First post, not to be sniffed at!

[Halfpintgill]

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!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

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!

🤧🏃‍♀️

[Halfpintgill Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

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

[telford_mike Graduate10]

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 😂

[Halfpintgill Graduate10 in reply to telford_mike]

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

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

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

[Halfpintgill Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

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

[Empem Graduate10]

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!

[Halfpintgill Graduate10 in reply to Empem]

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

[misswobble Graduate10]

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

[Halfpintgill Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

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

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Halfpintgill]

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

[Sqkr in reply to misswobble]

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

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Sqkr]

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

[Halfpintgill Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

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

[MandiV]

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

you!)

[Halfpintgill Graduate10 in reply to MandiV]

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

[HappyNoodle Graduate10]

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

[Halfpintgill Graduate10]

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

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Sounds like exercise induced rhinitis.

[Halfpintgill Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

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

[RunBrianRun Graduate10 in reply to Halfpintgill]

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

[Halfpintgill Graduate10 in reply to RunBrianRun]

I will just keep sniffing haha 😅

[icklegui]

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

[Halfpintgill Graduate10]

Haha, that sounds so much like me 😅

[Deals1 Graduate10]

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!

[Halfpintgill Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

I have a sweatband now too 😂