Hi all-I have a problem and hope that someone has a fix. My nipples get rubbed raw after about 20 minutes of running. I come from a running background, so I have been putting band- aids on the affected area before a run. The problem comes when I try to put band-aids on in T2. With all the sweat and time critical time constraints in a race, I haven't been able to get the band-aids to stick.
Is there a product out there that will eliminate the chafing? Has anyone tried putting band-aids on prior to the swim? What about a tighter fitting tri-specific shirt?
I used to use a flexible-type Band-Aid and some waterproof adhesive stuff that helped them stay on (similar to spirit gum, made for men's and prosthetics). But for some reason it's not a problem as of late... maybe I toughened up my nipples? Have you tried different shirts? I've been using the new DeFeet Un-D-Lite liner shirts... they're tight, cool, soft, and no chaffing anywhere. Best liner shirts I've ever worn... I wear them for everything. Try the DeFeet shirts-Un-D-Lite- they're new, not many had them in stock so I ordered direct. I love them and my nipples are happy!!! (I know, I need help.) Eric
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anyone tried putting band-aids on prior to the swim? What about a tighter fitting tri-specific shirt?
...My nipples get rubbed raw after about 20 minutes of running...With all
the sweat and time critical time constraints in a race, I haven't been able to get the band-aids to stick...<
Your best option is to run shirtless. Otherwise, try using Bodyglide. In the winter, when it's too cold to run shirtless, I use it for nipple chafing. On long runs, I use it between a few of my toes to prevent blisters. I also use it to prevent saddle sores & hot spots on long bike rides. It's definately a must for fast wetsuit changes in T1.
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Hi all-I have a problem and hope that someone has a fix. My nipples get rubbed raw after about 20 minutes of running. I come from a running background, so I have been putting band-aids on the affected area before a run. The problem comes when I try to put band-aids on in T2. With all the sweat and time critical time constraints in a race, I haven't been able to get the band-aids to stick.
Is there a product out there that will eliminate the chafing? Has anyone tried putting band-aids on prior to the swim? What about a tighter fitting tri-specific shirt?
Thanks,
Chuck Phillips
I don't have this problem - - either I lack the pec's or they stay put.
However, I do blister my feet. Have you considered the Band-Aid branded "second-skin" or other foot-oriented adhesive stuff? The sticky stuff is MUCH stouter than off-the- shelf bandages.
rsquared
P.S. - I need to proof read twice now to see if I left myself vulnerable to a follow-up pun/malapropism from Harold or Ray... : )
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I used to use a flexible-type Band-Aid and some waterproof adhesive stuff that helped them stay on (similar to spirit gum, made for men's and prosthetics). But for some reason it's not a problem as of late... maybe I toughened up my nipples? Have you tried different shirts? I've been using the new DeFeet Un-D-Lite liner shirts... they're tight, cool, soft, and no chaffing anywhere. Best liner shirts I've ever worn... I wear them for everything. Try the DeFeet shirts-Un-D-Lite- they're new, not many had them in stock so I ordered direct. I love them and my nipples are happy!!! (I know, I need help.) Eric
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anyone tried putting band-aids on prior to the swim? What about a tighter fitting tri-specific shirt?
Thanks,
Chuck Phillips
Chuck--Are you wearing cotton shirts? WHen I do, they get heavy with sweat and begin to chafe. Also, if I don't wear something under my wetsuit, they will chafe.
Also, I remembered reading something on a website, and went and found it again, at no small expenditure of time and inconvenience to myself, but for you nothing is too much. americantri.comindex.phpOpen ↗ ew&id=62&Itemid=
Use nothing to protect those parts. just toughen them up. After all you are a triathlete, right.
ken
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Hi all-I have a problem and hope that someone has a fix. My nipples get rubbed raw after about 20 minutes of running. I come from a running background, so I have been putting band-aids on the affected area before a run. The problem comes when I try to put band-aids on in T2. With all the sweat and time critical time constraints in a race, I haven't been able to get the band-aids to stick.
Is there a product out there that will eliminate the chafing? Has anyone tried putting band-aids on prior to the swim? What about a tighter fitting tri-specific shirt?
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Use nothing to protect those parts. just toughen them up. After all you are a triathlete, right.
ken
"ChuckZTL" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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Hi all-I have a problem and hope that someone has a fix. My nipples get rubbed raw after about 20 minutes of running. I come from a running background, so I have been putting band-aids on the affected area before a run. The problem comes when I try to put band-aids on in T2. With all the sweat and time critical time constraints in a race, I haven't been able to get the band-aids to stick.
Is there a product out there that will eliminate the chafing? Has anyone tried putting band-aids on prior to the swim? What about a tighter fitting tri-specific shirt?
Chuck--Are you wearing cotton shirts? WHen I do, they get heavy with sweat and begin to chafe. Also, if I don't wear something under my wetsuit, they will chafe.
Also, I remembered reading something on a website, and went and found it again, at no small expenditure of time and inconvenience to myself, but for you nothing is too much. americantri.comindex.phpOpen ↗ &task=view&id=62&Itemid=
Thanks for the responses, guys. I haven't tried putting on bandaids before the swim-thought they would just float away. I wear only coolmax material on the run, so cotton isn't the issue. BTW, my wife has no sympathy for me after breast feeding 2 kids.
Yeah, you get it. Just like putting a handful of sand in your shoes to toughen up the feet for running sockless.
ken
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some clothes pins during long runs?
-- Eric "IMKen" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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Use nothing to protect those parts. just toughen them up. After all
you
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are a triathlete, right.
ken
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Hi all-I have a problem and hope that someone has a fix. My nipples get rubbed raw after about 20 minutes of running. I come from a running background, so I have been putting band-aids on the affected area before a run. The problem comes when I try to put band- aids on in T2. With all the sweat and time critical time constraints in a race, I haven't been able to get the band-aids to stick.
Is there a product out there that will eliminate the chafing? Has anyone tried putting band-aids on prior to the swim? What about a tighter fitting tri-specific shirt?
