Ariel484
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Dec 27, 2011
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I did my long runs last weekend and have a few questions. I'm training for goofy so I ran 10 on Saturday which was ok with an average 9:46 pace and 20 on Sunday. At the 2.5 mile make of 20 miler, I got blisters on my foot, which I have never had before. I think it was because I wore different socks on Saturday which caused irritation. Then at 18.5 miles I got a blister on the other foot between my toes. I stopped both times and popped the blisters and then put on a bandaid. My run pace on Sunday averaged 11:30. My legs could have continued, but I was really wanted to stop. It was a mind game of 4 minutes at a time.
So my questions:
1) Do the water stations all have a minimal first aid kit with bandaid or do I need to carry my own or wait for the real first aid station in the event I get blisters again? I've volunteered at several local races and each mile had some supplies.
2) Should the blisters be popped/drained or left? I popped to relieve the pressure.
3) I felt a little nausea near the end, was that because I was possibly dehydrated? (It could have also been the donut.)
Thanks!
1. I am not completely sure about this, but I doubt it. The water stations are somewhat hectic and they want you to get in and out quickly. Maybe someone else can confirm. If you're nervous I'd recommend taking stuff with you...but the good news is that there are 13 aid stops on the full course and 4 on the half, so even if you have to wait for one you won't wait long
2. Again, not sure about this, but I'd do what you did - pop to relieve the pressure and leave the skin on to cover the area
3. Very well could have been dehydration...or your donut (?!) What other fuel did you have during your run? I find that I get nauseous if I'm super, super hungry so that could have been an issue too.