Got Blisters?
Any suggestions on patching these bad boys up before tomorrow? Not only did the marathon blisters pop...but they peeled, oozed, itched, scaled and tore. I feel like a freakin' snake.
Totally awesome. Hopefully my feetsies hold up tomorrow. I'm thinking blister bandaids, tape, maybe some super glue. I dunno. I haven't been able to find mole skin and nu skin isn't strong enough. What do you campers recommend?
And I was doing great on the nerve front. Until this semi-complicated, kinda nerve-wrecking e-mail came through from the RD. I now have no doubt in my mind that I'm going to miss the 50k turn around spot.
....cause apparently that's how I roll.
Happy Friday, everyone!
Labels: Lakefront 50/50
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 6:59 AM
19 Camper Comments:
Good luck and I hope you are yack free. :)
Ewwww!
I had similar issues on both bunions -- huge blisters and needed to continue to run. The blister bandaids are okay if you can find them big enough.
I would strongly encourage a moleskin hunting trip, though. Any drug store that carries Dr Scholls or similar foot products should have it. I have used the ones called bunion pads, but have also used the sheets. Do you have HyVee Drugstores? Walgreens? You should be able to find.
Also, if there is a lot of redness or tenderness, you can try a soak in epsom salt water.
they have a big version of blister bandaids and they are awesome. maybe just give some extras to mike so if they get loose during the race you could do a quick change.
Ouch!!!! I had blisters on the bottoms of my feet after Chicago, and as painful as they were at the time I don't think they were as bad as yours!! After the race I went to a Walgreens in the Old Town neighborhood and I didn't really find anything big enough for my blisters... I hope you have better luck.
Have a great race!!!
Soon you will be an Ultra Marathoner. Welcome to the dark side of running and good luck!
I am sure you have tried this but go get vaseline and rub them all over your feet and in between your toes. I ran Chicago and had no problems, no problems during training either. Just an idea.
Just so's ya know - I found some sheets of moleskin (a 3 pack of the 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" size) and am bringing them with me. I probably won't need them (at least not beforehand), so I thought I would donate them to the cause.
If you're donating Moleskin, I'm taking it, buddy.
Find me before the race? :)
omg that's so gross.
no help here. i've remained blister free since i've discovered body glide.
Good luck!
I second Leah's advise. They really, really help!
You know, when I'm half asleep and my vision is kinda blurry, that photo looks like something other than feet.
Those look lovely!
GOOOOD LUCK!!
I have blisters too... and race tomorrow. But mine is the Grape Stomp 10K in San Fran and yours is a frickin ultra!
REI sales moleskin and blister kits that have some in it.
Hope your race went well...can't wait to hear. And I hope your feet survived!
hope you had a great day. I was with you in spirit and did a little ultra of my own but on trails. The Lakefront just seems so hard core to me! Hope you were able to wrap up those blisters.
glue.
and good luck. or wait, you already ran it.
and i hope you rocked it!!
later.
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