Toenail Care For Athletes
Today’s post is contributed by Gwen Lewis. Athletes are prone to a number of injuries; torn or sprained ligaments and muscles, bruises, and broken bones. More common, irritating, unsightly and often embarrassing afflictions are situations such as athletes foot and toenail and toe-bed injuries. Athletes foot is a fungal infection that affects the areas between […]
Listen to me interviewed on Trail Runner Nation
A few weeks ago I was interviewed by Scott Warr and Don Freeman from Trail Runner Nation. I was honored they asked me and we had fun doing the interview. The subject? What else but feet! You can listen to the interview on their website, download the MP3 file, or better yet, subscribe to their podcast […]
Maceration at Western States
Last weekend I worked foot care at the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. We had a fairly dry winter with not much snow in the high country and I had heard runners talk of the dust on the trail. Based on that, I did not expect to see high number of runner’s having foot trouble because […]
All About Insoles
Insoles and Beyond is a family-owned small business based in North Carolina. They want to help you be comfortable, avoid injury, and reduce any pain you are experiencing. Their insole line includes a wide variety of insoles from manufacturers including, Birkenstock, currexSole, New Balance, Powerstep, Sof Sole, and Sole. Whether you are looking for orthotics for […]
Reduce Friction to Reduce Shear
I have often mentioned the website BlisterPrevention.com.au as a great source of information on blister care. Rebecca Rushton, manages the website and is on top of developments in the prevention and care of blisters. She’s a podiatrist in Australia – and a friend. Through research and looking at the mechanism of how blisters form, Rebecca has changed […]
Cold Feet?
Many athletes suffer from cold feet. Athletes have several options to deal with cold feet. The first, most commonly tried, is different socks. Some simply try thicker socks or two pair. Others go straight to thermal type socks made with wool or some other blend of yarns. Footwear is often a contributing factor to cold […]
Superfeet’s Wool Insoles
Superfeet’s Wool Insoles I have liked Superfeet’s insoles for many years. Last year I was sent a pair of Superfeet’s Wool Insoles to try. Before talking about these insoles, a bit of information about the design of their insoles is in order. If you need good support in an insole, look at a Superfeet insole. They are […]
Kinesiology Tapes
If you have followed my blog long enough, you’ll know I have a preference for kinesiology tapes for protective taping before a race and patching blisters during a race. Over the years I have used many different types of tape – most of which I no longer use. The one tape that has stood the […]
How to Get Kinesiology Tape to Stick
Most of you know how much I like kinesiology tape for taping feet. Over the years, I have used several brands and refined my taping skills. I can tape any part of the foot, and for any blisters or prevention desired. As I have talked to others who tape, runners or crews, or medical people, […]
How Important are Gaiters?
Many runners have a love-hate relationship with gaiters. Some love them and swear by them when running trails. Others never wear them, and dislike them. Which camp do you fall in? I have regularly promoted the value of gaiters since I made my first homemade set from a pair of old white cotton crew socks. […]