From the article: Embarrassing Running Problems
If you've ever had diarrhea, a leaky bladder, bloody nipples, rashes, or other embarrassing problem while running, you're not alone. Most runners have had to deal with an embarrassing situation at one point. Was there a time when you dealt when an uncomfortable or embarrassing situation on the run? (Come on, we've all been there!) Share your story.
Prisoner clean-up area
- I used to run in the summer wearing only a running bra and shorts. One day, I was rounding a secluded road, where I saw a sign on a white van that said something like "Do Not Approach. Prisoner Clean-Up Crew." I ran like hell the other way as fast as I could, and probably set a new record for myself. From that day on, I've always worn a shirt.
- —Guest SC
Peek-a-boo
- I have a running skort that was probably meant more for show than actually running because it doesn't have the usual compression short under it, more like the short part is a continuation of the fabric of the skort. It is still comfortable to run shorter distances in though so I save it for my easy days. When the thermometer was hitting 80 degrees at 8 am this summer I started taking my hydration belt even on short runs. The first time I wore this particular skirt with the hydration belt, I was totally unaware that my skirt was getting shoved up under the belt with every step. When I got home, my neighbor was outside so I stopped to talk to him for a minute and felt a bit of a breeze, YIKES! One whole side of the back of my skirt was bunched up under the belt with my cheek hanging out! That skirt has since been retired to gardening wear.
- —RustysGal
Runners trots
- Today was the first day of my cross country practice. I joined the season late, having no intention at first of joining until the coach asked me to. I am normally a pretty fair runner and the team was doing a 5-mile run that day. I kept up until I started getting trots about halfway through. I had to stop in 3 different port-o-pottys on the way back and finished well behind everyone else. Needless to say, I made quite a fool of myself and ran like a newbie.
- —Guest Logan
air pocket in my pants
- I was running with a male running partner (I'm female) and, after a few miles of sweating and such, an airpocket formed in the back of my compression shorts. I tried to pull at the top of my waist band to release the air and it just came back. It was like a small balloon on my tush and it made a swish swish noise. Nothing I did got rid of it. We were not wearing head phones so I'm sure he wondered what was going on in there. I finally just tried to ignore it and finish the 8 mile run. I figured a true runner wouldn't care if she had a swish swish sound coming from her rear end.
- —Guest edmfmly
Bleeding/Stinging Nipples
- As a beginner I experienced stinging nipples when I reached runs over 40mins. Over the next week I had a blood stain running down my chest after running in the rain - it's really freaky! Solution: Rub nipples with Men's moisturizer. I do this if I'm running more than 40mins, or if my nipples sting in the shower I'll use moisturizer for the next week or two.
- —Guest RobS
Where's the portapotty
- The last three half marathons I have run I have really enjoyed. I cross the line and feel like a winner...until...about 15 minutes later when I have to run to the nearest loo for the most urgent and painful BM you can imagine. I've given birth naturally twice and this is up there! I am not sure if it is the day-before race pasta, the yogurt for breakfast or what but I'm training for a full marathon and I am more worried about the after-race "visit" than the four hours of running leading up to it.
- —Guest Runningmum
sore nips
- I have just experienced "runner nipples" OWWW!! They have been sore before but I ran in the ran for about 50 min or so and my left one actually bled. I will definetly be applying vaseline next run!!
- —Guest medicdaddy
chocolate gu on my leg
- during a marathon, one of chocolate Gu packets opened up in my shorts pockets. I didn't know this had happened until I went to take out the gel. At that point I realized that it was all over my leg...and let's just say that some people may not have realized it was chocoate Gu.
- —Guest rebecca
