Giant Blister

jabbogurl

I ran my first real 5k on Saturday and got a blister on the arch of my foot and decided to continue my running through the following week, because I didn't want to fall off track. Wasn't so bad, but today I word heals to one of my meetings and ugh! :sad: Was supposed to do my 2 mile run today and zumba, but it hurts just to walk. Now, I can't work out for today and we'll see how things are for tomorrow. :grumble:

JanerZzz

One of the best advices I ever got for when i was running the Boston Marathon was to rub baby shampoo on your feet. I ran all 26.2 and not a single blister!!!! AND why baby shampoo vs regular shampoo you may ask?! Well in case you DO develop a blister, the baby shampoo is made so it doesn't sting Good Luck!!!!! Keep on running!!!

kvr414

seriously, rest your foot. unhealed blisters if aggravated can be BAD news. it will be better in a few days if you clean it, soak in epsom salt, etc. You won't lose your cardio stamina in a few days...it takes more than a week to lose it. you'lll be fine if you rest your foot for a few days rather than having to deal with a nasty infection which could take weeks to heal!

therobinator

One of the best advices I ever got for when i was running the Boston Marathon was to rub baby shampoo on your feet. I ran all 26.2 and not a single blister!!!! AND why baby shampoo vs regular shampoo you may ask?! Well in case you DO develop a blister, the baby shampoo is made so it doesn't sting Good Luck!!!!! Keep on running!!!

A&D Ointment (or something similarly slimy but not too slippery) also works. Just a light coating on your feet should prevent any big problems.

jabbogurl

Thanks all! Ya, I'm gonna wait and let it heal. Will try to just do some pilates til then I guess. Maybe......I can find some extra crutches and run with those? LoL :laugh: