Runny Nose (I know it's gross)

[Pam Ray]

Does anyone else feel like they go through a pack of Kleenex every time they ride? It's riuning my form b/c I can't even tilt my head down. I take Claritin and Flounase, but to no avail. Does anyone have a suggestion to something I could take or do that won't escalate my heart rate?
Pam

[emily_in_nc]

Hi Pam,

I get a terrible runny nose whenever I ride in under 75-degree temps. It's not glamorous, but I carry a soft bandanna with me on every ride (in my jersey pocket) to blow my nose on. I just don't do snot rockets! The bandanna works great.

Emily

[Aint Doody]

I do snot rockets. I just warn people first.

[Grog]

My nose runs so much everytime I exercise in sub-15Celcius weather that if I actually used kleenex my nose would have been rubbed off a while ago. It's just not an option.

I have to spit and snot rocket a lot. Sometimes it's not possible (very watery) and I will gently sponge off my nose with the terry part of my gloves.

I usually also swipe a lot of vaseline under my nose if it's a really cold day (around 5 Celcius or less).

Sorry, it's not elegant, but it's standard in the sport. Running is the same. Coss country skiing is the same.

[Wahine]

Snot rockets here too!! It's sick, but I kinda like shootin' em. Makes me feel like the real deal.

[maillotpois]

I probably lose a good half pint through snot rockets during a long ride!

Something about riding a bike just has that effect. The real problem is on the trainer. I can never seem to remember to stock some kleenex nearby. Snot rockets not an option indoors.

[spudfun]

ya...snot rockets are the wat to go...