Consequences of Maceration
At Western States we saw a lot of negative results from wet feet. Even though we tried to spread the word, many runners did not protect their feet. Runners had poured water over their heads, which went into their shoes, and they sat in streams. Runners were complaining of blisters on the feet, mainly the […]
Thru-Hikers Feet – an Update
This is an update to my blog post of May 28, A Thru-Hikers Story About Feet. The thru-hiker is Tami and she is still hiking the PCT. When possible I love to share people’s before and after stories with their feet. Her story was interesting because she was having huge issues with her feet. I shared three […]
Don’t Do This to Your Feet!
Over the next few days, over 90 ultra runners will test themselves at the Badwater Ultramarathon in California’s Death Vally. 135 miles. Extreme heat, scorching roads, sand, wind, hot winds, and then at the finish line – much colder temperatures. I’ll be there to help with runner’s foot care issues, working with Denise Jones. I […]
Fixing Your Feet 6th Edition Available
After 14 months of revising and updating, editing and then editing again, and issues with the cover, the 6th edition of Fixing Your Feet is available. While it has been available for pre-order in Amazon, they now have the print version in stock and ready to ship. Amazon currently has the 6th edition priced at $13.64, well below […]
What To Do About Calluses
Anyone who knows me has heard me talk about calluses. I don’t like calluses – period. They indicate repeated pressure over time, generally from poor fitting footwear. But the most important thing to know is that if or when you get a blister under a callus, it will be painful. No matter how small or […]
One-Day Foot Care Clinics?
Since the 6th edition of Fixing Your Feet came out and I worked Western States 100 and Badwater for another year, I’ve been thinking about putting on a few one-day foot care clinics in 2017. I‘d like to do these around the U.S. – in Northern California, Southern California, Florida, maybe Texas and Oregon, and elsewhere if there is […]
Compression Sleeves and Socks
This blog post is written by Laura, a firm believer in the value of compression wear. She is a running enthusiast, and writes about the world of compression wear at Compression Info. The Benefits of Compression Sleeves When it comes time for your next big race or even weekend hike, wearing the proper footwear can be […]
Gator Tip Toes for Cold Toes
When I was at the Outdoor Retailer’s Show in Salt Lake City in early August I talked to a sales rep for Gator Sports. They make high performance cold weather gear. Their socks are made with neoprene in a closed cell construction, meaning it is filled with closed air bubbles. These serve as insulators, just as […]
Moxie Gear Shin Gaiters
At the huge Outdoor Retailers Show in Salt Lake City I have the privilege of meeting Darren Clark, an adventure racer from Australia. He was showing people his Moxie Gear Shin Gaiters. I have been a proponent of gaiters ever since I made my first pair of trail running gaiters out of athletic socks many years […]
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Boots
This blog post comes to you courtesy of Walsh Brothers Shoes. It’s an infographic of the parts of a boot, how to fit a pair, care for them, and more. While you might not wear boots, it’s a good reminder of the various aspects of fitting footwear, which can be applied to shoes too. –John When […]