How to Run With a Blister and Preventing Blisters too
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Hello! How’s it going? Today we’re talking about a super common running problem – running with blisters. It’s the worst if you don’t know how to deal.
First – I need to high five myself for finally showing up for a run! I did a Tempo Run in honor of Tempo Tuesday = A Holiday I started to play with years ago and only randomly celebrate lately.
Tempo Tuesday
– 1 mile warm up, 8 miles at a tempo-ish pace –> I want to work this to goal pace but right now it was around 8:30s, 1 mile cool down.
I get a lot of questions about feet and socks and shoes and blisters. Blisters are super common for runners and it sucks. It’s hard to keep running when you feel a burning, bleeding sensation on your heel or toe. The repeated rubbing and pounding makes it worse too
I don’t get too many blisters anymore, but before I toughened up my patas I tried a lot of different bandages and socks and Vaseline and home remedies.
So, I have some tips on how to deal with blisters:
How to Run with a Blister
> Leave it alone
- It’s best to leave the blister alone, as the unbroken skin over that fluid-filled bump provides a natural bacteria impediment that guards against infection. Most blisters pop on their own, so bursting them too soon can cause problems.
> If needed, pop carefully
- Only if you can’t walk or use one of your hands, you should carefully drain the blister. Wash your hands and clense blister, then use a sterilized needle to puncture the edge of the blister. Squeeze any liquid out of the edge and don’t peel the skin back.
> Watch out for infection
- Call your doctor if you suffer increased pain, warmth, a fever, or redness around the blister or if pus appears or red streaks extend from that area.
> Prevent blisters
- Wear your athletic shoes around your house to test them out before you go running or play a sport. If one part rubs, use a cushioned tape to discourage a blister from forming, or find athletic socks with extra padding.
Nexcare has a super thorough blister care and prevention page. For more information and help check it out.
Nexcare Waterrproof Bandages are a good option for minor wounds on your feet because they stick all the way around and are waterproof (read: sweat proof for hot runs with wet feet!). These are perfect for blisters or cuts on your heel area where it’s usually impossible to get a bandage to stick.
To further prove the awesomeness of their bandages Nexcare Nana put herself through one final task to see if it sticks…
Question: Do you ‘break in’ your running or exercise shoes before wearing them to workout?
I don’t with my #1 go to running shoe, but any other ones, yes.
Share your story with #nexcarenana and head over to nexcare.com/nana to learn more
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Nexcare Brand. All opinions are my own. These videos are a dramatization and no Nanas were hurt in the making of this blog post.
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