Guarding my Chafing Nips

Ouchiee!!

I thought i was breaking ground with my oatmeal experiment, but the true runner's arsenal was yet to show itself. While browsing for tips on good running form, I casually browsed through running injuries .... and there it was in plain view - NIPPLE CHAFING. Apparently the friction with the running shirt sandpapers your nips to become hard enough to cut glass ... and draw blood!!

I stared at the screen in shock - these runner's were not going to let a thing by. Sure I felt a little sore at times, but it's supposed to be a sport for God's sake!! I searched some more to see if this was an isolated mention, and found a bevy of articles dedicated to the fine art of protecting ones nips. I rolled my eyes in disbelief and then came upon this one image which made me a believer.

I'm now a nip-guarder. I've tried multiple options (I won't be letting on the list to prevent myself further embarrassment), and what i find works best is some vaseline a well placed band-aid to seal up the area. Getting it off is blue murder, and I'm glad not to be a regular runner, else I'd have to shave my chest!!

Still, I must confess I have much more mental peace now, even if i feel a little foolish. The bloody image haunts me, and I'd rather no be in that position. Hope I r'ber to keep my shirt on after the race, though.