Blister prevention
I’ve just spent three days watching and supporting my wife and a couple of hundred others run or walk their way across 79 miles of Cornish coastal path in three days from Padstow to Lands End as part of the Atlantic Coast Challenge organised by those very fine folk at VOTWO. http://www.votwo.co.uk/votwo2007/events-and-adventure.php In addition to the aches and pains caused by running 3 marathons across 3 consecutive days, the main injury appeared to be blisters, with the event medic was spending a great deal of time managing these, however there is a simple preventative solution. Most of you who run or walk any distance are aware of where your footwear press against your feet. Generally this does not result in blisters when on regular flat surfaces, however off road terrain and its uneven surfaces cause greater movement of your feet inside your shoes, with these pressure areas at risk of quickly becoming points which develop into blisters. The simple preventative sloution is to put some sort of protective covering on those parts of your feet before you start each day or event. I have found that carefully applied layer of micropore tape across the vulnerable areas will prevent blisters. It is a very quick and easy idea that will reduce risk of blisters and ensuring you fully enjoy your chosen activity.
