How to look after your feet during an Ultra Marathon

This is a post about my feet 👣 during the 2200 mile run along the Appalachian Trail and contains two photos, photo credits, go to Justin Webber.

This photo was taken within 60 minutes of finishing the Appalachian Trail.

Since beginning of my Running career back in 2000 (23 years ago) I’ve learnt many lessons regarding the preservation of feet 👣

Our daily (my crew and I… Sharon Mullan”Gun Section and David Martin “Ice Man”) routine to keep my feet healthy for another 50 mile day included the following.

* End of day soak in warm water containing Elson salts.

* Removal of all dirt after soak using a soft bristled brush and warm water.

* Drying feet after a long wet day using baby powder and if ever changing out wet socks and shoes at road crossings.

* Moisturising feet after a dry day using a special foot cream.

* Ultra thin socks from Darn Tough

* Shoes used included SpeedGoat 5 and Mafate Speed 4 from Hoka

* When sleeping with crew I filed down calluses.

* Massage on a spiky ball to release any built-up tension.

* I used a Theragun Prime angled sideways to Massage feet.

* Made sure to cut toe nails were as needed.

Due to the above, I never received a single blister on my feet. My feet never ached in the later stages of the 2200 mile run. Ultimately, helping me finish strong and set a new southbound record.

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