One run to go before Graduation

[Bilbao_Jus]

So pleased to have done this and running more than I have in years but something really wierd, get to W9 and then on the two runs I’ve done I’ve got blisters in the same place on each foot ! Never had them, haven’t changed the kit, so can only think it’s how tight I’ve done my laces  ‽  Or is it something else ?

Ps, it’s great to read the posts from others to keep the morale going.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

it could be that your feet have reached the duration of abrasion that they can handle. Blisters are commonly caused by movement of the foot within the shoe, creating friction.

I have always worn running socks which have extra thicknesses of fabric at contact points to reduce the likelihood of blisters and have never had one on my feet.............actually not since I was a teenager in a dim and distant century.

There are various blister remedies available if you do a search......but I have never used them.

Take care.

[Bilbao_Jus in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank for the advice. I wear the padded socks too for the same reason which is making it seem even more strange. They’re not even small blisters, about 20mm long and 10mm wise.

When I got the first one on the the first run of W9 I put it down to maybe a seam on the sock in the wrong place and I tightened my laces but more then usual. Then on the second run I got them again on both feet, strangely I loosened the laces a bit to stop the same happening from the first run.

I do a couple of long walks every week between 12-15km each walk and never had blisters off those either.

I’ll get to the local pharmacy, a chance to test out my Spanish speaking, and see what I can get.

Cheers 🍻

[SlowLoris in reply to Bilbao_Jus]

Has the weather changed? Got warmer maybe. In any case you've increased your mileage.

Running socks tend to be thin and stretchy so they act more like a second skin. Decathlon do some good ones for not much dinero.

If the problem persists you'll find two thin socks much better than one padded one.

[Bilbao_Jus in reply to SlowLoris]

Thanks, I’m going to have a go at that and see if it helps, anything is worth a try as I intend to up the distances and move up to the 10km and who knows, maybe beyond and up to the 21km Half Marathon.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Somethings obviously changed don't now what hope you get it sorted also what a great view in your photo 😊

[Bilbao_Jus in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks.

Fortunately that’s the views I have on every run as I live on the coast.

Great incentive to get out and run, breathe clean air, and take your mind off the aching limbs.