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8 Top Tips for Foot Care
If you are a subscriber to Backpacker magazine, check out the October issue, page 34 for a full page of eight top tips to care for
Feet at Primal Quest
The 2015 Primal Quest Expedition Adventure Race concluded a few days ago, after nine days of challenges to the 11 four person teams. This was an unsupported
Foot Care Preparation for Primal Quest – or Your Next Event
The seven tips below are written for the Primal Quest Expedition Adventure Race starting next week. They are also applicable to any race you may
Toenails – Again #@!$#@
A month ago I provided foot care at the Western States 100. Then two weeks ago I worked the Tahoe Rim Trail 55KM, 50M, and
Foot Care Study at the Tahoe Rim Trail 100
This weekend is the running of the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) series of trail runs – a 55K, 50-miler, and a 100-miler. After a lot of planning,
Consequences of Wet Feet at a Dry Western States!
Last Saturday was the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run over the California Sierras. As you probably know, California is in year four of a severe drought.
How Important are Gaiters?
Many runners have a love-hate relationship with gaiters. Some love them and swear by them when running trails. Others never wear them, and dislike them.
Blister Management. Your Opinion?
When you enter a road or trail race, or start an adventure race, or plan a group or solo event, whether single day or multi-day,
How to Get Kinesiology Tape to Stick
Most of you know how much I like kinesiology tape for taping feet. Over the years, I have used several brands and refined my taping
Looking for Minimalist Footwear?
Today I received an email asking for help in finding a certain type of footwear. Here’s the email. I’m looking for new shoes and thought