A Runner's Guide to Blister Prevention & Treatment

27 Things Every Runner Needs (And Wants) To Know About Blisters

A) BLISTERS BY ANATOMICAL LOCATION - BEST MANAGEMENT FOR RUNNERS

1. Toe blisters - From big toe to pinky toe, between the toes, on top of toes and toenail blisters

2. Heel blisters - The biomechanics of heel blisters (4 types!) and their treatment

3. Arch blisters - How to manage arch blisters, whether you wear orthotics or not

4. Edge blisters - Is your blister an edge blister, and why it matters?

5. Blisters under the ball of the foot - Because there's nothing worse than running with these blisters

B) TYPES AND STAGES OF BLISTERS YOU WILL ENCOUNTER

6. Hot-spots - The precursor to a blister: What you can do to stop it before it starts

7. Blister prone - Wait, why do I get blisters when others don’t?

8. Blood blisters - How to manage the risks with confidence

9. Macerated feet - Not blisters, but a terrible affliction to avoid

10. Deroofed blisters - Worse than an ordinary blister and worth avoiding!

C) BLISTER PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR RUNNING BLISTERS

11. Gaiters - Everything you’ve wanted to know about gaiters, including DIY (Sarah Lavendar Smith)

12. Lubricants - Another popular one for runners - Do you know these facts?

13. Cushioning - Helps blisters in two ways but is often done wrong - How to get it right!

14. Blister taping - Arguably the most popular prevention strategy - Stuff you need to know!

15. ENGO Patches - Why you can't afford to ignore this strategy for prevention (and treatment)!

16. Running shoes - How to choose the best running shoes based on scientific evidence (Ian Griffiths)

17. Skin drying strategies - How can I keep my feet dry?

18. Running sock selection - An overview of fibre performance for moisture management

19. Are calluses good or bad - How to make the most of skin adaption for protection against blisters

20. Does your running shoe fit - How to get shoe fit right

21. Double socks (and toesocks) - What this means for blister prevention

D) BLISTER TREATMENT FOR RUNNERS

22. Popping blisters - Should you pop a blister on your foot? When? How?

23. Blister treatment - How to treat a foot blister – Properly (Hint: It depends on your blister roof)

24. Blister kit contents - Five items that will take your kit to a whole new level

25. Faster blister healing - How to speed the healing of your foot blister

26. Ultramarathon blister care - An example of blister care at an ultramarathon

27. Blister plasters and patches - A comparison of cost and durability (Christian Madsen)

E) BONUS MATERIAL

Fixing Your Feet [Book] - John Vonhof’s best selling foot care book for athletes

Foot care at ultramarathons - Whose responsibility is it and what should you expect (John Vonhof)

The Blister Prone Athlete’s Guide [Book] – Insider blister tips for the 10 most common blister locations

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