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Bxgell2
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Runners - blister prevention?
I'm running longer stretches now - between 3-5 miles, and it seems that my stride must have changed because my feet and toes no longer go numb towards the end, and my feet feel really light and comfortable the whole run.
The problem is, once I started running longer stretches, I started getting annoying blisters on the bottom of my feet, and between my toes. What can I do to prevent this? Does it mean I'm wearing the wrong socks or shoes??
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runlikethewind
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Re: Runners - blister prevention?
Make sure you are not wearing cotton socks. You need something with coolmax or similar. It might be a bit of trial and error to see which brand/type/thickness works for you. I use the brand "Wright sock". Also, for blisters, you can try body glide for longer runs. It is not super messy and really helps prevent blisters on the feet, and also helps with chafing if you get it in other areas!!
ETA: Are you up at least 1/2 size in your running shoes? They should be a minimum of a 1/2 size larger than your regular shoes. A running store like Runner's Edge would be able to help you with all this!!
Message edited 3/29/2011 9:39:22 PM.
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| Posted 3/29/11 9:38 PM |
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Reese1106
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Re: Runners - blister prevention?
Posted by runlikethewind
Make sure you are not wearing cotton socks. You need something with coolmax or similar. It might be a bit of trial and error to see which brand/type/thickness works for you. I use the brand "Wright sock". Also, for blisters, you can try body glide for longer runs. It is not super messy and really helps prevent blisters on the feet, and also helps with chafing if you get it in other areas!!
ETA: Are you up at least 1/2 size in your running shoes? They should be a minimum of a 1/2 size larger than your regular shoes. A running store like Runner's Edge would be able to help you with all this!!
ITA. Also, if you already have a blister, you can use either moleskin, which can be cut to the size you need, or Curad and BandAid make bandages specifically for blisters. I used to get them on my heels and on my little toe and it definitely helped. Congrats on the longer distances by the way! 
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| Posted 3/29/11 10:47 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Runners - blister prevention?
Posted by Reese1106
Posted by runlikethewind
Make sure you are not wearing cotton socks. You need something with coolmax or similar. It might be a bit of trial and error to see which brand/type/thickness works for you. I use the brand "Wright sock". Also, for blisters, you can try body glide for longer runs. It is not super messy and really helps prevent blisters on the feet, and also helps with chafing if you get it in other areas!!
ETA: Are you up at least 1/2 size in your running shoes? They should be a minimum of a 1/2 size larger than your regular shoes. A running store like Runner's Edge would be able to help you with all this!!
ITA. Also, if you already have a blister, you can use either moleskin, which can be cut to the size you need, or Curad and BandAid make bandages specifically for blisters. I used to get them on my heels and on my little toe and it definitely helped. Congrats on the longer distances by the way!
That's EXACTLY where I'm getting them!! Yes, I'm in a half size larger shoe and I was fitted at a running store but I'm wearing cotton socks! Thanks for the suggestions ladies! I'll go shopping for some new socks tomorrow!
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| Posted 3/29/11 11:04 PM |
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Erica
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Re: Runners - blister prevention?
I'm apt to say it might be the shoes or that you are prone to blisters? The only times I have gotten blisters are when I tried a new shoe and it was a bad fit for me. When I go back to my previous style, even brand new, I don't have problems.
I run 40-50 mile weeks (a few times a year- not every week) and never put anything on and always wear cotton socks...I may just be lucky.
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| Posted 3/30/11 6:17 AM |
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Lucky
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Re: Runners - blister prevention?
I also use the Wright sock and have been using them successfully for years. My DH gets funky spots between his toes and his issue has gotten much better since running in the "toe" sport socks. You know they are like a glove--each toe gets it's own placement. He swears by them.
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Bxgell2
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Re: Runners - blister prevention?
Posted by Erica
I'm apt to say it might be the shoes or that you are prone to blisters? The only times I have gotten blisters are when I tried a new shoe and it was a bad fit for me. When I go back to my previous style, even brand new, I don't have problems.
I run 40-50 mile weeks (a few times a year- not every week) and never put anything on and always wear cotton socks...I may just be lucky.
I do have ridiculously sensitive feet and am really, really prone to blisters. Lucky you that you don't!
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GraciesMom
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Re: Runners - blister prevention?
My Dh just started putting vaseline between his toes that were blistering before his runs and the blistering has stopped.
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| Posted 3/30/11 10:30 AM |
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julz33
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Re: Runners - blister prevention?
Posted by Erica
I'm apt to say it might be the shoes or that you are prone to blisters? The only times I have gotten blisters are when I tried a new shoe and it was a bad fit for me. When I go back to my previous style, even brand new, I don't have problems.
I run 40-50 mile weeks (a few times a year- not every week) and never put anything on and always wear cotton socks...I may just be lucky.
I agree with Erica. The only time I get blisters is with a new sneaker or a sneaker that isnt right for me. Bandaids help.
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CAMCaps
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Re: Runners - blister prevention?
Posted by Erica
I'm apt to say it might be the shoes or that you are prone to blisters? The only times I have gotten blisters are when I tried a new shoe and it was a bad fit for me. When I go back to my previous style, even brand new, I don't have problems.
I run 40-50 mile weeks (a few times a year- not every week) and never put anything on and always wear cotton socks...I may just be lucky.
I agree. I think it is your shoes. I run about 45-50 miles a week and I wear cotton socks and rarely get blisters. I suggest you look into going up half a size or go to a running store to get properly fitted.
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montimom
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Re: Runners - blister prevention?
Posted by CAMCaps
Posted by Erica
I'm apt to say it might be the shoes or that you are prone to blisters? The only times I have gotten blisters are when I tried a new shoe and it was a bad fit for me. When I go back to my previous style, even brand new, I don't have problems.
I run 40-50 mile weeks (a few times a year- not every week) and never put anything on and always wear cotton socks...I may just be lucky.
I agree. I think it is your shoes. I run about 45-50 miles a week and I wear cotton socks and rarely get blisters. I suggest you look into going up half a size or go to a running store to get properly fitted.
I'm in agreement here too. I never get blisters anymore (did with my old sneakers) since I went to a running store. I did notice however that they had me go up a full size from my regular fit. I would definitely go get a good fitting if you haven't done that!
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| Posted 3/30/11 6:51 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Runners - blister prevention?
Hmmmm... interesting. I do have to say I do have sensitive feet and I always get blisters with new shoes. But, perhaps there's some logic here to the argument that I may be fitted wrong in my running shoes.
I think I'll stop by the running store near my house this weekend - pick up some new socks and get refitted for shoes and I'll see how it goes.
Thanks!
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ThePs1023
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Re: Runners - blister prevention?
Posted by julz33
Posted by Erica
I'm apt to say it might be the shoes or that you are prone to blisters? The only times I have gotten blisters are when I tried a new shoe and it was a bad fit for me. When I go back to my previous style, even brand new, I don't have problems.
I run 40-50 mile weeks (a few times a year- not every week) and never put anything on and always wear cotton socks...I may just be lucky.
I agree with Erica. The only time I get blisters is with a new sneaker or a sneaker that isnt right for me. Bandaids help.
same thing for me too. I switched to asics and got horrible blisters on them on the arch of my foot. I thought it was b/c I was logging more miles and just learned to live with it. I recently bought a pair of Brooks and i am blister free!
Regarding socks - lululemon makes a great pair of run socks.
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