Today was an easy peasy 3 mile day. Since when did I start thinking of these runs as easy? I mean, in the training plan they’re not supposed to be hard runs, but I’d never gotten to the point where I could bang out 3 solid miles and it just feels routine. I finished in 37 minutes, not setting any speed records but I’m still plenty happy.
However! My stupid foot is still giving me grief. These blisters just keep getting worse, and I thought they’d have time to heal over the week I didn’t run much but instead they’ve come back with a vengeance. And I’m altering my stride to take pressure off the toe, which is making my arch hurt… Just NO.
I’m including a picture, mostly because my foot is a fascinating, if sort of gross, trainwreck right now. What a mess! See why I call them epic? Any tips for avoiding/healing are welcome…
I know this is kinda gross, but…whenever I get a blister, I make a tiny hole in it (with a needle or something – that I’ve sanitized with some rubbing alcohol or iodine or something.) and drain the fluid. They usually heal overnight when I do that. Max like 2 days. Even the epic one I got on the ball of my foot from walking a bunch with heels on.
That said, the white color of those are really strange. The fluid in them should be clear. If it’s not clear, I’d see a dr.
Spoken like a true someday-doctor :) The blisters are already broken, and they’re white because the skin was damp and wrinkly from the shower. Don’t worry, my foot won’t shrivel up and fall off ;)
Oh, ok. lol…NGL, I clicked on it and was like “man, I wish this image was bigger so I could see it better”. ;) Those are still some pretty epic blisters. I don’t know if they make ’em that large or not, but for blister pain relief I use those really super squishy bandaids (these things: http://www.shorelinesms.com/Products/JandJ-Advanced-Healing-Blister-Bandage__JJ004488.aspx?&adtype=pla&kw=&gclid=CIaOtOiS-rUCFcqd4AodNWEALQ). x.x Other ‘n that I don’t know cause I’m only a someday doctor…otherwise known as a puppy/fetus. ;)
It may not be anything new to you, but the advice I was given about blisters is not to wear cotton socks.
Cotton socks are evil! Unfortunately it’s been a while since I’ve run in anything but fancy socks, so I can’t blame the blisters on cotton :(
I’ve heard that if you wear knee high nylons under your socks, it stops the blisters. I have no idea if it works as well for running as for hiking, but it seems to help me some.
In the last year and a half, I’ve trained for and completed two sprint triathlons. I have not lost a single pound, and I weigh about 120 lbs more than the maximum “healthy” for my height. I have gone down 4 pant sizes – certainly because of trading fat for muscle – but my weight has stayed exactly steady and I am well aware that I will never be thin. As I learn to run, “running while fat” is what I am experiencing. I admire what you do each day, and I appreciate your example of being fit even when you do not fit a stereotype of a more typical athele. Thank you.
Nylons, eh? Can’t hurt to check out! And thank you for the kind words– best of luck to you on your fitness journey! I would love to try a tri (heh).