Bisters on Feet: Causes and Prevention

It’s the classic runner’s conundrum: you notice an ache or mild painful sensation somewhere on your body, perhaps at the start of your run. Should you be cutting your run short? Or you notice a pain after you’ve finished. Should you leave a longer rest period before your next outing? 

Got a blister but don’t want to hit pause on your workout? That’s okay. Blisters don’t have to hold you back. From running to lifting weights, there are lots of ways to keep moving while your blister heals.

Got blisters from standing or working long shifts? You’re not alone. From nurses and warehouse workers to baristas and builders, our active lifestyles put pressure on our feet, turning painful blisters into pure discomfort

Everyone’s skin reacts differently to friction. Dry, sensitive, or easily irritated skin blisters more readily, while normal or combination skin develops hotspots under repeated pressure or moisture. Knowing your skin type helps you stay protected and one step ahead.

Whether you’re cooking Christmas dinner, mingling at the office party or traipsing up and down the high street looking for last-minute gifts, the festive season has plenty of ways of keeping you on your toes - while taking a toll on your feet. 

Regular running is a great way to stay fit and healthy in body and mind, but the regularity and repetition involved does mean it can sometimes risk becoming a grind rather than a pleasure. And once running starts to feel like a chore, it becomes all the easier to fall behind - or even give up on - your routine.

Every seasoned runner recognises - and chases - that euphoric feeling that comes with finishing a big run. This is called a ‘runner’s high’, and for many it’s precisely the thing that makes going for a long, tiring run appealing in the first place. But what exactly is this feeling, and how does it come about?

The seasons are changing, the days are warming up and embarking on a running routine is looking more appealing than it has done for months. But whether you’re looking at getting involved with parkrun, starting Couch to 5K or following your own training plan, there can often be one thing stopping you from getting things moving: your own state of mind.

Running has long been considered a largely solo activity, but it is increasingly coming to be seen as a sociable group activity, partly as a result of organised group events like parkrun. Today, there are more than 8 million people signed up to parkrun all over the world – and many more who will run in other organised events, or their own informal groups of friends.

As the New Year begins, many of us feel inspired to improve our health. One of the best ways to achieve this is by embracing movement in all its forms. Staying active benefits both physical and mental well-being, making it essential for a healthier, happier you.

As the crisp winter air descends upon us, runners prepare for a different kind of challenge. The cold season brings its own unique set of obstacles, but with the right approach, it can be an invigorating and thrilling experience.

All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey – but that’s no reason you can’t maintain your workout routine well into autumn, and establish some good exercise habits to carry you all the way through winter too.