Blisters, ouch!
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kylie posted 2 years ago.
I use duct tape on my heels during adventure races to prevent this, as it's always available during them. The trick is to put it on while dry though (so for just a run put it on before and you should be fine... I've learned to just start ARs with it already in place).
For a marathon I've used body glide on my feet. I hadn't had any previous blisters though, so am not sure if it was more my feet or the body glide that helped.
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PJT posted 2 years ago.
It could very well be the shoe type. In addition to Body Glide, here are 3 things I would try before finding a new shoe:
1. Check that the laces are tight enough on that foot so that you don't have movement of the heel inside the shoe. Be careful not to overtighten, though.
2. I have a pair of Wright Double Layer Running Socks that do a very good job of blister prevention. (I use them for runs of 10+ miles. I prefer the thinner Wright Coolmesh socks for shorter distances). Check them out at www.wrightsock.com
3. Dr. Scholl's makes these good adhesive blister treatment pads that you can stick over the affected area before running to add another layer of protection. They're a bit pricey ($4 for 8 pads in the U.S.), but worth it to me.
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mdmorden posted 2 years ago.
Thanks for the advice, there is a dealer for those socks in Calgary so I will find the store and pick some up. For now I will also tape my heels so that the blister does not get worse. Thanks for the advice and I hope it works.
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kylie posted 2 years ago.
Carefull on taping over an existing blister: It can pull off the dead layer, which isn't always optimal. If it is staying, I generally let the skin stay and protect the skin under it.
You could just put a bit of tissue or cotton over the blister itself so you aren't taping right on it though.
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brittda posted 2 years ago.
your running shoes should never do this. You may want to experiment with a thicker sock, then a new pair of shoes.
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.
I agree about the shoe fit, and some type of running specific sock that wicks moisture.
Bodyglide or vaseline before putting on you socks could help too.
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Tamara posted 2 years ago.
Matt ~ I've also had good luck with something called "BlisterShield". It's kinda like chalk or talcum powder that you sprinkle in your socks to reduce friction. You can get it lots of places - most running stores, or online (here's one link)
http://www.trisports.com/blfopo.html
Good luck!
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bluebirdbiker posted 2 years ago.
The likely reason you have a blister is because your foot is moving in the shoe. Possibly not laced up right; too loose. Google lacing patterns and we also have discussed the topic of lacing here on trifuel in the past. Do a search here too. If a new shoe is what you will do, advice?, go shoe shopping right after a run. Your feet are swollen to their largest at that time from the blood and pounding experienced. That way you can get a shoe that fits right. My 2 cents. Good Luck.
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beads1985 posted 2 years ago.
bluebirdbiker wrote:
My 2 cents. Good Luck.
Hopefully not 2 cents Canadian!!
Otherwise the shopping later in the day when your foot is swollen the most is actually good advice.
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It seems that everytime I do a longer run I get blisters on my left heel. It was not the first time this has happened as if it were I would not be concerned. I ran 10km in December, and it was nice and slow, but that heel blistered. I thought that it was my first 10km for a while so I said, okay deal with it. Yesterday I ran 10km again and the same thing. That heel is just not thickening up. I can't have it blistering everytime I pass the 8km mark or so as I am signed up for the Vancouver half marathon. Any suggestions other then just buying new shoes? If it comes down to that I will, but as for now I want to explore other options. Sock type? Taping my heel maybe? Any thoughts appreciated.
Thanks, Matt :cool: