First actual barefoot run of the year was Friday! Took my shoes off and ran the last mile or so bare feet. When I got home I noticed a small blood blister while showering on my fourth toes, on the pad. Thoughts? Feet not tough enough yet? Thanks!!
Blood blister!
- Thread starter Bill B
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I'm maybe not the best person to give advice as barefoot running is pretty new to me. I ran 5km a couple of weeks ago and got blood blisters on 3 toes. Nothing too serious though. It was only my second barefoot run so I am guessing my technique was maybe not the best. I was most likely pushing off instead of lifting my feet. Although to be honest I cant tell the difference yet. Haha!
Todays run of 9k in VFF and then 6k barefoot left no blisters though.
I reckon its just a case of getting back into things for your part
Todays run of 9k in VFF and then 6k barefoot left no blisters though.
I reckon its just a case of getting back into things for your part
I had toe blister issues on a lot of my barefoot runs. I would 'grip' the road, for lack of a better term, and kinda scrunch my toes befor I lifted. This would create a drag of my toes as I lifted. Since I have long arsed monkey second and third toes, they would blister and callous.
I no longer run skin to ground, so take it fwiw; there is something mechanical causing it most likely; pushing, twisting, sliding, and dragging are all possible sources. Or it could be something completely different.
...and yes Lee, I'm on spring break. Be ready for my post count to rise!
I no longer run skin to ground, so take it fwiw; there is something mechanical causing it most likely; pushing, twisting, sliding, and dragging are all possible sources. Or it could be something completely different.
...and yes Lee, I'm on spring break. Be ready for my post count to rise!
NickW
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This is what I tend to do, grip the ground with my toes. I have to consciously focus on not doing that when I catch myself doing it. Usually only happens when I'm tired and fatigued.
I ran my first outdoor BF run of the year Thursday and had a great time except for the 1/8 mile of crushed gravel. No bruising or blisters though so running all winter in KSOs seems to have kept my form decent.
