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Running a Wet 100 Mile Trail Run
Here’s a post from 2017, and it fits 2019 too. I encourage you to read it and be prepared. Next week is the running of
Still Learning Foot Care
I have been doing foot care for more then 20 years–and some things don’t change. What disturbs me is that there are still large numbers
Your First Ultra and Foot Care
It’s been many years since I ran my first ultra. It was probably about 1984 and it was the Skyline 50KM in the East Bay
Skip These Two Foot Care Products
I have always told athletes that I have three absolutes when it comes to foot care. Over the past years, they have not changed. The
Diminished Heel Pad Treatment
I know a number of runners and athletes who struggle with loss of the fat pad under their heels. It’s a fairly common problem as
Cutting Your Calluses
When I saw this video, I knew I had to share it with all of you. You probably know how much I dislike calluses on
Results of Tape Survey
I recently asked two questions in an online survey. Very simple questions. There were 57 responses. Let’s start with the first question. What is your
An Advanced Course about Maceration
Several weeks before Western States last year I wrote a blog post about conditions on the course and how feet were going to be wet.
Another Horrific Blister Story
Last July I wrote a blog post about The Year’s Best Blister Horror Story. I told how Marin Cilic was unable to continue in his championship
A Survey about Your Favorite Tapes
I have often shared information about different types of tape for blister prevention and blister patching. I have my favorites, but am always open to