Beej, when I did marathons I carried 2 extra pair of socks and changed at the 9 and 18 mile marks. Fresh dry socks felt so good, but the risk is that when you sit to change your socks you might not want to get up again. Still happy happy feet with new socks.
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Laura - May 14, 2007 5:54:10 am PDT #8789 of 10003
Our wings are not tired.
Ginger - May 14, 2007 5:57:02 am PDT #8790 of 10003
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Cotton socks will kill your feet at long distances. The best socks are the ones that are two layers of material.
Sparky1 - May 14, 2007 6:05:14 am PDT #8791 of 10003
Librarian Warlord
All the marathon advice givers are saying 'microfibers only!'
They're right. Cotton chafes and kills, but bring some to change into after you've finished and had a shower. Have the advice givers discussed Body-Glide with you?
beekaytee - May 14, 2007 6:53:54 am PDT #8792 of 10003
Compassionately intolerant
I don't mind the feel but goddamn do they hold some stink.
This too!
2 extra pair of socks and changed at the 9 and 18 mile marks.Excellent advice. I don't think stopping will 'stop' me. I did rest breaks on the AIDSRide and still kept going. And the idea of a 'refreshed' feeling on my feet is a good incentive to keep going.
The best socks are the ones that are two layers of material.Any favorite brands?
Body-GlidePlease do tell. I haven't had chafing problems yet, but I've not gone more than 7 miles yet.
I'd be grateful for ALL advice. I'm a bit concerned about finding ways to maintain momentum and what comfort will be available. I've done endurance bike rides but this seems different.
Steph L. - May 14, 2007 6:56:31 am PDT #8793 of 10003
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brenda m - May 14, 2007 6:57:57 am PDT #8794 of 10003
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Oh hell yeah. Body Glide rules. The double layer socks you can usually only find at running stores. They're amazing for blister prevention.
Sparky1 - May 14, 2007 7:02:13 am PDT #8795 of 10003
Librarian Warlord
REI has Body Glide on sale right now, Beej. Use it wherever skin and cloth rub -- my problem when running was always under my arms against the arm hole of my shirt. My poor DH -- and he'll love me for sharing this -- uses it on his nipples, which have been known to get so chafed they bleed, from his shirt rubbing them during a triathlon.
Toddson - May 14, 2007 7:02:46 am PDT #8796 of 10003
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Body-glide ... sounds porny (how appropriate)
brenda m - May 14, 2007 7:03:18 am PDT #8797 of 10003
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Yeah, that happens to a lot of men. In this context at least, the sports bra is your friend.
Laura - May 14, 2007 7:37:30 am PDT #8798 of 10003
Our wings are not tired.
Loves Body Glide on my arms, and the double socks. I had such a huge issue with blisters that I taped like mad too.