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Nose runs constantly whilst cycling?!

noobletmcnugget
noobletmcnugget Posts: 518 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Is this a problem for anyone else? When I cycle outside my nose runs pretty much constantly. Sniffing every few seconds is really irritating. I assume it's something to do with the coldness and speed of the wind as you inhale or something?

And if anyone does experience this, any tips? :)

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  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    Alergic to anything?
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,970 Member
    Especially when it's chilly out.
  • momar74
    momar74 Posts: 56 Member
    Same thing happens to me when running or exercising. Using the Neti-pot for nasal lavage has helped a lot. I used to take Sudafed, but it revved my heart rate up too much but it worked really well.
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    I don't cycle but I run with my running nose. Lol

    I use a cloth arm band meant for a phone to hold my tissues. Sudafed and Flonase helps.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    Yep. Same here.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Google exercise induced rhinitis. It's very common...
  • liftorgohome
    liftorgohome Posts: 25,455 Member
    Did you catch it?
  • brittyn3
    brittyn3 Posts: 481 Member
    I had no idea this is a thing!! It happens to me running if the temp is less than 60 degrees. That's pretty interesting.
  • YalithKBK
    YalithKBK Posts: 317 Member
    Yes. I don't now how many people I've smiled at from my bike with a big, booger string hanging out my nose. Wipe your nose on your gloves and wash them (buy a few pairs!).
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
    edited April 2017
    I run much more than I bike, but I still get this pretty often in cooler weather while running or biking. My snot rocket game is pretty on point after years of practice.
  • brittyn3
    brittyn3 Posts: 481 Member
    The_Enginerd wrote: »
    I run much more than I bike, but I still get this pretty often in cooler weather while running or biking. My snot rocket game is pretty on point after years of practice.

    I cannot master the snot rocket. My last attempt resulted in being covered in back fire.
  • murph155
    murph155 Posts: 116 Member
    I get this whenever I'm outside if it's under a certain temperature or there's a breeze, even if I'm just walking the dog! I think it's mostly from my eyes tearing (VERY sensitive) which in turn makes the nose run. Snot rocket perfected from years of horseback riding - can't use your hands to blow if your holding the reins. :)
  • jennypapage
    jennypapage Posts: 489 Member
    i get it when i run in the cold. i just sniff it in a lot, or wipe it on my sleeve once in a while.sometimes if it runs down my nose i lick it. i know disgusting, but it's not thick or anything, it's clear and runny.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    Happens skiing, too.

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  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,559 Member
    edited April 2017
    Yep. In cool or warm weather. Running, cycling, or anything active. It's gross, but you can blow out one nostril at a time and dab with a hanky.
  • A_Rene86
    A_Rene86 Posts: 141 Member
    TimothyFish wrote: »
    That's why cycling gloves are made with a terrycloth patch on the thumbs. The technical name is exercise-induced rhinitis.

    Thank you for this!!!! Any form of exercise has always resulted in my nose running like a faucet, but I've never had a name for it. My trainer thinks I'm nuts, so I'm going to show her this lol.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Once an hour indoors, once every 5 minutes riding fast in cold weather outdoors.

    Tips:
    #1 - Snot rockets.
    #2 - If people's gaze keeps wandering from your face to your shoulder when you talk to them after a cycle ride then you need to get better at #1
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  • mitch16
    mitch16 Posts: 2,113 Member
    I get it, too, so I've become a pro at snot rockets. Apparently not everyone has this issue because I was running a 5K race on Saturday and did a snot rocket (straight down at my own legs since I wash my tights after running anyways) and a couple a few yards off to the side of me made a point of saying, "ew, gross!" Whatevs.
  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    I have that issue on my outdoor walks, I've chalked it up to allergy season and it being a bit chilly still. I bring tissues to manage :)
  • yellingkimber
    yellingkimber Posts: 229 Member
    I keep a handkerchief tucked into the waistband of my pants when I run specifically for this reason. I'm allergic to everything outside + exercise-induced rhinitis. Maybe something similar could help you? I've seen people using bandanas the same way.
  • jmazz777
    jmazz777 Posts: 1 Member
    Had the same issue, went to an allergist, waste of time, really good ENT here in NY put me on this spray and saw a 90% improvement. ipratropium bromide spray; had me on .03 for a few months worked great then started to become less effective which he said is normal then put me on .06. LMK how you make out
  • canadianlbs
    canadianlbs Posts: 5,199 Member
    also proud of my snotrocket skillz. there's always a bit of a re-learning curve at the start of the rainy/cold weather though.
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