patching feet

Jul 12, 2012 · by John · In: Sports, Travel Tagged: 35th Anniversary, Adventure Racers, Adventurecorps, badwater, badwater ultramarathon, chris kostman, Cornfield, death valley, Denise Jones, Extreme Sports Events, Foot Race, Furnace Creek, Keeler, Legendary Event, Lone Pine, Mt. Whitney, Mushroom Rock, patching feet, Rock Furnace, Salt Creek, True Challenge, Vertical Ascent, Whitney Ca, Whitney Portal

Next week is Badwater. I'll be there along with Denise Jones, patching feet. I've captured the press released from Chris because if utilizes the best of social media and the web to keep followers in touch with the race. After the race, I'll post pictures. Promise. Here's the story and links. AdventureCORPS, Inc., an event production firm specializing in ultra-endurance and extreme sports events, will host the 35th Anniversary Badwater Ultramarathon on July 16-18, 2012. Recognized …

Sep 14, 2011 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care Tagged: foot taping, patching feet, taping feet

Anyone who has seen my taping knows that I put a premium on a good tape job. When I patch feet during a race, my aim is to apply tape in a way that the athlete can continue his or her run. What this means to me is the tape must become a part of the foot - a second skin. The tape must not interfere with the fit of the foot, inside a sock, inside a shoe. That means a smooth and thin tape job. On certain occasions, I may apply a double layer of tape, it the condition of the foot warrants it. …

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