Jul 07 2008
Robs Training & Blister Update
Less than a fortnight to go before the BIG walk and I must admit I’m both looking forward to it and yet dreading the prospect of walking for 20 -24 hrs non stop !
The majority of my training has been based in the Gym to let my feet get into a good condition to cut down the risk of blisters. In my research to find the best method to prevent blisters I’ve decided that no one really knows ! All the views expressed on walking forums online etc. greatly contradict each other and sometimes even within the same article ( i.e keep the feet dry by using talc yet lubricated with petroleum jelly ??? ) Can you imagine mixing those two together !. One trick that I was given was to wipe my feet with Surgical Spirit twice daily to harden the skin – this does seem to have made a difference. Anyone for fire walking ?
My training has been very hard to fit around work and family commitments and to be honest I’m not sure if I’ve done enough. I suppose the other 3 in the team ( Terry, David and Gerry ) will just have to carry me while I wave to passing public !
Cheers, Rob
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