Another Horrific Blister Story
Last July I wrote a blog post about The Year’s Best Blister Horror Story. I told how Marin Cilic was unable to continue in his championship tennis match at Wimbledon against Roger Federer—because of a blister that formed under a callus on the ball of his left foot. Before you decided to skip reading this post […]
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. […]
When Blisters Go Bad
Please read this whole blog post. It’s important that we are aware of what can happen when a blister becomes infected and goes bad. Several years ago, I wrote a blog post about an actress who came close to sepsis after a blister on her foot became infected. Fast forward to August, two months ago, when […]
Traction Devices for ¥our Shoes
Winter is here and with it comes snow and ice. While many athletes take the winter off, many more continue to run and hike outdoors. To stay safe outside it’s good to consider ice traction devices for your shoes or boots. Two cautions are necessary: If you use traction devices that fit around or over […]
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…..
How Often Should You Change Your Running Shoes
Today’s guest blog post is from David Dack, an established fitness blogger and running expert. Your running shoes might be built from some solid materials, but they won’t last you forever. Even the most expensive shoes can only take so much, but how do you know when it’s time to get a new pair? To […]
Let’s Support Each Other and Learn
Most of us, in today’s new world of COVID-19, no matter where we live, are using social-distancing techniques. I pray all of you are well. I also hope you are able to get out a bit for a run, hike, or bike—while also being careful to avoid exposure to someone who might be a COVID-19 […]