How to avoid blisters?
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Johan Dehantschutter | Apr 18 2014, 12:03pm | Hi, putting this query to all the ultra-runners out there. How do you avoid (prevent from happening) blisters on long runs? Any tips or tricks of the trade you'd like to share? Thanks |
| Mick Heatly | Apr 19 2014, 10:37pm | Some of the advice here has helped me immensely . http://www.psychowyco.com preventing foot problems...blisters & black toenails |
| Adrian Tucker RIP | Apr 19 2014, 10:48pm | You could have a look here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fixing-Your-Feet-John-Vonhof/dp/0899976387/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1397943738&sr=1-1&keywords=fixing+your+feet One stop shop for most foot problems. |
| Niall Corrigan | Apr 20 2014, 12:17pm | Vaseline. |
| Juju Jay | Apr 20 2014, 1:06pm | Toe Toe socks made by Injinji you can buy them from http://www.ultramarathonrunningstore.com/Injinji-Toe-Socks-s/1882.htm I love em ! wear them on most of my longer runs, there Breathable, Durable, and Lightweight, the running quarter tetratsok is specifically designed to create the perfect environment for your feet to perform in. peace |
| Brian O Murchu | Apr 21 2014, 7:26pm | Hi John, I had this issue last year, what worked for me was replacing all my cotton socks with merino wool socks. I ran 3.5 hours at Dublin Peaks no problem which would have been unthinkable 6 months previously with cotton socks. Regarding general foot hygiene, for some people Vaseline works, other people talc works. Probably best to try both to see which works best for you |
