Help with chafed area - Triathlon Week

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

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

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

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
> anyone tried putting band-aids on prior to the swim? What about a
> tighter fitting tri-specific shirt?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chuck Phillips

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

"ChuckZTL" wrote... [edited]
>...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.

Good luck!

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

"ChuckZTL" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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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... : )

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

> Is there a product out there that will eliminate the chafing? Has
> anyone tried putting band-aids on prior to the swim?

Duct tape

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

"Eric" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<2D_Ac.1619$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>...
> 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
> > 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.
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Greg Picken

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

Use nothing to protect those parts. just toughen them up. After all you
are a triathlete, right.

ken

"ChuckZTL" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] m...
> 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

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

some clothes pins during long runs?

--
Eric
"IMKen" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote in message
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> Use nothing to protect those parts. just toughen them up. After all you
> are a triathlete, right.
>
> ken
>
>
>
> "ChuckZTL" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
> news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] m...
> > 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
>
>

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

>
> 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.
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

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.

Chuck

08-23-2004, 07:09 PM

Yeah, you get it. Just like putting a handful of sand in your shoes to
toughen up the feet for running sockless.

ken

"Eric" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> some clothes pins during long runs?
>
> --
> Eric
> "IMKen" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com> wrote in message
> news:j%4Bc.6793$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com...
> > Use nothing to protect those parts. just toughen them up. After all
you
> > are a triathlete, right.
> >
> > ken
> >
> >
> >
> > "ChuckZTL" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
> > news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] m...
> > > 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
> >
> >
>
>
>