Really appreciate your channel. A lot of 100 mile knowledge and videos of you actually going out there and doing it. Plus it's nice to laugh while learning as you put funny twists to your videos as well
Thanks :) Means a lot when someone says that - I do my best to help and transfer the hard learned lesson, but also make it fun for me and you to watch. I know it's not for everyone - but means a lot to know people like you appreciate the effort!
toally would take my shoes off two! Just signed up for my first 50 k, 60k, and 50 mile races and then possbily 150 in May! Excited and nervous as I enter this new space. Love you content, Simon!
Simon, one tip I have is after I trim my nails before a race, I file down the top edge so it's angled down towards the skin. I've found that this really reduces friction on the nail because there are no hard edges to rub on anything.
Don't cut your toenails the day before the race. Cut it like 4 days before so in case of a lttle mishaps the skin has time to heal. (Forgot the source but followed this tip from then on)
Then there is the race where it is pouring and has been for days. The course is a marsh where it is flat and a river where it is steep. Your feet will be wet. By about eight hours in it will feel like the bottoms of your feet have torn off. Every step is agony and you imagine the bloody mess in your socks is becoming a foot meat smoothie. You arrive at the next crewed aid station and your crew urges you to change your shoes and take a look. You cringe in horror as they peel off the soggy socks and… “They’re kinda white and wrinkly. But I don’t see any blisters. Where do they hurt?” Sometimes wet feet ARE a disaster, but often it is just pain and no damage. You can run on it and nothing bad happens.
Sure you won't always have blisters from wet feet, but it's certainly a factor on longer events. And, painful feet, regardless of blisters, is a bad thing too, right?
@@runningwithsimon absolutely! I just thought I’d share because that was my experience at Hellbender 100 last year and then it happened to a buddy I was crewing/pacing for at Massanutten 100 this year. In both cases it was a great relief to find that the feet weren’t actually macerated :)
I've been lucky so far, Only Fans here I come! 😂 I'm sure it's just a matter of time before my feet get destroyed in an ultra, but these tips will help avoid/ treat them... with typical Simon flair! 😂
Hope it helps! There's certainly some iteration that need to happen unless you are the luckiest person ever and have sturdy hobbit feet (in which case unfortunately, not sure the onlyfan route would work...)
When i did 50 miles last year, i changed socks 3 times and no blister issues. Some minor toe nail irritation but my feet were swollen and rubbing against the shoe 🤷
I need this video so bad. I lose toenails and have sore feet at 10k. If I did an ultra right now my feet would cut themselves off, flip me the bird, and leave me out on the trail for the bears lol
haha that escalated quickly! But yeah, it's something to work on for sure because it only gets worse. And it can certainly be improve, although for sure some people have more sensitive feet and need more 'help'. I'm lucky myself but my wife used to struggle a LOT. I know a lot of people had success diving even deeper by reading that book.
You can try a week before to massage gently your feet with lemon and the day before the race you massage your feet with vaseline should be work. Sure we should have adequate shoes( wide) socks...
@@runningwithsimon what socks do you recommend my man I’m doing my first ultra 50k in march got my tape and body glide but unsure on socks 🧦 I’m mentally tough as old boots but blisters can cripple anyone but don’t want to dnf because of a stupid blister
@@L-dw5sx Yeah - I'm 100% with you. I'm cheap for almost anything I use on trails - whatever works is fine. But socks...socks I want quality becaues I don't want to blow a race because of them! So for inner socks - if you go that route - I use fox river socks from amazon. Than for the "big" socks - I use Darn Tough socks - I go with those with more cushion, but worth trying to see what you like. They are pricier, but I think very good. Another one to try are injinji socks - if you are into toe socks. I don't myself, but a lot of close friends use that and say it helped a bunch to prevent blisters between toes (I tape my feet which I guess is similar). Regardless of what you do, highly suggest trying them on long runs. If there is a risk of the race being wet, you could even delibaretely try to wet your feet once to see how you do. Finally, once you find a type you really like, get a few. You'll go through them, they'll get hole. And it's a nightmare scenario to be race morning, put your socks, and you have a big hole and no spare. Socks are small and non-perishable - get extra, and bring them with you on race day. AND in your drop bag - you may want to change mid-race. Better to have them and not use them, than want them but have nothing. ps; I somewhat assumed you wanted to know the type of socks to prevent blisters, and not the color or style. .. . But maybe I'm wrong. Because everyone know that just like with cars, color is a big deal! Red cars (or socks) are faster, and blue are more reliable. Depends what's your plan. Make sure that they match your outfit. Or, bonus if you go with mismatch socks... !
@@runningwithsimon thanks for the advice I’ll get some fox and darn socks good enough for you good enough for me. My 50k is going to be like a jog round the woods compared to what you’ve accomplished. Great channel keep up the good content
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Really appreciate your channel. A lot of 100 mile knowledge and videos of you actually going out there and doing it. Plus it's nice to laugh while learning as you put funny twists to your videos as well
Thanks :)
Means a lot when someone says that - I do my best to help and transfer the hard learned lesson, but also make it fun for me and you to watch. I know it's not for everyone - but means a lot to know people like you appreciate the effort!
toally would take my shoes off two! Just signed up for my first 50 k, 60k, and 50 mile races and then possbily 150 in May! Excited and nervous as I enter this new space. Love you content, Simon!
Quite an exciting schedule! Good luck :)
Love the vid Simon. Plenty of good ideas. A vid showing how your actually tape your toes/feet would be great!
Good idea. I could take time to show it in a race. Ultimately however it’s about knowing YOUR feet and where you need extra protection
Who is watching this with blisters?
*shaking my head* Future Simon tried to warn you...
Me
Best foot care video EVAH!!!! The recap at the end and the advice for OnlyFans photo ops was priceless. Thanks...
Glad it’s helpful!!
Simon, one tip I have is after I trim my nails before a race, I file down the top edge so it's angled down towards the skin. I've found that this really reduces friction on the nail because there are no hard edges to rub on anything.
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Don't cut your toenails the day before the race. Cut it like 4 days before so in case of a lttle mishaps the skin has time to heal. (Forgot the source but followed this tip from then on)
Makes sense to me!
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Then there is the race where it is pouring and has been for days. The course is a marsh where it is flat and a river where it is steep. Your feet will be wet. By about eight hours in it will feel like the bottoms of your feet have torn off. Every step is agony and you imagine the bloody mess in your socks is becoming a foot meat smoothie. You arrive at the next crewed aid station and your crew urges you to change your shoes and take a look. You cringe in horror as they peel off the soggy socks and… “They’re kinda white and wrinkly. But I don’t see any blisters. Where do they hurt?”
Sometimes wet feet ARE a disaster, but often it is just pain and no damage. You can run on it and nothing bad happens.
Sure you won't always have blisters from wet feet, but it's certainly a factor on longer events. And, painful feet, regardless of blisters, is a bad thing too, right?
@@runningwithsimon absolutely! I just thought I’d share because that was my experience at Hellbender 100 last year and then it happened to a buddy I was crewing/pacing for at Massanutten 100 this year. In both cases it was a great relief to find that the feet weren’t actually macerated :)
I've been lucky so far, Only Fans here I come! 😂 I'm sure it's just a matter of time before my feet get destroyed in an ultra, but these tips will help avoid/ treat them... with typical Simon flair! 😂
Hope it helps! There's certainly some iteration that need to happen unless you are the luckiest person ever and have sturdy hobbit feet (in which case unfortunately, not sure the onlyfan route would work...)
Fantastic!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
You might not know this, Simon, but you’re my coach. Thanks for the guidance especially about being an OnlyFans!
You gotta do what you gotta do for those Hokas!
@@runningwithsimon, face down. A** up. That’s the way we lace them up. 😁
When i did 50 miles last year, i changed socks 3 times and no blister issues. Some minor toe nail irritation but my feet were swollen and rubbing against the shoe 🤷
Changing socks helps a lot for sure! Great tip! I do it too in 200 milers, or 100 miles if it's really hot
Sick Mega Man X opening.
And although it's not easy to see it - it's chill penguin. Cuz that's where you get the dash boots!
I need this video so bad. I lose toenails and have sore feet at 10k. If I did an ultra right now my feet would cut themselves off, flip me the bird, and leave me out on the trail for the bears lol
haha that escalated quickly! But yeah, it's something to work on for sure because it only gets worse. And it can certainly be improve, although for sure some people have more sensitive feet and need more 'help'. I'm lucky myself but my wife used to struggle a LOT. I know a lot of people had success diving even deeper by reading that book.
You can try a week before to massage gently your feet with lemon and the day before the race you massage your feet with vaseline should be work. Sure we should have adequate shoes( wide) socks...
I swear by "trail toes" ointment. You don't mention anything like that -- I'm curious if that's intentional because you don't believe that's needed?
I should have mentioned. I don't use it myself but know a few people that do
Can you share which thin sock liner you use? Brand model? Thanks
I use fox river on amazon. I actually provided the whole list of stuff I used in this video :
ruclips.net/video/N1LAWdUqbWE/видео.html
Dude...way too graphic without a warning.
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... As we say in French - Bon Appetit!
@@runningwithsimon what socks do you recommend my man I’m doing my first ultra 50k in march got my tape and body glide but unsure on socks 🧦 I’m mentally tough as old boots but blisters can cripple anyone but don’t want to dnf because of a stupid blister
@@L-dw5sx Yeah - I'm 100% with you. I'm cheap for almost anything I use on trails - whatever works is fine. But socks...socks I want quality becaues I don't want to blow a race because of them!
So for inner socks - if you go that route - I use fox river socks from amazon. Than for the "big" socks - I use Darn Tough socks - I go with those with more cushion, but worth trying to see what you like. They are pricier, but I think very good. Another one to try are injinji socks - if you are into toe socks. I don't myself, but a lot of close friends use that and say it helped a bunch to prevent blisters between toes (I tape my feet which I guess is similar). Regardless of what you do, highly suggest trying them on long runs. If there is a risk of the race being wet, you could even delibaretely try to wet your feet once to see how you do. Finally, once you find a type you really like, get a few. You'll go through them, they'll get hole. And it's a nightmare scenario to be race morning, put your socks, and you have a big hole and no spare. Socks are small and non-perishable - get extra, and bring them with you on race day. AND in your drop bag - you may want to change mid-race. Better to have them and not use them, than want them but have nothing.
ps; I somewhat assumed you wanted to know the type of socks to prevent blisters, and not the color or style. .. . But maybe I'm wrong. Because everyone know that just like with cars, color is a big deal! Red cars (or socks) are faster, and blue are more reliable. Depends what's your plan. Make sure that they match your outfit. Or, bonus if you go with mismatch socks... !
@@runningwithsimon thanks for the advice I’ll get some fox and darn socks good enough for you good enough for me. My 50k is going to be like a jog round the woods compared to what you’ve accomplished. Great channel keep up the good content
@@L-dw5sx 50k is a big deal! Good luck :)
This is the kind of thumbnail that will get you a tone of unsubscribes. Just saying
Curious why you think that? Happy to change it - there’s obviously no wrong intention here
????? I honestly didn't see anything objectionable?
@@Kelly_Benit used to be just a before/after. I don’t know, maybe too graphic? But it’s basically what is in the video…
@@runningwithsimonWe're ultra runners. Nasty foot pics might be gross, but it's an unfortunate part of the sport we love. 🤷♀️
How did you know my wife got a battered big toenail doing the Canyon de Chelly ultra?! It's a goner!
Because I *am* from the future! And yup, it's a goner...