Runners Foot Care in Inclement Weather

Flying Pig training continues for this podiatrist….mileage has been ramping up and the weather is not
cooperating. I hope everyone training is facing the challenges head-on…or as I like to say: feet first. (Uggg) Was it just 2 weeks ago when I ran 10 of my 19 miles in a snow storm? I came back to Mojo/Buckeye Running Company base looking more like a snow cone than an endurance athlete. It sure was beautiful though.

RUNNING IN THE SNOW:

• carefully select your socks. I love Balega socks. Keeping my feet warm and dry.
• put antifungal cream between your toes before running to help combat moisture build-up (because fungus loves moist dark areas)
• stretch your calves extra (before, during (such as water stops) and after the run because your gait will change when the terrain gets slippery

And then there was the rain this week. I intentionally went out running in the rain one day because
you never know what the PIG (or any other Spring race) is going to hand you that day.

RUNNING IN THE RAIN:

the above “snow” tips help your foot health in the rain too…but here’s some more:

• Immediately remove your wet socks and shoes after the run.
• Towel dry your feet, especially between your toes, rather than let them air dry.
• Before your run, add some extra glide-like product to blister prone areas.
• Secure your laces so they don’t slip open when they get wet. A loose shoe allows for more skin irritations such as friction, corns, calluses.

Protect your feet from the elements….you are asking a lot from them right now. Run Healthy!!