So You're a Runner? Here's Your Secret Advantage

Chris Connolly wearing a Naze Strip
Chris Connolly wearing Naze running the length of the UK

If you watched the Dublin City Marathon last year, you might have found yourself asking: "What are those blue things people are wearing on their noses?"

Those are Naze Strips, and a growing number of Irish runners won't lace up without one.

Here's why they're quietly becoming one of the most talked-about bits of kit on the start line, and why they might just give you an edge on your next run.

Why wear Naze Strips when running?

Most runners never think about how they breathe. But coaches and endurance athletes have long championed one simple habit: breathing through your nose.

Nasal breathing tends to be slower and deeper than mouth breathing. Many runners find it helps them:

  • Stay calmer and more controlled at an easy, aerobic pace
  • Keep their heart rate in check for longer, saving energy for the final miles
  • Avoid the dry mouth that comes with gasping through long runs
The problem? Breathing through your nose is hard when your nose doesn't let enough air in.

That's where Naze Strips come in. Each strip gently lifts and opens your nasal passages, so more air flows through your nose with less effort. Easier nasal breathing means it's easier to stick to it, mile after mile.

"But I heard these fall off…"

It's the number one question we get, and a fair one. Plenty of nasal strips peel away the minute you start sweating. We designed Naze Strips specifically so that doesn't happen.

Naze Strip staying in place on a runner
Rounded edgesNo sharp corners to catch and lift, so the strip stays sealed flat to your skin.
Medical-quality Henkel adhesiveA trusted, high-performance adhesive chosen for a secure hold you can rely on.
HypoallergenicBuilt for comfort. Gentle on skin, so you can wear it run after run.

Put it on before you head out, and forget about it until you cross the finish line.

Don't believe us? See for yourself.

These are real runners wearing Naze Strips at last year's marathon. Swipe through. Every one stayed put.

Male runner wearing Naze Strip mid-marathon
Runner with Naze Strip during the race
Female runner wearing Naze Strip
Runner with Naze Strip still in place
Runner wearing a Naze Strip

Real Naze runners · Dublin Marathon

What runners are saying?

Karl Kelly wearing a Naze Strip
★★★★★

"Have been using Naze about 7 months now. The difference it has made to my running and my overall health is incredible. Would highly recommend using them."

Karl Kelly
★★★★★

"Great product, really opens up the airways for my runs. Highly recommended 👌"

Willie Bud
★★★★★

"I have been wearing the strips running and have found them fantastic. I have tried running with and without in different weather conditions, and I will definitely be using them consistently going forward."

Tom Byrne

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