this little piggie went on a run, this little piggie got a blister and this little piggie went ouch ouch all the way home.
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kylie posted 45 weeks ago.
I love your post titles :)
I tend to give the blister a chance to go down on its own but then pop if it is in my way - if popped just be careful not to get it infected.
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gfd posted 45 weeks ago.
I usually pop them the next day. The blister specific band aids have worked well for me when I feel a tender spot starting.
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J.Michael posted 45 weeks ago.
I'm a popper too.
If I'm going to run the next day, I'll drain it the night before.
Before my run I'll apply a little antibiotic ointment a thin pad and I tape both the spot with the blister and the spot that it might rub against. I then put a little body glide on outside of the tape to reduce friction.
Then as soon as the run is over, I'll stretch then wash the area to avoid any infection.
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beads1985 posted 45 weeks ago.
I wash the area, pop the blister on the edge with a sterile needle, wipe it down with and alcohol swab, then neosporin and an band-aid.
If I am running then I top that with a small strip of duct tape.
Fortunately I am not prone to blisters, and have a good shoe fit, and lube up my feet before longer runs.
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SerialKiller posted 45 weeks ago.
kylie
thanks, my wife said it was stupid, but i thought someone out there would smile.
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IthinkIcan posted 45 weeks ago.
Seriously, foot lube? How long of a run are we talking? Not criticising, I have just never heard of this approach before.
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gfd posted 45 weeks ago.
IthinkIcan wrote:
Seriously, foot lube? How long of a run are we talking? Not criticising, I have just never heard of this approach before.
I don't use any type of lube or ointment but the top runner in my area (competed in the OLY marathon trials in the late 80's) puts baby oil on his feet before each marathon. Whatever works for you is what you should go with.
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TriSooner posted 45 weeks ago.
Pop it, but do NOT peel it off. And forgo the $$$ bandaids and use a small strip of duct tape. Duct tape is cheap, stays on even during the swim, and is much more adhesive than any bandaid. You're really a Man if you use duct tape to prevent The Bloody Nipple.
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kylie posted 45 weeks ago.
IthinkIcan wrote:
Seriously, foot lube? How long of a run are we talking? Not criticising, I have just never heard of this approach before.
When Beads says long he means it.... does ultras and stuff. And yes, foot lube does really help some people at that distance. Like everything else though, what works for some won't for all :)
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tri-ac posted 45 weeks ago.
IthinkIcan wrote:
Seriously, foot lube? How long of a run are we talking? Not criticising, I have just never heard of this approach before.
i use body glide on my feet for any run over 10mi, and it's been pretty effective for me so far
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IthinkIcan posted 45 weeks ago.
Well, ya learn something new everyday I guess! I've had very few blisters, fortunately, even doing marathons. When I DO get them they are huge. Like the size of a dime, and I don't notice until I'm home or done running. I'm just getting the bike (on its way!) so I'll have to keep this in mind for the bike shoes I'll need.
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beads1985 posted 45 weeks ago.
TriSooner wrote:
Pop it, but do NOT peel it off. And forgo the $$$ bandaids and use a small strip of duct tape. Duct tape is cheap, stays on even during the swim, and is much more adhesive than any bandaid. You're really a Man if you use duct tape to prevent The Bloody Nipple.
I have used duct tape to prevent bloody nipples at IM Florida.
It worked great, until I peeled the tape off and almost pulled the nipple off with it.
Luckily the nipples survived the trauma.
Now I use nip guards. ;-)
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beads1985 posted 45 weeks ago.
kylie wrote:
IthinkIcan wrote:Seriously, foot lube? How long of a run are we talking? Not criticising, I have just never heard of this approach before.When Beads says long he means it.... does ultras and stuff. And yes, foot lube does really help some people at that distance. Like everything else though, what works for some won't for all :)
First I make sure I have a properly fitted shoe, and a good wicking sock.
Then yes, I lube up my feet for anything 1/2 marathon or longer.
It helps so I don't develop any hot spots.
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azmojo804 posted 45 weeks ago.
TriSooner wrote:
Pop it, but do NOT peel it off.
+1
If you leave the skin on the outside, it's a nice protection for the very sinsitive skin growing underneath. Sometimes no need for bandaids even...the outer skin will peel off eventually, but usually, if well taken care of, after the under-skin is healed nicely.
Duct Tape would work nicely, but I wouldn't want to take it off.... :)
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Quincyceltic posted 42 weeks ago.
Moleskin works great after popping. Used all the time in the ARMY after 20 mile roadmarchs in combat boots
so i got a blister on my index toe, where it rubs up against the middle one, how can i prevent this?
should i pop it or let it go away on it's own?
i've always poped um, out of nessity (yeah i'm a crap speller)
oh and i no the title was almost as long as the post sry sry