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Blisters on my insteps when running - OUCH

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  • 01-03-2012 12:41pm
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    david4791
    Registered Users Posts: 373 ✭✭


    I started running recently and suffer very bad blisters on my insteps, granted im 2 stone over weight which doesnt help. I have good runners which fit fine, any advice?


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    mrboswell
    Registered Users Posts: 1,188 ✭✭✭mrboswell


    I think there is a type of film that you can get that acts as a barrier - 'second skin' I think its called but long time since I heard about it though so may be named something else now.


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    david4791
    Registered Users Posts: 373 ✭✭david4791


    I'll check it out, cheers


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    hardCopy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,969 ✭✭✭hardCopy


    The skin will toughen up over time. In the meantime, compeeds or similar will protect the skin while it heals.

    Decent running socks also make a difference. Something like this they got me through my first marathon without a blister anyway.

    If you want to speed up the toughening process, you can try rubbing methylated spirits into your feet (best wait until they heal first).


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    KentuckyPete
    Registered Users Posts: 420 ✭✭KentuckyPete


    Definitely best to tough it out and let the skin harden. Ask any of the long distance runners on here and everyone's feet develop "interesting" features over time.

    +1 on the 1000 mile socks.


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