run bath/shower helps)
Snail
Thanks for the tip - already been to Boots and bought a roll. £1.39 for 5 metres - that's a lot of nipple!
Cheers, Dolphin.
Pretty effective and it removes the pain of pulling plasters off your nipples.
Only downside is that you end up messing about cutting strips of stuff for 15mins before you head off.
Common problem Dolphin so your not alone. Numerous threads on the subject if you look back through most of the forums.
When I started running, I found that my nips went numb, so I didn't realise the damage I was doing. Only at the end of the run did I realise when I looked doen to find two streaks of blood.
The pain would come the next day at work where every movement of my cotton shirt over the nips would be very agony. People at work must have wondered why I sat very still!
I've found vaseline to be effective in preventing the problem. It does stain your t-shirts, but I only wear cheap ones anyway, so I'm not worried.
I have found though that over time my nips have hardened and I'm less prone to the problem. Unless on a long run I don't need vaseline at all.
Or, how about strawberry flavoured nip-guards (just to expend the market a little bit). The London Marathon would never be the same again...
Club colours nip-guards (why bother with a vest again?)
No more cumbersome XXL T-shirts at the end of a race: event nip-guards; one size fits all...
Air-vacuum adhesive free nip-guard, for the man with an hairy chest...
God, this is fun...
Help, I can't stop thinking about this....!!!
Please, somebody tells me to stop this now... please!
All right guys... I think I have enough material here to start my own little business
Why do you think women aren't posting here? What do women do that is different?
Also, have a look at 'monthly misery' in the injury thread where your thread has attracted some comment.
To do this though you need to allow it to recover a bit between runs.
This is a painful way to do it but once you get though the first two weeks you will be sorted for ever.
Problems only arise if you have a bit of a break, the nipples will soften again.
there goes my business.... :-(
Btw, on a serious note, Eddy is right; that's how Mum's manage, eventually.
Run topless.
No more nip guards, sore nipples, plasters, vasalene etc
For official runs simply felt tip the race number on like triatheltes.
The number of males taking part in running would increase.
The number of people (ok men) watching running would increase.
Running would be televised more.
Brilliant solution or what.