VRTX Performance Nasal Strips

Your engine is ready. Your legs are ready. Make sure your airways are too.

VRTX Performance Nasal Strips are race-grade adhesive strips that mechanically widen the nasal passage to reduce airway resistance during training, racing, and sleep recovery. Not a snoring strip. Not a pharmacy product. A performance tool built for athletes who have optimised everything else and want 1% more.

Built for Hyrox, running, triathlon, CrossFit, and functional fitness.

Sold in packs of 30.

Feature Breakdown

🔒 SWEAT-READY HOLD

Designed to stay in place through high-intensity sessions.
No peeling mid-run. No adjusting mid-workout. Just secure hold when effort climbs.

🧱 REINFORCED LIFT SUPPORT

Triple-reinforced structure helps mechanically open nasal passages, supporting airflow during intense effort.

🪶 LIGHTWEIGHT, MINIMAL FEEL

Flexible nonwoven base sits comfortably on skin without distraction. You forget it’s there, until you notice the difference.

⚫ MATTE PERFORMANCE FINISH

Clean black aesthetic that looks like performance gear, not a pharmacy product.

Who Are VRTX Performance Nasal Strips For?

• Runners: From short intervals to long-distance efforts, maintain rhythm and stay controlled as fatigue builds.
• Hybrid & Functional Athletes: High-output sessions demand focus. Remove distractions and stay locked into your effort.
• Gym Training: Conditioning, circuits, high-intensity work. When breathing gets heavy, stay composed.
• Competition & Race Day: When pressure is highest, small details matter most. Built for athletes chasing every 1%.

The Science (Without the Buzzwords)

Let's be honest: a nasal strip will not shave minutes off your time.

What it will do:

✓ Reduce airway resistance: Widening the nasal passage means breathing takes less mechanical effort at training and race pace

✓ Delay the switch to mouth breathing: At sub-maximal intensities, nasal breathing is more efficient. The strip keeps it accessible for longer

✓ Support recovery breathing: Between high-load efforts, faster return to nasal breathing means faster physiological recovery

✓ Improve sleep quality: Maintained nasal airflow during sleep reduces mouth breathing, improves sleep depth, and directly affects how you perform the next day

The strongest use case for nasal strips is not maximum intensity. It is the steady-state running pace, the training session, and the recovery night that most athletes have been leaving unoptimised.

FAQ

When should I wear VRTX Performance Nasal Strips?

Three contexts: during sleep for recovery, during training runs and circuits, and on race day. Most athletes start with sleep, feel the benefit quickly, and then add the strip to their training routine. Race day use follows naturally once the application feels familiar.

Do nasal strips actually work for running?

Yes, with an honest framing about what work means. VRTX Performance Nasal Strips reduce nasal airway resistance, making nasal breathing more accessible at the paces most athletes train and race at. They do not increase lung capacity or directly improve times. The benefit is felt in how breathing feels, particularly on longer runs and in the final stages of races where breathing control has the most impact.

What is the difference between VRTX Performance Nasal Strips and Breathe Right?

Both use an external adhesive strip to widen the nasal passage. The difference is design intent and adhesive performance. Breathe Right is a consumer healthcare product built for casual overnight use. VRTX Performance Nasal Strips use a sweat-resistant adhesive rated for athletic use, and are positioned as performance gear rather than a pharmacy product. One is built for the bedroom. The other is built for the race.

Will the strip stay on during a sweaty session?

Yes, provided the skin is clean and dry at the point of application. The race-grade adhesive is designed to maintain contact through high-intensity training and full Hyrox race formats. Remove any moisture, sunscreen, or skincare product from the nose bridge before applying. Strips applied to dry, clean skin hold through sessions lasting two hours or more.

Can you wear nasal strips in a Hyrox race?

Yes. There is no Hyrox rule that prohibits nasal strips. Athletes wear them at Hyrox events across the UK and internationally. The recommendation is to wear the strip in at least two training sessions before race day so the feeling becomes background rather than a distraction.

How do I remove the strip without irritating my skin?

Soften the adhesive with warm water first, then peel gently. Do not pull directly against dry skin. Taking 30 seconds to wet the strip makes removal clean and comfortable.

Do I need to try the strip in training before race day?

Strongly recommended. The sensation is unfamiliar the first time you wear one, and race day is not the moment to introduce new variables. Wear the strip in two or three training sessions before your race. Most athletes stop noticing it is there within five minutes of application once it is familiar.

Are nasal strips safe to use every night?

Yes. VRTX Performance Nasal Strips are a non-invasive, drug-free device with no active ingredients, suitable for regular nightly use. Always remove with warm water rather than pulling against the skin. If any irritation develops at the application site, reduce frequency and allow the skin to recover.

What is the VRTX Race System?

The VRTX Race System is a three-product performance kit designed for Hyrox and hybrid fitness athletes. VRTX Grip Socks lock the foot inside the trainer for full power transfer. VRTX Performance Calf Sleeves provide 20-23mmHg graduated compression for calf support and recovery. VRTX Performance Nasal Strips reduce airway resistance during training, racing, and sleep. Together they address the three most common physical variables athletes report managing consciously during a Hyrox event: foot stability, calf fatigue, and breathing control.