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How do I avoid them when rowing marathons?<br><br>Help please

Hey.<br><br>I dont do many marathons, or distance work if I can help it but just a suggestion:<br><br>How do your shoes fit?<br><br>If they are too loose or too tight, it could be causing extra unwanted or enhanced rubbing!?<br><br>I think your shoes should fit like you wear your everyday running shoes, snug and comfortable, ready to do the milage.<br><br>Hope this helps<br>Cheers<br><br><br><br>

please refer to relevant thread below:<br><br><a href='http://concept2.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=788' target='_blank'>http://concept2.ipbhost.com/index.php?s ... r><br>best wishes for comfort,<br>tlc

Not medical advice, but...Blisters are a result of friction. Sneakers may be worn out in heels, too big or small. Also may be too much perspiration. Make sure you have good fitting sneakers, tie laces firm, but not too tightly. Try baby powder. I use sock liners or a thin man made material sock. Also, make sure the foot "holders" on the D model allow you to flex your foot at the proper point.

It will be tough to follow the expert on this matter, the Podiatrist; however, I can tell you what has worked for me in the past. Although, I do not row marathons, I have run them and I found that wearing double layered socks helps (running stores have them). On the subject of socks, avoid cotton as it holds your perspiration. I have been told to rub Vaseline on my feet but have heard very mixed reviews; some say it's great others say that's the one thing you can do to ensure blisters. Personally, I tried it and did not like using Vaseline but it could be the opposite for you. As the doc suggested, baby powder has worked wonders for me.<br><br>Cheers.

<!--QuoteBegin-covingtb+Dec 2 2004, 08:01 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'><span class='genmed'><b>QUOTE</b></span> (covingtb @ Dec 2 2004, 08:01 AM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I have been told to rub Vaseline on my feet but have heard very mixed reviews; some say it's great others say that's the one thing you can do to ensure blisters. Personally, I tried it and did not like using Vaseline but it could be the opposite for you. As the doc suggested, baby powder has worked wonders for me.<br><br> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><br> Try BODYGLIDE instead. I've used it on feet, inside of thighs, nipples, underarms while running. Fortunately, not needed to use it while rowing.

I prefer to run and row barefoot.<br><br>If your heels still rub on the plastic (mine don't), wrap duct tape around the plastic strip. <br><br>The slippery coating on the tape will help to keep your heels from rubbing.

<!--QuoteBegin-John Rupp+Dec 2 2004, 02:08 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td class='genmed'><span class='genmed'><b>QUOTE</b></span> (John Rupp @ Dec 2 2004, 02:08 PM)</td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I prefer to run and row barefoot.<br><br>If your heels still rub on the plastic (mine don't)... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><br> John, <br><br>Do you keep your heels against the foot plate during your whole stroke or do they raise up as you near the catch?<br><br>

Gus,<br><br>I don't usually put my heels on the foot plate. <br><br>Yes my heels are on the back of the foot stretchers through the stroke, including if/when they raise up at the catch.<br><br>It feels like the stretchers stay right on my heels, and raise up at the same time as my heels.<br><br>However, that's not a problem and they don't rub or anything.<br><br>I hardly even notice them.