Help Mega Blisters

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

you mean you slap this on like vas before you run, or use like a regular treatment, like linseed oil on a cricket bat?

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Both!
I rub the excess into my knees. Don't know if that does any good, but I have the feeling it's also something of a lubricant. It makes my socks give off a strange sweet smell but I've got used to it :D

ps- I've just noticed that it's recommended on the 'veloplus' mountain biker website (can't imagine what mb's use it for:confused:) and it's also on the top 10 list of things to put in the rucksack for the dedictaded pilgrim's 800kms walk along the jakobsweg...

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Originally Posted by Baggins

I'm thinking of taping up to carry on training would compeed or second skin need to be put on before the tape?
It'll only be once a week on a longer run as I'm sure its only a matter of time before the skin toughens up.

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I don't think you need to do other than put the tape on. I use tape direct on skin to prevent blisters - works fine.
I think you only need compeed / ss if the skin is broken, weeping.
Unless you maybe need more cushioning.

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Originally Posted by Baggins

The bigger problem is the other heel, its going to come off a some time and until it does its going to feel sore after a few hours would a pumice stone to thin down the skin so it comes away faster be ok.

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I'd reckon you should let it take its course.
Witht the first heel you said the skin beneath was not weeping - So presumably had formed a true protesctive barrier whilst still under the old dead skin.
If you accelerate the loss of the dead skin then the skin beneath may not be fully formed - raw, weeping, all kinds of pain and infection risk.

Ok Andy I'll leave it then.

Out for an hour this afternoon no problems at all, I was wearing nice tight shoes :)

Any recommendations for a decent tape that is likely to stay put even after a few hours of running?

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Originally Posted by jmacewan

Any recommendations for a decent tape that is likely to stay put even after a few hours of running?

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aha, a good tip that was recently passed on to me: climbers' fingertape. Works a treat.

I've used it to go over plasters and am going to start using it to tape up to prevent blisters in problem spots too.

Leukotape Classic or Leukotape Sport
I use 3.75 width for ankle protection and for blister prevention.

Zinc Oxide tape from the medical counter.

Used it many times - I found it best to use it in thin strips (1 - 2 cm width) and apply it where ever a hotspot occurs.

The stickyness is great and it is hard wearing.

Top tip though - once tapped up, use talc to remove any sticky residue otherwise this can cause your socks to attach themselves to the tape and cause the corners to roll up.

A thick layer of vasaline over the area can also assist.

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Originally Posted by woodlander

Both!
.... It makes my socks give off a strange sweet smell but I've got used to it :D

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Just don't run alone anywhere where they still have wolves ;)

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

aha, a good tip that was recently passed on to me: climbers' fingertape. Works a treat.

I've used it to go over plasters and am going to start using it to tape up to prevent blisters in problem spots too.

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Be careful with fingertape as it is very abrasive. I used it to wrap an erant toenail while it was in the process of coming off once and then went for a long run, the tape rubbed a huge hole in the next toe!! OK for heels but don't wrap your toes in it!!

Most tapes I've tried are useless for a long run in the wet. Still looking for one that stays put!

A heavy dose of vaseline over the entire foot works for me, along with using wet shoes. Oh and finding shoes that don't rub!