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Jun 25, 2013 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Health, Sports Tagged: blister prevention, blisters, bodyglide, calluses, Cold Heat, Extreme Heat, feet problems, Finish Line, foot blisters, foot problems, heel blisters, insoles, Michigan Bluff, Mile Endurance Race, Problem Areas, Rough Edges, Rough Patches, Second Sunrise, Sierras, sore feet, Squaw Valley, toe blisters, Water Crossings, Western States, Western States 100

This weekend close to 400 runners will start at Squaw Valley and make the trek over the Sierras towards Auburn – 100 miles away. It’s the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Race. I love the race, having completed it three times in the late 80’s. It’s tough and throws a lot at the runners. Cold, heat, extreme heat, streams running down the trail, rocks, dust and grit, water crossings, long ups and long down through numerous canyons – and for many runners, a second sunrise with renewed heat. I …

Jun 22, 2009 · by John · In: Foot Care Tagged: blister care, body glide, clean feet, feet problems, Foot Care, healthy feet, managing feet, taking care of feet, trail gaiters

This next weekend is the grand daddy of all 100-mile trail runs, the Western States Endurance Run. There will be close to 400 runners toeing the starting line; the majority racing against themselves and the ever following demons of stomach problems, trashed quads, heat, being under trained, poor equipment choices, bad feet, and mental stresses. I want to talk about what I consider are two of the most important factors for healthy feet on trails runs. While their application here is a 100-mile …

Jan 2, 2006 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: feet problems, Foot Care, Footcare

I’d bet some of you are laughing. New Year’s resolutions for your feet! He must be nuts. Actually, I’m quite serious. Most resolutions people make have to do with something they find enjoyable or to change something that bothers them. I am going to assume that when you walk, run, hike, or participate in any sporting type activity, your purpose is to have a good time. If that’s true, then I’m sure you’d agree that when your feet are healthy and happy, it is easier for things to go right. …

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