5 Tips to Stay Blister Free When Running | How to Prevent Blisters

[@thereds66]

Wow! I used to get blisters all the time, literally every time I went out running I got blisters on the arches of my feet. But Ive followed your advice and tried two pairs of socks, and have been putting rocktape on the arches, and I haven't had anything, it means I can actually increase the frequency of my runs now.

[@HarryRunsUK]

That's great to hear! More runs means more fun ;-)

[@AndreasRP.]

thereds66 Same, I got blisters on the edge of my toes when I ran but when I put two socks on they went away and I didn’t have anymore problems.

[@Active4Good]

Absolutely perfect advice. Shoes that fit, double socks and lubricate. Spot on Harry.

[@torontoscott]

Great tips. This gives me hope.

[@Ardnuh]

I recommend measuring your heel to toe size objectively and then going for 0,5-1 cm more in space. This is much more precise then just saying "at least a thumb width of space".

[@kevinratcliffe1717]

I've ran in Adidas Boston, Nike Pegasus and never had a blister after nearly 1000km over 3 years. I just ran 7km in a new pair of Hoka Clifton 5 and now both feet have blisters on the arches. I will be following your tips. Thanks

[@charleswolford]

Same thing just happened to me with the new Carbon X2s 😞

[@okde1875]

@@charleswolford me too been wearing nikes never had a problem untill decided to try some hokas evo mafate 2 have huge huge blisters it sucks

[@beboshi69]

I get blisters with every new pair of shoes, including the Nike Pegasus, but if I run in them long enough my feet develop calluses on the blister prone regions (which can vary with different shoes), which makes them more resistant over time.

[@luboyanev]

Great tips! I recently had a tough experience with blisters: With other vegan friends we were on a 4 day hiking trip and I multiple blisters and it got really painful to walk, the things that completely changed my experience were using tape, and switching to sandals where there was a lot more room for the toes and heel to move without much friction

[@12ernie]

You have a Great channel! All your videos are full of great information! Thanks for making them! Ernie

[@HarryRunsUK]

Thanks Ernie! Good luck with your running.

[@lilianlele5003]

Your voice is warm and lovely. And your shape is super comforting to me. Nice video, tips and place!👍

[@hoochone3225]

Thank you for sharing, practical no nonsense advice from " someone that's been there"

[@bopa1053]

Excellent advice... thnx

[@laurametz7686]

Awesome- just started running last month and for my first 8 mi - I got a bad blister

[@sp0zlizard]

Using tape was my first solution when i started going over 5K, but can get expensive if you have to do it every time (now I save for runs that are a bit out of the ordinary). Better fitting shoes, tying them properly and some good sock worked the best. One question I do have is: what is the best thing to do once you get them mid-run? Recently I felt one starting, on the top of my baby toe, halfway through a 22 km route and because of the route I picked I was committed to finishing it (and it grew quite big by the end). At the time I didn't know what to do beside re-tying my shoe so I just kept going. Is stopping the only real choice to avoid making it worse?

[@JamesBond-ny3cb]

Thanks for the tip. What do you recommend if a runner has developed a blister. How do you treat it. I have a 1/2 marathon last week. I developed a blister on my foot while running in the rain on my long run

[@Ran-Zat-Spy]

hi Harry, great tips, i have been running for 2 years and doing my first marathon at the end of the year but my nails on my second to biggest toe keeps coming off, can you recommend anything? thanks

[@loooo69k]

Bigger shoes

[@oscarmarfori613]

Doubling the socks and applying lubricants on the feet prior to running works great, thanks for that very good tip my feet is happy now taking yhe distance

[@HarryRunsUK]

That's great to hear Oscar!

[@Canada-q6y]

Good thanks

[@UlliDK]

Toe socks! Haven't had a blister in 2 years since I started wearing toe socks on all my runs.

[@HarryRunsUK]

Great addition, lots of people have good experiences with toe socks, personally I have the opposite luck with them but for sure worth giving a try to those looking for blister solutions!

[@beboshi69]

Won't prevent blisters on arches.

[@larryl212]

OUTSTANDING !!!

[@tiernanboyle7344]

Hi Harry, I'm 18 years old and I'm looking to run a half marathon under 90 minutes, I recently ran 15k in 1 hour and 3 minutes, do you think it's possible for me to run for my target if I keep up my present training plan, thanks in advance and keep making the great videos man!

[@HarryRunsUK]

If you're running 63 minutes for 15km it would be very close if you have trained well and on form. So for sure possible in the right race with some strong athletes around you to help pull you along. Just be sure to get those long runs and sustained tempo efforts in and you'll get there! Keep up the great work and good luck with your target.

[@tiernanboyle7344]

Harry Runs Thanks Harry for the tips! Just did the Half Marathon this morning in a time of 89 mins so thanks for the tips they definitely helped!

[@hapmaplapflapgap]

3:20 what did he say? nortier runner?

[@GlennDM010]

Great video! Thanks a lot!

[@SwedishCheatday]

Thank you! This was so helpful!

[@kittenpisces]

Doesn’t the oils feel weird and slippery 🤔

[@harisantika992]

thank you Harry! I got lot of blisters on my feet today, I did my first half maraton distance. I thought used thin shocks gonna be having more breathable.

[@cyonoise8782]

Can I put the band-aid on even if the blister is already there?

[@kadentharbaugh]

Could I substitute a bandage for tape?

[@carlosmobley6411]

Any tips for getting rid of blisters?? I already have one hah!

[@kokonutruns5847]

Carlos Mobley Vaseline ur spots and wear socks at night. It will heal

[@daneb1399]

i posted my first video cause of you and ryan traham

[@ahbdhb9721]

A little off topic but I am trying to find a good long distance training shoe but I have problems finding the right pair because my feet are flat and wide. I am Sydney based and am looking for a walk in shop to find a good pair. I am interested in Altras but would like to try a pair on before purchasing. I run around 50km a week and looking to increase it further in the future. Thanks for any help in advance.

[@stijndeklerk]

Coconut oil, i'll give it a try.

[@Backtothefutureradios]

Thanks Harry! Quick question. The two pair of socks, are they the same type? One thinner that the other or the same? Thanks--Larry aka "Snake"

[@Andillion]

Thanks for the tips, Harry. Would you give us some tips on preventing ankle sprains in trail running?

[@wills242]

Andillion don’t run in the dark

[@okty_r_wells]

I have blister everytime I wear leather shoes, I tried wear 2 socks to protect my feet didn’t work, even I bought from amazon, it helps for few time, after still blister. It’s annoying because I can’t wear any leather shoes type. But it’s totally fine when I wear sneakers.

[@northernninjarunner5506]

What was the stick you used by the pool Harry on your legs?

[@HarryRunsUK]

Its called 'The Stick' it's a great self massage tool, to work out any tight areas when training hard.

[@psihodelicnelicnosti]

I do boxing everyday for 4 hours of training and i get a lot of blisters and sometimes it hurts like hell

[@bhuvi08ram57]

Yes I am 7th std I also got blisters while playing cricket after ur idea its gone thankx

[@googleboughtmee]

I got some Clifton 3s and have major issues, feels like they're half a size smaller than my ATR 2's. Got a blood blister from a 5k parkrun in them. Will try some of these tricks, cheers! (Or just cut holes in the damn things...)

[@FTStratLP]

That's the problem when buying shoes via the Internet without having a chance to try them before buy or without having an exchange guarantee.

[@HikeRx]

Vaseline is natural and organic. Where do you think hydrocarbons come from?!?! The very definition of "organic" in chemistry means it is made of carbon (i.e. hydrocarbons).

[@viannccaa]

I got like 3 mini blisters and 2 pretty big blisters on one side of my foot. Why me ???? I just walk in the other side of my foot but still barely touch the ground with the other side.

[@johnnyboy4711]

Hoka one one = blisters,never had them with brooks

[@evanrtucker03]

john mannion I have some really bad ones in brooks rn... but they are shot lol

[@nyleluke]

Retired Mil here, early in my career I asked a older gentleman how he never got blisters, he said Vaseline works great.

[@Cheesygamergirl121]

Wish I knew this all before running lol I've been running for a month now 😂

[@50plus2013]

Thank you 😊

[@erickienle]

How about a talk on black toe nails? i don't always get them, but it IS always the same few toes that give me problems.

[@HarryRunsUK]

Perhaps consider going up a half size in shoes. But if you are running technical, rocky, or very steep terrain and a lot of time on feet it can be almost inevitable. Bashing/kicking rocks has always been the biggest culprit for me.

[@GledisB]

Wait so when do I lubricate my feet? Before I put on my socks ??

[@wesley830]

No, after 😒

[@GledisB]

@@wesley830 oh shite okay

[@CK.girl55]

I stopped power walking because I would get blisters on my pinky toe sides and under the big toes every single time!! Then I started using all types of surgical tapes and bandages..half way through my walk they would slip off due to sweat and it would be even worse😔😔 IMA try these tips !! Take Care All✨💜🌈🌹💝🎀🖤🌺💙💫⚡

[@abdullahmohamed365]

Has anyone had their toes to go numb while running? My big toe goes numb if I run fast enough, long enough and wonder if it's normal..Perhaps it's my shoe?

[@GeoffreyChisnall]

How much space is in the front of the toe? Are your toes cramped? My big toe / two smaller toes go numb sometimes and I know it's because the toe box of my road shoes is small.

[@abdullahmohamed365]

Im starting to think that might be the problem

[@gudboyngdisyerto]

how about a pair of thick socks instead of 2 pairs of thin/regular thickness socks? what is the difference?

[@stnhld2841]

gudboyngdisyerto maybe not practical for running but the old trail walking trick was 2 pairs, one thick, one thin. Place the thin pair on first, the friction is then created between the two pairs of socks, not between the feet and the socks. With just a thick pair, you are not getting the extra layer to create a moving barrier.

[@PoetWithPace]

can't believe you have this topic....was going to talk about it myself :-)

[@HarryRunsUK]

Haha great Running Guru, you still can!

[@tahirhanif9669]

Thanks, great tips Appreciate it.

[@HarryRunsUK]

Thanks Tahir. Happy running!

[@GHOST-zy3ji]

My middle toe always gets a blister when I run or walk long distance

[@HarryRunsUK]

Why not try taping it up before your next long walk or run.

[@abuaseel01]

Harry Runs with a band aid?

[@larry8939]

@abuaseel01 You can use a Band-aid too

[@SuperDiagnostic]

Some really good info... Couldn't focus though after seeing the reflection in your sunglasses..

[@khalidalkalali3804]

Fast walk 6 km a day and i get blisters like crazy😭😭😭😭

[@britishentertainment7610]

Have you fixed it? I also grt blisters

[@dave1377]

Can i use baby powder as lube?

[@mylipeb]

anybody here , with already blister

[@FordyRuns]

Great stuff someone told me to put vaseline between my toes and then stick my socks on :-)

[@esgee3829]

Sort of allude to this after last tip but my #1 tip to prevent blisters in long run is to keep your callouses and calloused remnants of blisters! Don't shave them. Calloused skin prevents future blisters.

[@HarryRunsUK]

Great addition!

[@OLOLAK_7777]

After i lubricant it went hard n stiff! Nice advice! 😄

[@duskomarkovic1946]

Teursi

[@wallyevans4228]

Vegan yes 👍🏽

[@samwingender]

Be kind, be vegan.

[@falconlee2541]

Why can’t you just tell us how to prevent blister and how the help blister. I don’t need all the other words and info of blisters

[@conorverbruggen5133]

Great tips. Thanks man.