So a couple days later I got a 10 yard roll at Target. I decided for the heck of it I would give it a try for the Sole of the City 10k. (I realize it's a pretty short distance to try it, but this is something that would probably need some trials before perfecting placement.) As I suspected, there were still some minor hotspots despite the tape application. But so far so good! The tape didn't budge at all until I pulled it off post-race.
Then for my last long (12 mile) run before my next half marathon I decided to tape up my feet again. Still some minor hotspots, but no blisters!! And the hotspots were fine within a few hours (the perfect excuse for a post-run nap.) I couldn't believe it. The tape also held on the whole time!! I'm probably going to hold onto my body glide, but as a backup in case I run out of paper tape.
Here's how I taped up my feet...
(And I totally acknowledge the fact that I am probably that one in a million runner who still has feet that don't look terrible. And if you're one of those people who hates feet...I'm sorry.)
I covered the calluses on the side of my big toe and at the joint where my little toe connects to my foot. Then I taped up across underneath my toes, paying particular attention to the padding just underneath the joint. These are all places where I either develop hotspots, calluses or blisters. (Also note: The tape will stick a little more to any calluses than the rest of your skin.)
When you're done, just pull the tape right off and throw it away! So stinking easy.
wow! I will have to try this! great tip!!
ReplyDeleteI thought the same thing! And if it doesn't work out, you can just add the paper tape to a first aid kit! (Not sure if it'll have the same effect to avoid blisters during rainy runs, but I might find that out soon too.)
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