I Had My First Blister Today

Since I started running, I never had a blister… until now.  I seldom get to run nowadays because I would love to spend time with Gab.  [Read about Gab vs Running].  And just this afternoon, I was able to spare 30 about minutes for a short run near our place.  But I got my taste of a blister, in return.

I ran for a short 5K.  I had my usual route.  But compared to the previous week, I had a faster pace and shorter walk breaks.  By the time, I reached 3K, I started to feel a burning sensation on my left foot.  It starts to get intense that I stopped at a corner to check  it.  I removed my shoes and viola, a pocket of fluid is trapped beneath the skin.  It’s a blister!

It’s about an inch.  Quite big.  I can’t walk well.

Skin blisters are typically caused by forceful rubbing.  I was wearing my Vibram KSO so I was not wearing socks.  My skin was in direct contact with the thin rubber sole.  Since I was running quite fast, the rubbing was frequent.  And since I am gaining weight, the rubbing was forceful.  All the elements for making a blister are present.

But I can’t blame my KSO.  Why?  I should mention where my blister is located.  It’s on my left heel.  Right on the middle of the heel.  I am a heel striker.  I’m using a shoe design for midfoot and forefoot strikes.  Had I landed correctly with these shoes, I could have avoided it.

Will this keep me out of running for a few weeks again?

Let’s see when I try on my cushioning shoes this week.

Have a safe run everyone.

Visit the Takbo.ph Forums and see what fellow runners recommend for blisters.  But be careful in some advice that should not be taken seriously at the Forum.  😀