Long Running Socks

Blisters are painful No Fun on the Run!
Painful blisters often plague distance runners. Bulbs, as we all know, are caused by friction. repeated rubbing of damp skin creates more friction than dry skin. Reduce moisture and friction, and reduces blisters.

So we all know that to avoid blisters, you need to minimize friction. It starts with the selection of shoes. Shoes should be comfortable, with about an inch in width between your longest toe and the tip of the shoe. Remember that this is often the second toe, not your big toe! Narrow shoes can cause blisters on the big toe and little toe. A shallow toe box can lead to blisters on the tops of the toes, while loose shoes can create blisters on the toes. Shoes that are too large can slide your foot which can blister the soles as well as the tips of your toes.

Always try the shoes in the afternoon or evening, because feet tend to swell during the day. Walk or run in the store before you buy and wear shoes at home for 1-2 hours to identify areas of discomfort. It is often useful to break in shoes by wearing 1 to 2 hours the first day and gradually increasing each day of use.

Socks can decrease friction between feet and shoes. Synthetic socks or moisture Coolmaxx special wick or even double-layer socks can reduce the shear forces. They can remove moisture from the skin more effectively than wool or cotton can also reduce the likelihood of blisters. You can also carry extra pairs of socks to change into if your socks too wet on a long term.

Another preventive measure is to use padded insoles or moleskin to reduce friction in a specific area. Drying agents can also help. foot powders and antiperspirants spray are inexpensive ways to reduce humidity. For severe sweating, there are prescription antiperspirants that you can get from your doctor that provide more efficient drying.

A study of West Point cadets showed a decrease of more than 50% in blisters in the cadets that used against sweat spraying before the execution, but have experienced some skin irritation, so try antiperspirants on a piece of your foot before you try this on the race.

A thin layer of petroleum jelly or Body Glide can also be applied to the feet to decrease friction. Conditioning the skin by gradually increasing activity tends to cause the formation of callus protection rather than bulbs.

The bulbs are a fact of life in long-distance runners. Almost one in three marathon runners experience bulbs at some point in their training.

So how should be treated a lightbulb?
1. If the plate is small and not painful, leave it alone! Place a small group of aid or a piece of moleskin on it to protect and treat the cause so it will not become bigger.

2. great blisters or are intact should be drained without removing the roof. It is a biological barrier and helps healing. First clean the blister with alcohol or antibiotic soap and water. Then heat a pin on the fire until the pin glows red, and let cool before drilling a small hole at the edge of the wafer. Drain the liquid with a slight pressure, then apply an antibiotic ointment and cover the blister with a bandage. Change the dressing every day more often if it gets wet, dirty or loose.

3. Once your plate has been emptied, it should be treated as an open wound. Dress every day with a bandage. Keep it clean and dry for a few days and if you engage in activity that was primarily caused by the healing, take care to provide additional padding and secure the area to avoid friction that can irritate the wound . Change the dressing anytime it becomes wet or dirty and keep an eye on the infection.

When should I see a doctor for a light bulb?
If you exp.