Blisters and Running

ashandstuff

Here I am, training for my 5k and suddenly BAM a blister pops up while wearing casual shoes (just walking around my office caused this blister!!???)

So, how do you guys deal with blisters while running? I really hate taking too many days off (crankiness and whatnot).

I've used moleskin today and it worked semi-decently, but I am wondering if there are more tricks???

Thanks so much!

LannyM74

When I first started to run I developed blisters. I started wearing nylon footsies under my socks and that has done the trick for me. The rubbing takes place between the footsie and the sock...not my foot and the sock.

jmspies_wechanged

I am a runner and have dealt with many blisters over the years. First off a good shoe that fits well. Where is your blisters forming?? Near toe go up a size on your shoe...sides of feet try a wider width shoe. Also good moisture wicking socks are a staple. Try wright socks. They are amazing. Also moleskin which is a skin protectant works awesome. Walgreens will have it.

ashandstuff

No my problem isn't my running shoes.

My sneakers are great.

I got the blisters from everyday shoes I wear to work.

So I'm just asking what you guys do to "manage" the blister when you run???

CarsonRuns

Lance the blister and squeeze out the fluid. Leave the loose skin on the foot. Put antibiotic on it and place a band-aid over it. If it's in a particularly troublesome spot, treat it with spray on bandage before putting the band-aid on it.

hananah89

I used to get blisters all the time from marching band in high school. Moleskin was my best friend.

Loulady

This stuff is fantastic:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GCRWNA/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you already have a blister, do the bandaid thing and then cover it with a strip or two of this, long enough so the edges won't rub and "roll up."

I just found this after getting some blisters just before a big hiking trip, and it was a life saver.

acpgee

I like Compeeds. They are a special blister bandage.

KathleenMurry

I always pop the blister and let it air out until it dries. Then clean it and put a band-aid on. Still hurts like a motherf*cker though.

pensfan1

I'm not a runner, but a runner friend told me to put New Skin over the blister. Worked like a charm. I also put a corn protector over the blister after the New Skin. I coudln't even feel it when I went for my walk the other day.

foody44

Try to get blister plasters for now, and then some anti-blister double layer running socks for runs. Defo worth the buy. They helped me immensely!

JoelleAnn78

Thanks for asking -- saving for later!

beeblebrox82

I found that moleskin+rub anti-friction stick over the top of it was the end all be all solution for me. The sock glides over the moleskin... I can run for hours.