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2005-07-04 2:17 PM

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This is embarrassing to bring up, but I have to ask for advice...  Does anyone get sore nipples during extended work outs?  This morning I did a Brick of 15 miles of the bike, transitioning to a 5k run.  About a quater of the way into the run I noticed my nipples were getting aggravated.  After the work out I could barely even wash them they were so tender! 

So how do you prevent this?

2005-07-04 2:20 PM
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Crash_Man - 2005-07-04 3:17 PM

  About a quater of the way into the run I noticed my nipples were getting aggravated.  After the work out I could barely even wash them they were so tender! 

So how do you prevent this?

Duct tape.  Seriously, it works. 

Whenever I go for a run, a ride, or a brick, I put duct tape on the nipples.  At the end of my race today, I remember why I do it - I saw too many people with blood down their shirts coming from their nipples. 

Steve

2005-07-04 2:21 PM
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It's normal for men. Just put some bandaids on. It works wonders, so I have been told. If Bandaids are out (chest hair issues) then try Bodyglide. It's available at most running stores. I swear by it for chafing.
2005-07-04 2:25 PM
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Doesn't all that preparation go to pot when you tear your nipples off during duct tape removal? Ouch! What about just using a tight shirt?

Btw, I noticed a bit of nipple chafing after my ride yesterday. Maybe the time has come for the Bro/Mansiere for triathletes...
2005-07-04 3:08 PM
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I have had this problem as well. The band-aid solution works for me but as pointed out removal can be a painful experience. Applying vaseline before a run may help.  I have also found Body Glide to be effective. Avoid cotton shirts for sure. A proper running shirt that wicks away moisture should help.  
2005-07-04 3:21 PM
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You can also buy nipple guards at any running store

2005-07-04 3:32 PM
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Elastoplast Dots are small round bandages that do the job just fine. You can find a similar product in the BandAid brand if you are brand loyal. They only cost about $3 for 50. I wear them all the time. Worth their weight in gold
2005-07-04 3:38 PM
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I remember once while running a marathon in drizzling rain. I passed by two guys who were in obvious discomfort from their bleeding nipples. I passed them my handy dandy tiny tube of vaseling (I keep for chaffing issues) I swear one of them wanted to kiss me he was so thankfull.
2005-07-04 3:50 PM
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If you are like me and prone to breakouts (yes at 41!) then Vasaline is not such a fabulous thing. I don't break out from Bodyglide.
2005-07-04 3:58 PM
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I have this problem and body glide works well. I haven't tried duct tape or bandaids because of the hair issue. I've also noticed that a tight top helps. Next time they get sore, I think I'll do without a shirt.

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2005-07-04 4:00 PM
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Yeah! That is the answer! From now on we can all run topless........ Oops wait a minute! That may not be the answer!!!!!


2005-07-04 4:03 PM
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What exactly is this Body Glide? I've heard of it for swimming and now for sore nipples. Do you just lather up in the stuff before a race?
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Opus - 2005-07-04 3:25 PM Doesn't all that preparation go to pot when you tear your nipples off during duct tape removal? Ouch! What about just using a tight shirt? ...

The trick is to remove the adhesive while you're still sweaty.

Steve



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2005-07-04 4:28 PM
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Body glide is a stick lubricant that is non staining and works very well. Personally I prefer the Elastoplast Dots solution I have found that Body Glide isn't very helpful on longer runs especially after your jersey is completely drenched.

2005-07-04 4:31 PM
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Go with the bandaids, I'll take the 2 seconds of pain from ripping them off over the ~60mins of agony without them. Except when it hot and humid, sometimes they will fall off.

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2005-07-04 4:35 PM
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soopergirl - 2005-07-04 5:00 PM Yeah! That is the answer! From now on we can all run topless........

I second the motion!

2005-07-04 4:38 PM
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Crash_Man - 2005-07-04 3:17 PM

After the work out I could barely even wash them they were so tender! 

So how do you prevent this?

Prevention? Technical material running shirt/singlet, never cotton. Nothing worse than coming home and noticing nice little blood spots on the ol' T-shirt.

Bandaids work fine.

But kisses make them all better!

2005-07-04 4:47 PM
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gyanwn - 2005-07-04 5:35 PM

 

soopergirl - 2005-07-04 5:00 PM Yeah! That is the answer! From now on we can all run topless........

I second the motion!

I'm still putting a big "S" (for single) underneath my age at my next tri...

Steve

2005-07-04 4:54 PM
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Although I truely feel your pain...I must say a very tiny grin of retribution squeezed onto my face when I read this post.  All I could think was...."Ahh...they might finally get how hard it is to breastfeed a baby.  Suck it up, boys."

Ok...just kidding...it sounds very painful and having had bleeding nipples myself, for a totally different reason, I DO feel your pain.  I had no idea this even happened to you guys! 

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2005-07-04 5:08 PM
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gyanwn - 2005-07-04 2:35 PM

 

soopergirl - 2005-07-04 5:00 PM Yeah! That is the answer! From now on we can all run topless........

I second the motion!

As a girl who has definite breasts, the only comment I can think of here is "Ow"  or "Ow, Ow, Ow" in time with running stride.

Topless, ok - topless while running?  I don't think so.

2005-07-05 1:31 AM
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Colomingle - 2005-07-04 1:54 PMAlthough I truely feel your pain...I must say a very tiny grin of retribution squeezed onto my face when I read this post.  All I could think was...."Ahh...they might finally get how hard it is to breastfeed a baby.  Suck it up, boys."

Ok...just kidding...it sounds very painful and having had bleeding nipples myself, for a totally different reason, I DO feel your pain.  I had no idea this even happened to you guys! 

Melanie

My wife laughs at me because of my pain.  She says "Now you know what its like having a baby nibbling on you!"  Then she points, and laughs manically.   

Thanks for the tips!  I think I'll try the Band-aid option. 



Edited by Crash_Man 2005-07-05 1:33 AM

2005-07-05 2:55 AM
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sivley01 - 2005-07-04 5:03 PM What exactly is this Body Glide? I've heard of it for swimming and now for sore nipples. Do you just lather up in the stuff before a race?

Yup! You can put it on everywhere....feet, thighs, neck, arms, anywhere that indiscriminant chaffing can occur. It took my one rash on my inner arms to buy the stuff.

2005-07-05 7:11 AM
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Way to go Sranney! See I come up with the best ideas!!! My first tri will be in 2 weeks. I will put the S there and let you know how it goes!
2005-07-05 9:33 AM
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A tight stretchy shirt worked for me and it seems so much easier than ripping duct tape off your nipples.
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