Jogger's nipple

Goberpiles316 · 29 Sep 2012 at 15:55

Im struggling, I am running 5k three times a week at work as part of my weight loss and I am getting Jogger's nipple bad.

I have tried tape but it keeps coming off, I am now looking at a couple of products which put a barrier on the area one is called Bodyglide and and the other is called Udderly Smooth Chamois Anti Chaffing Cream with Shea Butter.

Has anyone used any of these products?

One More Solo · 29 Sep 2012 at 16:15

The Udderly Smooth isn't designed for that purpose so probably not the best idea.

Trimming the relevant area may assist with the adhesion of plasters or tape. I've always just used medical tape but there are specific products such as:

http://www.runnersneed.com/noene-ni...recovery/running-specialists/fcp-product/1497

They are expensive but might be worth a try.

Another idea would be to wear a tight fitting base layer to prevent rubbing, especially as the weather gets colder.

Goberpiles316 · 29 Sep 2012 at 16:23

Im using that white medical tape but the past few runs its come off but stayed on for a 10k I ran the other day, maybe I need to put more on. Ive stuck some of the tight base layer clothing on my Xmas list.

One More Solo · 29 Sep 2012 at 16:33

Try a dollop of Vaseline on each one as well, it's a cheaper alternative to Body Glide - obviously don't use tape at the same time.

Lopéz · 29 Sep 2012 at 16:56

Are you using proper technical clothing rather than just a t shirt etc?

Goberpiles316 · 29 Sep 2012 at 17:05

Well its a top I have had a while and used to be ok, but it seems to be killing me the past week, I have brought some near gear ad will look to get one of the tight fitting tops to out on under the main one.

Saundie · 29 Sep 2012 at 18:40

I was also experiencing this because my t-shirt was too baggy, so I decided to wear one of my cycling base layers under it - basically a tight fitting layer that doesn't move around. This seems to have eradicated the issue for me, so hopefully your new top will sort you out

McBain · 29 Sep 2012 at 20:11

Use a base layer. Job done.

Begbie · 30 Sep 2012 at 14:26

Just vas up, lather it on. I used to just vas everywhere on long runs

Nexus · 30 Sep 2012 at 14:41

One More Solo said:
The Udderly Smooth isn't designed for that purpose so probably not the best idea.

Anti-Chaffing product isn't designed for anti-chaffing... What?

All the cycling specific products will do the job and one 'cycling specific' product I have even says to use it on things like nipples for running.

As people have pointed out, Vaseline is the cheapest and most easily available, but its also the most messy.