Joggers nipple

[Koing]

Anyone ever had it?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fissure_of_the_nipple

Apparently 80% of runners in the uk get it at some point.

Koing

 

[episodic]

When I first started running. I guess they got use to it. . . have not had since.

 

[darkxshade]

Never had it in the nipples, maybe cause I'm asian and have no body hair and it's smooth as heck? I do however get chafing on rare instances on the back of my left underarm/pits.

 

[Megatomic]

I've had really bad cases of it, especially here in Florida. I sweat so badly that Body Glide just isn't enough.

 

[Theb]

I don't know why, but I thought this was hilarious when I read about it when I started running. My wife thinks it's disgusting, both that it can happen and that I find it funny.

Mine got a little raw during a 14k last august while wearing the tech shirt that came free with the race, but they didn't actually bleed through the shirt.

 

[Megatomic]

I've had blood trails on my shirt before. And holy balls were showers uncomfortable for a while afterwards.

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

I used to run quite a bit when I was capable. First started in Florida and much of it in Mississippi/Alabama. Never had this happen or come remotely close...

 

[Phanuel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=9jdbYh7ms00#t=55s

 

[drteming]

I've found that a couple of band-aids placed strategically takes care of the problem.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Yup, but mostly when younger. I always blamed the rough texture of my t shirts.

I havn't had this happen in a long long time thoguh.

 

[magomago]

yup

 

[RagingBITCH]

Never had it. Buddies I train with have had it, regardless of cotton vs tech shirt. Bodyglide is normally a better solution than bandaids.

 

[Sluggo]

I've found that a couple of band-aids placed strategically takes care of the problem.

Band-aids and/or a slightly snugger shirt. I found I got a lot more nipple pain when I grabbed just a baggy skanky shirt from the closet, than a fitted shirt.

 

[Koing]

Interesting results.

No joggers nipple for me. I never run.

Koing

 

[deadken]

I first got it when I ran a 5Miler in the rain. I never bled though. When I read up on the Wiki link you gave I actually lol'd when I read the 'Red Eleven' in the 'other names' section!

I've gotten it since that first time, but mostly in the Summer / warmer months and most times it is only when I'm doing good distances (over 5.5 miles). Like others, I usually use some cut down band-aids to cover my nipples at first onset or before I do a long run.

 

[Bateluer]

Never experienced chaffed nipples myself. My chaffing occurs between my inner thighs and after 30 miles, between the butt cheeks. I counter by keeping some kind of lube in my drop bags to re-apply regularly. I refuse to drop any lube into my ass crack though.

 

[JBT]

I've gotten a little chaffing a few times, but never close to blood!

 

[boxleitnerb]

When running I usually have a really red breast, it looks like a nasty sun burn. Touching it and especially showering hurts. Today I wore a really tight undershirt and there was no redness, no chaffing, everything was fine.

So my advice:
Get clothes that are as tight as possible so nothing rubs against your skin. Goes for the women, too!

 

[deadken]

Ughh.. While I've had it in the past, I never had it to the point of bleeding, until now. On Thursday morning I did my normal 2 mile run. After work I met up with someone for a 3 mile run. I had packed some running clothes, but grabbed a shirt I don't usually run in (a tech shirt). Unfortunately, I got some bad news right after that 3 mile run and so I decided to do another run to clear my head.

All I can say is that I was so focused on trying to sort out all of the 'stuff' in my head (related to the bad news I got) that I neglected to pay attention to my body. I only turned around because I saw that it was getting dark out. Sure enough, after my run my head was a little better, but my nipples were bleeding. Yes, I had felt discomfort, but I wasn't paying attention and I never thought it was at the point of bleeding. The last run was 6.5 miles, so it was a 11.5 mile day, but the problem was really the last 9.5 in a bad shirt. Yes, being focused on my head instead of my body was a factor, but then again it was the entire purpose of that run.

I put some vaseline and neosporin on and then covered them with band aids. Luckily, by the next morning they were in much better shape. I did my 2 mile morning run and ended up holding my hands over my nipples whenever I felt them being rubbed (I still had the band aids on). All of that must have helped because showering wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It was even less painful compared to the past when I had chaffing but no bleeding.

Now that I think about it, I did add another layer (overshirt) for that last 6.5mile leg (it was getting late and cooler out). I always use that 'extra' shirt for my morning runs when it is cold out. Now I'm wondering if it was just the one shirt I don't usually wear or a combo of the 2 shirts... Ehhh... Whatever.... Just realize that good clothing makes all the difference for prevention and quick treatment helps a great deal in recovery.

For anyone who cares, here is the extent that i had:

 

[Lvcoyote]

I go through these by the case....LOL

 

[z1ggy]

My buddy put duct tape over his nips before long races/runs.

 

[ControlD]

I've had it a few times. The worst is if you run on a cold rainy day.

Tape and/or band aids are probably a good idea, but make sure you shave your chest first! Otherwise the prevention is almost as bad as the problem.

 

[Koing]

Sounds horrific.

Koing

 

[Murloc]

ouch never heard about this before.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Nope. I've had it irritated once, but I tend to run shirtless when humid and/or hot. I also got "smart" and went tech shirts for running as soon as I started. BodyGlide, Vaseline, bandaids, etc are all good stopgaps for runners nip if it is a problem for you/others. I also recommend a tighter weaved tech shirt (Nike Pro) if it's a problem with your normal tech shirts. It tends to be smoother on your skin and less friction/rough surface than normal tech shirts.