Marathon Blisters

Here's a quick tip about how to avoid blisters from developing:

As you know, blisters are formed by constant rubbing of your skin. What happens is the friction
causes the skin layers to separate. Fluid then enters the space between the separated skin layers and a blister is formed.

What most people do is apply a lubricant such as powders, gels, oil or glycerin. This is
fine on shorter training sessions, however the lubricants actually trap moisture in the applied
area and worsen the likelihood of a blister forming.

So what can you do?

The ideal way to prevent blistering is to remove the moisture build-up in the area you develop
blistering. The best way to do that is to invest in a pair of moisture wicking socks, that are
available at most good sporting stores.

You can also consider getting anatomically fitted moisture wicking socks. Although these are a more expensive option, they will lessen the likelihood of you developing blisters.

Why?

Because they form a tighter fit and therefore remove more moisture than ordinary moisture
wicking socks.

You can find hundreds more valuable tips on how to get the most out of your marathon preparation by clicking on the following link:

Marathon Bible

"Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing, it's when you've had everything to do and you've done it!" --Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher is right. Without taking action you will continue to be in the place
you are right now, and won't be living to your full potential. You can run a marathon!

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