Bleeding Nipples

[Saga]

so im training for a half marathon, and when i get to around 5 miles my nipples start to hurt, at 6 miles they're stinging like a beast and at around 7 miles they actually bleed. well, only my left one. my right one kinda hurts but it's not bleeding. keep in mind my shirt gets soaked in sweat. is it just the fabric rubbing against my nipples? it's just a normal medium (which is a little big on me) hanes cotton t-shirt. any advice is appreciated, thank you.

[Ace-o-fire]

proably your shirt, but the fuck if i know. My first thought was squirting out blood.

[tyven]

tape some gauze pads over those bitches

edit: gauze pads will just get sweaty too, maybe throw some under armor on?

[Saga]

yeah ill probably get some underarmor or something, ill brainstorm ideas. thanks.

[pohibaba]

Just cut the fabric out around your nipple. Not only would it provide relief for you, but it will amuse everyone else around you.

[Cheerios]

I lol'd at the thread name.

[Clipse]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jogger's_nipple

Time to get some NipGuards! http://www.nipguards.com/

[Saga]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jogger's_nipple

Time to get some NipGuards! http://www.nipguards.com/

score, thank you.

[Kuya]

wtf lol

[Saga]

wtf lol

dont laugh dude it stings like a hooker in the shower afterward jesus fuck

[Kuya]

wtf lol

dont laugh dude it stings like a hooker in the shower afterward jesus fuck

At first i thought it was the hooker that did this to you.

[Tristam]

I don't get bloody nipples, but I actually just put a lil' body glide on there and any chafing is gone

[Aable]

super glue or (new/liquid) skin. apply libery over nipple and let dry before putting shirt on.

[archibaldcrane]

Very common problem for distance runners. I've heard that even regular band-aids work.

[Jer]

First thing that popped into my head when I read the title was the first episode this season of The Office. >.>

[SephYuyX]

First thing that popped into my head when I read the title was the first episode this season of The Office. >.>

Damn I was just about to mention that.

[Talus]

Cotton is the main problem. It doesn't help if it's loose. I'm running the Marine Corps Marathon tomorrow, and most people that bleed probably wear shirts that are cotton, or loose. I'm sure I will see a few bleeders tomorrow. Plus, if you're wearing a white shirt you are 100% more likely to bleed (that's just how it is). Should you wear a red shirt? No.

To remedy the situation, think about doing a few things:

1) Wear a tighter, non-cotton shirt, better yet wear one that is a synthetic fabric, aka "technical" shirt. Synthetic fabrics in technical shirts go by a bunch of different names, some examples: Nike DriFIT, Adidas ClimaCool, etc. They wick moisture away from the skin where it will evaporate faster. Cotton shirts absorb sweat and moisture and just get soggy, which leads to the chafing which leads to the bleeding which leads to the little kids pointing and laughing. It could be worse, you could shit yourself during a run like I've seen people do before.

2) Put bandaids on your nipples. Nipguards aren't bad, but band aids are more readily available, you can use the small round ones or the basic ones (or go all out and the get the waterproof, clear, yada yada variety.

3) Use a lubricant like Bodyglide. It's non-greasy (unlike say, Vaseline) and doesn't wear off easily, but it washes off with soap. It's available at most sports stores and running specialty shops.

You could always use some kind of combination of all three. When you see experienced runners though, what you mainly notice: A) The shirt fits well, i.e. isn't baggy, it may even be form-fitting B) no bleeding nipples C) they're already done with the race and enjoying a beer and/or massage.

Hope this helps.

[Pyro]

This had to be posted.

http://www.nipguards.com/images/ray98.jpg

[Plow]

Vaseline will usually take care of it fine, especially for a half marathon. and yeah those nipple protector thingies are probably just band aids basically

[Atlasion]

K-Y Jelly should do the trick too.