Compeed® Care: Expert Tips and Support for Foot and Skin Health
When you first start running, it’s easy to get caught up chasing personal bests, split times, or pacing targets, when really the most important thing is to be focusing on building a long-term, sustainable running habit. And what that means is prioritising comfort above all else - including speed.
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?
When it comes to running, walking or staying active, there’s a persistent idea that effort only “counts” if it hurts a bit. That unless you’re pushing the pace, chasing a time or finishing completely spent, you haven’t really done much at all.
If you’ve ever had a cold sore or blister pop up right before a beach day, swim session, or holiday, you’ve probably wondered – can you swim with a cold sore or blister? It’s a common question, especially when you don’t want to miss out on the water.
At the start of the new year, parkrun will be launching ‘Bring a Friend to parkrun Day’ - a campaign aimed at making parkrun more welcoming to new members than ever before.
You’ve been planning for weeks – a wedding, a big presentation, a date, or a holiday, and then it happens. You wake up and feel that familiar tingle. A cold sore right before your big day always seems to have the worst timing.
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.
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.
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.
