Wet Conditions Archives - Fixing Your Feet

Jul 6, 2019 · by jvonhof · In: blister care, Foot Care, Foot Care Products, General, toenails Tagged: Foot Care, maceration, skin care, toenail care, Wet Conditions

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 importance of being prepared for snow and wet conditions. We advised the runners to use either Squirrel’s Nut Butter, RunGoo, Trail Toes, Desitin Maximum Strength Original Paste, or some other …

Aug 1, 2013 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Footcare Tagged: badwater, badwater blister queen, Bogies, Curves, death valley, Denise Jones, Dumitrescu, Extremes, feet, High Quality, Hurry, hypafix tape, Jobs, kinesio tape, leukotape, Mt. Whitney, Photo, Pretty Toes, Quality Tape, Right Foot, Tape Job, taping feet, Trail Hike, Wet Conditions

Over my years of taping feet, I have seen techniques improve to where pre-taping is more helpful then ever before. Often times, in the middle of a race, one cannot take the time necessary to do a high-quality tape job. Things may be rushed. The runner may be in a huge hurry to make a cut-off. The feet and skin may be wet. Conditions may be less than ideal - lightening, set-up, workable access/angle to the feet, supplies, etc. However, before a race, a hike, or run, there is more time to do a …

Dec 31, 2012 · by John · In: Foot Care, Health, Sports Tagged: Amputation, blisters, Blood Flow, Body Heat, care for frostbite, Cold Conditions, cold feet, Discoloration Of The Skin, Fireplace, frostbit toes, frostbite, Frostbitten Area, Heat Lamp, Heating Pad, Hot Water, Numbness, Radiator, Signs Of Frostbite, Socks And Shoes, Tissue Damage, toes, Warm Environment, Wet Conditions, Wet Skin

Athletes who are out in cold and wet conditions need to be watchful for frostbite. Frostbite occurs when tissue actually freezes. Toes are particularly susceptible to this serious condition. Factors that contribute to frostbite include exposure to wind, wet skin (even from sweat), and tight socks and shoes that constrict blood flow. Early signs of frostbite include numbness, a waxy or pale discoloration of the skin, the tissue becoming firm to the touch, and pain in the area. As the frostbite …

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Sep 15, 2012 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Health, Travel Tagged: 100km, Amazon Rain Forest, blisters, British Columbia Coast, Checkpoints, death valley, Dry Heat, Hammocks, Humid Conditions, jungle marathon, macerated feet, Marathon Runners, Medical Team, Prime Concern, Race Director, Shirley Thompson, Stream Crossings, trail shoes, training with wet feet, Ups And Downs, vicky kypta, Wet Conditions, wet feet, Wet Trails

I have worked a lot of events. Every one has its one set of conditions that stresses the participants’ feet. Sometimes, it’s the dry heat of Death Valley or the rainy British Columbia coast, or the ups and downs on the trails of the many trail hundreds. For years, the norm has been to avoid getting your feet wet. Wet feet often mean skin that is soft and can become macerated. In long events, and especially in multi-day events, that can lead to trouble. Taping or patching wet feet, or macerated …

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