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!