A Survey about Your Favorite Tapes
I have often shared information about different types of tape for blister prevention and blister patching. I have my favorites, but am always open to learning about new tapes. When I first learned about taping, there were only a few commonly used tapes. There was duct tape, Elastikon, and white athletic tape. That was back […]
An Advanced Course about Maceration
Several weeks before Western States last year I wrote a blog post about conditions on the course and how feet were going to be wet. The title was Running a Wet 100-Mile Trail Run. I talked about what would happen to runners’ feet, and steps I would take to manage my feet if I were running. […]
Results of Tape Survey
I recently asked two questions in an online survey. Very simple questions. There were 57 responses. Let’s start with the first question. What is your favorite tape for pre-taping for blister prevention? The tapes ranked highest were, Leukotape P and KT Tape kinesiology tape both at 19.3%. However if you add all the kinesiology tapes […]
Diminished Heel Pad Treatment
I know a number of runners and athletes who struggle with loss of the fat pad under their heels. It’s a fairly common problem as we age. Some people have more of a problem with this than others. Several weeks ago I received an email from John Marnell. He wanted to share what worked for […]
Skip These Two Foot Care Products
I have always told athletes that I have three absolutes when it comes to foot care. Over the past years, they have not changed. The three are: 1) Proper toenail care, 2) reduce calluses, and 3) wear gaiters when running trails. I still stick by the three because, in my mind, they are proven. Now’s […]
Running a Wet 100 Mile Trail Run
Here’s a post from 2017, and it fits 2019 too. I encourage you to read it and be prepared. Next week is the running of the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run. I will be at the 55.7-mile Michigan Bluff aid station, along with Tonya Olson and others on the medical team. Our aim is to […]
What Were You Thinking?
Last week was the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Race. Two days before the start, Tonya Olson and I gave a presentation to the runners about foot care preparation and foot care during the race. At least we gave it to those who stuck around after three other talks. Among other things, we stressed the […]
When Shoes Rub You Wrong
Recently I was asked the following question: “I lace up shoes in various ways to minimize ankle movement in shoes but still wear down the material at the top of the back end shoes (especially laterally) in all brands but more noticeably in Topo shoes. See photo attached with Ultraventure with 450 miles on the […]
Kinesiology Rock Tape Sale
Over the years of patching feet, I have found that kinesiology tape works well for almost any type of foot taping. I use it for pre-taping and taping for blister patching. Rock Tape is one of my favorites. And Theratape.com is where I buy my tape. They’ve been running a number of sales for the past few […]
12 Days of Christmas Foot Care Gifts
Merry Christmas everyone. Here are my best 12 days of Christmas ideas for foot care success in 2020 – in no certain order. Merry Christmas Everyone…..