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How to avoid & treat blisters - medic from Dragon's Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers. Scroll down for links to all the blister care resources, tapes and creams Nikki recommended.
For all the disgusting blister images see the original YouTube live chat here! https://youtu.be/fs-Y3qMtGQU
Nikki has completed the Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Winter Spine Race 2020 and she's aiming for the Dragon's Back Race 2022. She's an A&E consultant and race medic for Ourea Events who run the Dragon's Back, Cape Wrath Ultra, and the Skypine Scotland.
This is a very useful blister care guide from Ourea Events
https://www.capewrathultra.com/guidance/2019/12/13/guidance-on-foot-care-for-participants-at-the-2020-cape-wrath-ultra
Fixing your Feet blister care book:
UK https://amzn.to/2HtAAKp
USA https://amzn.to/34giRPM
K-Tape (Rocktape is the best brand)
UK https://amzn.to/3dNmBLA
USA https://amzn.to/3of8cwK
Moleskin padding for under K-tape
UK https://amzn.to/34keOSE
USA https://amzn.to/2HnAbcK
Hypafix self-Adhesive tape for flat body areas like back & shoulders
UK https://amzn.to/3jhshPb
USA https://amzn.to/31wVkYX
2 Toms Blister anti-chafe liquid
UK https://amzn.to/34kel2Q
2 Toms Blister anti-chafe powder
UK https://amzn.to/3jlRacH
Squirrel's Nut Butter anti chafe cream
UK https://amzn.to/2TfvhB7
USA https://amzn.to/34izhXH
Sudocrem healing chafed skin cream
UK https://amzn.to/37vTaMY
USA https://amzn.to/37u4yck
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100 mile mama - how to juggle ultra running & mumming with personal trainer Melissa Mason
Tom Evans - best advice for ultra running (plus WIN a pair of his SunGod Ultra sunnies worth £150!)
”You can’t run, your womb will fall out!” Why women were barred from running & how they beat the ban
COMPETITION! May - who has won £498 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS June 2023 prizes
John Kelly on 2nd Barkley Marathons success - weird nap spots, hallucinations, low patches & fuel
Ultra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 100k & UTS 50k debrief - did you take enough water for such a hot day?
Damian Hall Barkley Marathons 2023 (book-bothering, mohawks, tea-drinking, flying & climate crisis)
Hannah Bazley strikes again! Pennine Bridleway 270km race from a ”normal” person’s perspective
Final prep 1-2 weeks before an ultra - Ultra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 50k - coach Tim’s advice
COMPETITION! April - who has won £411 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS May 2023 prizes
Running 100 miles in your 60s, retired school teacher Anne Wade shares her secrets to success
Jasmin Paris Barkley Marathons 2023 - hallucinations, Sonic potato tots & will she write a book?
COMPETITION! March - who has won £504 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS April 2023 prizes
How to prevent or cure plantar fasciitis, plus myths busted (with expert podiatrist Nick Knight)
Hmmm...not really ideal for the podcast after the first 15 mins but thought I’d share it anyway! Strength pilates for runners with Eoin Everard
How to run a 50 mile ultra fast enough to qualify for a 100 miler (15/16hrs) with coach Tim Pigott
Monthly COMPETITION! Time to win a 2-night stay in a Camper Tribe camper van! (Feb23)
Is this the UK’s toughest swim/run? Winter Frog Graham Round ladies’ record holder shares her story
How do you complete the Montane Lakeland 100 mile race 3 times? ’Normal’ runner shares her advice!
Your first 100 miler - which one to choose? Are there any ”easier” ones? What aspects to consider?
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