How to Keep Sweat out of your Eyes while Running

Posted on Sep 23, 2009 under Running Tips | 9 Comments

To prevent sweat from irritating your eyes while working or running, there are a few effective strategies you can try. One popular method is wearing a sweatband, which acts as a barrier and absorbs excess perspiration. Additionally, consider wearing a well-ventilated baseball cap with a liner to help divert sweat away from your face. Another useful tip is to apply a thin line of clear lip balm or petroleum jelly just above your eyebrows. This creates a protective barrier that helps redirect sweat away from your eyes. By implementing these techniques, you can keep sweat at bay and maintain clear vision during your work activities.

I read an article on Runner’s World not too long ago (awesome magazine btw, really feel bad for neglecting it recently..) about running in the heat and how hot weather affect runners. An experiment was conducted where a runner ran an hour at 8:30 min/mile on consecutive days, one at 53 degree temperatures and the next at 90 degrees. “On the hot run, my heart rate, temperature, and sweat loss spiked to levels that diminish performance while increasing health risks” I can totally relate from a run just the other day and another reason why I prefer running at night.

The topic of this post is about the sweat loss that occurs during a run and how to avoid getting that sweat in your eyes, which always seems to burn for some reason. According to that same article, at 53 degree temperatures, the runner lost 27.05 ounces during that hour run. But at 90 degree temperatures, he lost 54.10 ounces. I just pictured a regular, 20 ounce bottle of Gatorade and was amazed that I lose 1-2 bottles of sweat, how crazy is that?! Anyways, as I have been increasing my mileage, I have noticed how often sweat will get in my eyes and burn, making it hard to see. I have to keep wiping the sweat out of my eyes throughout the run, which just gets annoying. So I posed the question on Twitter and DailyMile and got some great responses. Read the rest of this entry »

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