The Blonde Diaries

Blisters, Blisters everywhere!

I swear everything I finally make myself start running again I get terrible blisters. Last night was no different except this time I got some mega-blisters starting right after the ball of my foot and traveling up my arch. I don’t really understand why I keep getting blisters. I have shoes that are designated “running” shoes by Adidas and I purchased socks I thought would help cushion my feet but apparently that is not good enough!

From what I have seen online there are ways to prevent blisters when you run such as:

• Making sure your shoes fit - running shoes should run 1/2 size larger than your everyday shoes.
• Making sure your shoes are not too tight or too loose.  They should not move around in your shoes while you run
• Apply a thin layer of vasoline or body glide to your feet to keep the friction down between your feet and your socks.
• Wearing appropriate socks for running - you don’t want bunching nor do you want socks that will hold moisture in
• Don’t run in shoes that have not been properly broken in.

I think those last two bullet points might be my problem in this case.  I am wearing what I think are cotton socks which apparently are a no-no in the running world.  I need moisture wicking socks so my feet will stay dry.  I also need to figure out how to break in my new running shoes without running.  Seems kinda odd but I guess I’ll work on it.  I’m not sure how to solve that problem but I will figure it out.  I will also be finding those socks when I go to Academy this weekend so that I can try and prevent blisters when I wear my broken-in cross trainers.

Do you have any other suggestions??