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I graduated from C25K in July and have been enjoying (!?!) the delights of our local parkrun. Strange question, but does any one else suffer from a runny nose when running (well, jogging) ? My nose runs like a tap and I am constantly sniffing! I know it's not hayfever, perhaps I am allergic to running haha!

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Dexy5Graduate10

I guess there are all sorts of allergens in the air that might be affecting you halfpintgill . I spent a weekend in London in June and my nose was running constantly.

It’s the opposite for me when running. My nose is often really dry and I end up breathing in and out through my mouth. I probably need to drink more water!

🤧🏃‍♀️

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HalfpintgillGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

Definitely allergic to running then 😁 my daughter lives in London and she always says her snot (sorry!) turns black!

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telford_mikeGraduate10

I think Dexy's right, it will be allergens, coupled with the fact that you're shifting an awful lot of air during your run.

Fortunately I don’t suffer with the sniffles, I just want to pee all the time 😂

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HalfpintgillGraduate10 in reply totelford_mike

Ooh, I'd rather have the sniffles than the piddles! 😁

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Tasha99Graduate10

Maybe try taking an antihistamine an hour or so before running and see if that helps?

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HalfpintgillGraduate10 in reply toTasha99

That sounds like a good idea! I will take one and see what happens. I knew fresh air was bad for you 😅

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EmpemGraduate10

I get this and I'm miserable if I don't have a tissue stuffed in my waistband when I set out.I don't think it's an allergic reaction though, just natural clearing the system!

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HalfpintgillGraduate10 in reply toEmpem

Ahh, so glad I'm not the only one!

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misswobbleGraduate10

I take a big hankie and have a good blow as required I also wear a towelling wristband for nose wiping😃

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HalfpintgillGraduate10 in reply tomisswobble

There's an idea, can't imagine where I would put a hankie! May get some curious looks though haha!

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply toHalfpintgill

You put the man size hankie under your wristband. I fold mine flat and long then fold it in half. Goes in just fine

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Sqkr in reply tomisswobble

This is exactly what I do during hayfever season! Big white cotton grandpa hanky stuffed under a towelling wristband. Can vouch for its effectiveness 😀

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply toSqkr

Sometimes it’s a two hankie job. Especially in winter. I think better out than in! 🙂

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HalfpintgillGraduate10 in reply tomisswobble

Who knew that there are so many nose issues when running! 😅

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MandiV

Yes and sometimes I blow my nose on my shirt! (Vile I give

you!)

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HalfpintgillGraduate10 in reply toMandiV

😮😮😮😮 not sure that lifting up my shirt is an option 😬 people may see what lurks underneath 😬

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HappyNoodleGraduate10

I’m allergic to the pollution. I even get sinusitis if I don’t use an antihistamine spray/tablet. I’m in London though.

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HalfpintgillGraduate10

The perils of the 'Big Smoke' literally!! I live in the North West, relatively 'clean' compared to London, I think!

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RunBrianRunGraduate10

Sounds like exercise induced rhinitis.

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HalfpintgillGraduate10 in reply toRunBrianRun

So I am allergic to exercise, wow! 😅😅It won't stop me though! 🏃‍♀️

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RunBrianRunGraduate10 in reply toHalfpintgill

😂😂 Maybe not. You can probably get nose spray for it though 😂

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HalfpintgillGraduate10 in reply toRunBrianRun

I will just keep sniffing haha 😅

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icklegui

Yep, especially later on in a longer run! Sniff sniff *surreptitious wipe* sniff...

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HalfpintgillGraduate10

Haha, that sounds so much like me 😅

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Deals1Graduate10

Hi. I've just searched 'runny 👃' and lots of posts appeared. Yes, I have this problem too. Have a sweat wristband with a tissue tucked inside to save hunting around for one. It's the same when I cycle too. Maybe we are allergic to exercise!

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HalfpintgillGraduate10 in reply toDeals1

I have a sweatband now too 😂

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