One in a series of podcasts on running, this one focusing on taking care of your feet. Tips on cutting your toe nails, putting your socks on, and alternating running shoes.
Time: 6 minutes, 51 seconds
MP3 File
Podcast session notes:
Toenails; cut short, no sharp edges, avoid in-grown toenail, cutting with the curve of the toe, not straight across
Socks, soft, cushioning, clean, cotton generally okay, wool for cold and wet conditions
Shoes 3 pair, two to alternate for training, one for racing
FIRST plan, 3 days, 2 days approx 10 (one pair), 1 longer (one pair)
Alternate
Allow to dry on rainy days; stand up, stuff with newspaper
Training shoes, Racing flats, spikes only for cross country courses, or for composition tracks
Whatever is comfortable for you
I started as a sprinter, racing flats help my mind set
Can use flats for races up to 5K
Comfort, cushioning of training shoes generally good enough for longer races
Days of large and heavy shoes pretty much behind us
Links to foot exercises previously published at Passionate Runner can be found here and here.
Foot exercises from American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
