Marathon Training - alternatives until blisters heal

brownetara · 24-07-2017 02:28PM #1

Hi, I am half way through a 22 week training plan for my first marathon in October. I am up to 26k on my long runs and have some really bad blisters between my big toe and next toe on both feet. They won't heal because I keep running on them and are quite sore. Any advise on what training that isn't running I could do to replicate either my weekly shortly runs and my longer ones at the weekend? I know I can probably do sessions on the bike/spin bike/pool (swimming or running) but i am looking for specific sessions to do. Thanks, all help appreciated!

walshb · 24-07-2017 03:34PM

Biking and swimming are excellent alternatives whilst out injured....

Plenty strength exercises and circuit type training to keep the whole body strong....press ups, planks, squats, burpees etc....

Oh, and plenty of stretching and flexibility based exercise is vital.

Failing this, rest is key....blisters may take couple weeks to heal. Use the time to recharge and wind down and conserve energy...It's no time really.

brownetara · 24-07-2017 04:05PM

Thanks, I'm just worried about missing the long runs at the weekend as i was told that they were really important. ANy suggestions to try to cover them?

walshb · 24-07-2017 04:11PM

brownetara wrote: »

Thanks, I'm just worried about missing the long runs at the weekend as i was told that they were really important. ANy suggestions to try to cover them?

Bike?:P

I am being serious......best way to keep the legs moving and the leg strength up.

The long runs build up the cardio and the engine...

Swimming would be excellent for the cardio system, or boxing bag work if you can come by it. Excellent cardio workout.

brownetara · 24-07-2017 04:12PM

Thanks, will give it a go!

walshb · 24-07-2017 04:13PM

brownetara wrote: »

Thanks, will give it a go!

Also the rowing machine could be utilized...

jameshayes · 24-07-2017 04:21PM

There are cycling, rowing and swimming sessions specific for runners in this book:

http://down.ebook777.com/036/9781609618025.pdf

book page 105 (or page 122 of the reader)

brownetara · 24-07-2017 04:38PM

Brilliant, thanks!

jameshayes · 24-07-2017 04:46PM

brownetara wrote: »

Brilliant, thanks!

No bother, one of my favourites on the bike is:

5 min easy
1 min hard, 1 min easy
2 min hard, 1 min easy
3 min hard, 1 min easy
4 min hard, 1 min easy
3 min hard, 1 min easy
2 min hard, 1 min easy
4 min easy

Marathon Training - alternatives until blisters heal

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