Compeed® Care: Expert Tips and Support for Foot and Skin Health
When Paul Sinton-Hewitt first organised a simple, timed 5K run at Bushy Park in 2004, he couldn’t have imagined the worldwide movement that would eventually follow. What began as a local gathering of 13 runners has grown into parkrun, an inclusive, community-driven initiative with a global footprint. Paul’s vision—to create a free, accessible event promoting health and community—resonated with people across the UK and quickly gained traction beyond it. Today, parkrun is a registered charity operating in over 20 countries, providing millions of people with a welcoming space for physical activity, whether they want to walk, jog, or run.
Even if you are an experienced distance runner, and in incredible shape, running a marathon is never easy – least of all for your feet. Even if you’ve done all the training and your muscles, lungs, and stamina are fully prepared, it can be gruelling for your feet.
The arrival of a new year often marks a fresh beginning, a time when people around the world make resolutions and set goals to improve their lives. Among the most common New Year’s resolutions is a commitment to achieving better health.
Your shoes provide your feet with invaluable protection, support and comfort – assuming they fit correctly and you are wearing appropriate footwear for the occasion. Unsuitable or ill-fitting footwear, however, can actually increase your chances of blisters, discomfort and even injury.
We’re all well-aware that the aerobic exercise provided by running is a great boon for your physical health, but it’s perhaps less widely known that running has been proven to have tremendous benefits for your mental health as well. It’s always good to get out of the house and into the open air – but the positive effects of running actually go much deeper.
Are you ready to kick-start your fitness journey or simply looking for a fun and social way to stay active? Well, parkrun ticks both boxes and more!
When Wendy Searle sets off for Antarctica in December she will have packed with meticulous precision. And with good reason. When you’re skiing for 715 nautical miles in one of the harshest environments on earth – and trying to break a world speed record in the process – you don’t want to be carrying any unnecessary weight.
Although we tend to cover up our feet during the winter months – boot season is quickly approaching, people – that doesn’t mean we should neglect our feet. Plus, when the sun does make a comeback, you’ll want to make sure your feet are ready to be on display again.
Keen to get fit but struggling to maintain motivation? You’re not alone.
Let’s face it—travelling is amazing, but nothing puts a damper on your trip faster than painful blisters. And unfortunately, they’re all too common when you’re on the move. Think about it: long days of walking, unfamiliar terrain, and maybe even new shoes—it’s the perfect recipe for those pesky, painful pustules. Sound familiar?
