Runny Nose

[drl212]

Does anyone else get a runny nose when they are running?

In February, I blamed it on the cold.

In Spring, I blamed it on the pollen.

Now, I'm not sure what to blame...

[nowster Graduate]

Yes, often, and I have to wipe my top lip regularly when it happens.

[Xedweb]

I’ve only been running for 8 weeks, but yes! I’ve put it down to hay fever - taking a tablet before running seems to help 😉

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Most runners do get a runny nose when running, I make sure I have a handkerchief before I go out for a run

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

The weather here is so rubbish that I can still blame it on the cold! I’m allergic to most of nature so for me, hay fever usually plays a part.

I think it’s just one of those annoyances that happens to most of us.

[Bruch1 Graduate]

Yes! I have to run with a hankie in one hand. My nose runs faster than I do! 🤣

[drl212 Graduate in reply to Bruch1]

LOLOLOLOL!! Me too!!!!

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

I always have to stop for a good blow! No idea why 😬

[Wannaberunner20]

yep as soon as I go my nose starts to run 😫

I take plenty of kitchen roll and have perfected running and blowing at the same time.

Sorry I don’t have any tips but will be keeping an eye on this post!!

[drl212 Graduate in reply to Wannaberunner20]

LOLOL! I need to practice that manuever...

[Lonmayloon Graduate]

Yes every time. In my case the cause is bisoprolol and a runny nose is a common side effect.

[JeremiahObadiah Graduate]

Oh yes and if I forget to pick up a tissue before I set off the run is pretty much ruined.

It can happen when I eat too and not just curries.

[drl212 Graduate]

A simple google search: Exercise-induced rhinitis.

cincinnatisinus.com/post/ex...

But I'm glad I'm not alone...

[Mummytotwo Graduate]

Its condensation. The inside of your nose is warm, air cold so condensates.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to Mummytotwo]

With my old science teacher hat on, it’s the other way round…warm air hitting a cold surface causes condensation. You’re right that your nose is warm and the air is cold-that’s one of the jobs of your nose…to warm the air up before it hits your lungs although on a cold day, it doesn’t always feel very effective!

[Mummytotwo Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

That makes more sense 🙂

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Yes, I need roughly one tissue per 2KM, so 5 for a 10K!

And it was far worse when I used to be a swimmer, my nose just ran all the time, even after a swim.

[SummerDark Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

You've worked out the rate! Runners and their stats!! 😂

Thinking about it, that's about the same for me too! 🤣

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

This is the sort of maths they should teach in school,

[lourunrun Graduate]

Yep, my nose runs and so do my eyes! I have a tissue in my right hand for my eyes and a tissue in my left hand for my nose ... and never the twain shall meet!

[drl212 Graduate in reply to lourunrun]

Wow!!!

[Curlygurly2 Graduate in reply to lourunrun]

Yes, my eyes run too

[ChannelRunner2 Graduate]

Isn't that what buffs are for?!? Seriously, though, yes, my nose runs as I run. I do take a cloth hanky with me and only use the buff if I forgot it... I figure it has something to do with the movement of running as my nose also tends to run when I chew food.

[Sammyyy Graduate]

Yes, me your, always! Glad in a way to hear it’s a common problem!

[Teaching]

Probably the blockages are opening up. My own hypothesis.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Maybe you just have a nose that enjoys running, as you are learning to do. Mine does not run, but I still enjoy running🤣

[drl212 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

HA!

[Xmrkn20 Graduate]

Yes, I always take a large piece of super absorbent kitchen roll with me. Once my nose starts to run it just doesn’t stop! Wish I had the same energy 😂