Marathon Blister

Here's a quick tip on what you should do if you get a blister:

If you are like most people, you will find that you develop a blister occasionally during
training. This is normal.

However, depending on the severity of the blister you could be out of action for days... if not
months. That is especially so if your blister becomes infected.

So what should you do if you develop a blister?

The best way to handle a blister is to pop it in order to drain the fluid.

Do this by firstly washing your hands and the effected area in order to reduce the risk of
infection. Then with a sterilized needle pierce two small holes on opposite sides of the blister
and gently press on the blister with a cotton wool pad and wipe any excess fluids away.

This removes the fluid as efficiently as possible. Your blister will heal quicker if you leave the roof of the blister on.

After all the fluid is drained, lubricate the blister with an antiseptic ointment. Then place
a plaster over the top of the blister in order to help it heal quicker.

If you follow the above guidelines when you develop a blister then you shouldn't have to
put your training on hold for the usual days... if not weeks if it would normally become infected.

You can find more valuable tips on what to do if you develop a blister in your free report 'How To Avoid Blisters' available for a limited time at:

Marathon Bible

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