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Dec 20, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Drymax socks, socks

Last week I posted a piece offering readers a Christmas gift of a pair of Drymax socks in exchange for their 50-word entry. I said I would give away at least four pair. There were stories of desire, selfishness :-), cuteness, and just plain “I’d like to try Drymax socks.” In the end, I sent Drymax socks to all 10 people who entered - 11 pairs total. Candice Mancini (Missoula, Montana) wrote, “I'm a sock hoarder. To my family's horror, as a teen, I sewed socks (running shoes, too). I run, hike, …

Dec 13, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Drymax socks, socks

I want to make Christmas happen for a few lucky people. Many of you know how much I like Drymax socks. Here is a chance for those of you who don’t have a pair, to get one for Christmas. Send me an email and tell me in 50 words or less, why you should get a free pair of Drymax socks. They could be for you or for a spouse, significant other, or a friend. Maybe you have a “bad sock” experience to share or maybe a sock sob story. Be creative. Include your name and address, shoe size, and what your …

Dec 9, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: blister, blister care, blister infection, blisters, infected blister

Whether you get a blister or several blisters, whether you drain them or not, you need to watch them for signs of infection. If you pop a blister or you have a blister with its roof torn off, once you have the chance, apply an antibiotic ointment. Several years ago the news carried a story about actress Hillary Swank. News sources disclosed that Swank was nearly KO’d from the filming of Million Dollar Baby due to a foot infection—from a blister. It appears she popped the blister on her own and …

Nov 27, 2008 · by John · In: Foot Care, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel

FIXING YOUR FEET E-zine Volume 8, Issue 11, November 2008 ~ John Vonhof, Footwork Publications ~ Copyright, November 2008, All rights reserved THIS ISSUE IN SUMMARY This issue has an editorial on Three Important Tips, an article on the Best Christmas Gifts, a new bad feet photo, and reader feedback. PURPOSE The Fixing Your Feet E-zine is published monthly to inform and educate athletes and non-athletes about proper foot care skills and techniques, provide tips on foot care, review foot care …

Nov 19, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: black toenails, losing toenails, toenail problems

I meet too many athletes who believe losing toenails after an event is normal. Many athletes are simply prone to black toenails. The best means of preventing black toenails is to wear shoes with a generous toebox and the proper length for your feet. Some athletes cut slits in their shoe’s toebox or cut out a portion of the toebox to gain relief. Some put a strip of moleskin or other tape on the nail, extending it a bit over the nail’s edge. Ultrarunner Nancy Shura advises on how she has …

Nov 12, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: cold feet, tight socks

This past weekend I had the opportunity to help at the Gold Rush Adventure Race in Northern California. While the weather was great to start, over the day and evening, and into the night, rain and cold came in. Everyone was wet and certainly the racers were cold in addition to being fully soaked. It is easy to think when we are cold to simply add layers, or thicker materials. In many cases, this works. But we have to be careful when this …

Oct 31, 2008 · by John · In: Foot Care, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel

FIXING YOUR FEET E-zine Volume 8, Issue 10, October 2008 ~ John Vonhof, Footwork Publications ~ Copyright, October 2008, All rights reserved THIS ISSUE IN SUMMARY This issue has an editorial on “Talking About Feet.” It also has an article, “Yes, It’s All About Your Feet,” a foot care tip, a new bad feet photo, and reader feedback. PURPOSE The Fixing Your Feet E-zine is published monthly to inform and educate athletes and non-athletes about proper foot care skills and techniques, provide …

Oct 25, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Athlete's foot, Foot Care, Footcare, tinea pedis

Many people have Athlete’s foot at one time or another. Athlete’s foot, technically called tinea pedis, is a skin disease caused by a fungus. The hot weather and foot perspiration that athletes typically encounter can make athlete’s foot a common problem. The combination of a warm and humid environment in footwear, excessive foot perspiration, and changes in the condition of the skin combine to create a setting for the fungi of athlete’s foot to begin growing. Athlete’s foot usually occurs …

Oct 17, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: detox foot patches, foot patches

Every so often I see an ad for detox foot patches. In case you have not seen these, they are white patches, maybe 3 inches by five inches. You place the patch on the bottom of each foot at bedtime. In the morning the patch is removed, revealing the side of the patch against your foot is now dark with toxins, which have been drawn out of your body overnight. Inside of the patch, between the two sides, is a mixture of ingredients that are said to do wonders to your health. Here is a …

Oct 9, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: charlie engle, marshall ulrich, running america

ow far could you go on your two feet? Across America? I would like to introduce you to two men, Charlie Engle and Marshall Ulrich, who are doing just that. Their adventure is called “Running America” and the web site is www.RunningAmerica08.com. Charlie and Marshall are running separately, each having crews and support vehicles. Check out the web site to see some great photos, read their blogs, and track their progress. Right now, they are in Nebraska. They …

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