The New 6th Edition of Fixing Your Feet
This summer will see the release of the 6th edition of Fixing Your Feet: Injury Prevention and Treatment for Athletes. The exact date is still up in the air, but I’d expect it sometime in late July or early August. The 5th edition was released in February 2011 and it was due for an update. Nothing in foot […]
Exciting New Sock Technologies
I love how technology continues to push the limits in sock construction. The companies below offer unique sock design that shows how companies are making products that stand out in a crowded field. Here are four interesting sock companies worth check out. Ellsworth V-Channel socks have vapor channels to carry sweat vapors through the channels and […]
12 Foot Care Tips for Success at 100’s
Next week is the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run and all the fun and hoopla that goes with it. I ran the race from 1985 – 1989 with a best time of 24:32. It was a challenge but I had fun every year. Ever since then I have been associated with the run in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Green Goo Salve for Feet
This summer at the Outdoor Retailers Show in Salt Lake City I discovered Green Goo products. Their business card says they are “Rethinking First Aid.” The company is based out of Lyons, CO. Their salves are 100% natural from organic farmers. The fresh and dried herbs are infused in organic oils for an increased medicinal value. […]