Prevent and Treat Blisters for Runners
Running blisters can be a pain if you do not take care of your feet. Skin can be very sensitive to the constant moving and rubbing caused from regular running. In addition to chafing, another painful skin problem runners often face is blisters. Here are a few tips to help prevent and treat running shoe blisters.
Prevention:
1. Don’t wear just any old socks; get one’s made especially for running. A good pair of running socks are made of materials less likely to absorb moisture and cause blisters.
2. If you get blisters on your toes, try wrapping them in micropore tape before long runs or races.
3. Apply a product called bodyglide to your feet. It prevents blisters and helps to protect the skin.
Treatment:
Drain the blister using a needle and cotton to absorb the liquid. You can also drain it by removing the fluid with a hypodermic needle.
Apply an antiseptic or antibiotic cream and cover with a bandage to prevent infection.
To learn more you can go to running shoes for runners or go to my forum and ask a question and I will address it personally.
If you have any questions or topics you would like for me to talk about Email them. Until next time, have a Great Run. Sign up for my newsletter for more tips.
Thanks,
John
TheRunnersGuide
May 18th, 2008 at 6:15 am
The best socks for blister prevention are “Balega” - I have NEVER gotten a blister wearing these socks - they are AMAZING!
May 18th, 2008 at 6:28 am
Thanks for the suggestion. I will buy a pair.
John
May 18th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Very timely article John! I just ran the Cleveland Marathon this morning in the rain and puddles and my feet are a little sore, mostly came through in good shape. But the back of my shoe cut into the back of my heeel, so I’ll address as you said.
Thanks for settling a long time issue in my household with my runner-wife who says I should not pop my blisters with a needle. It’s always worked well for me, and sometime they refill so I have to drain with a needle a 2nd and 3rd time. Very helpful column, thanks again!
May 18th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Tony,
I hope you did well in Cleveland. My wife a non runner, always walks out of the room when I do it. As you know, make sure the area is clean so it does not get infected.