Running or jogging [0] can be tough on your tootsies - especially if you run outside. Here are some tips [1] to keep your feet happy:

• Make sure your shoes fit properly - not too tight and not too loose. Different brands and styles cater to wide/narrow feet and high/low arches. There should be about 1/2 inch between your longest toe and the tip of your shoe. Make sure you can wiggle your toes freely, and your heel shouldn't slip when you walk.

  Go to a sneaker store that has a treadmill so you can try them before you buy them. No treadmill in the store? - then run around inside. You'll feel a little silly, but when you go for that first run in your new shoes, you'll be glad you tried them out.

• Keep your feet as dry as possible. Avoid running in puddles and if you like to pour water over your head on a hot day, try leaning over so it doesn't drip into your shoes.
• Get yourself a few pairs of wicking socks (not cotton) - these will pull moisture away from your skin when your feet sweat. They also make blister-proof socks. Check out these made by Thorlo [2].
• To prevent blisters, sprinkle talcum or foot powder on your bare feet before putting on your socks.

Want to know what else you can do to prevent blisters? Then

• Another blister prevention method is to spray antiperspirant on your bare feet.
• If a certain part of your foot is prone to getting blisters, tape it up with sport tape [3], or use mole skin.
• To help prevent and heal blisters, check out Blister Block [4] - it's like thick, rubbery, extra skin that you can apply anywhere. It cushions and protects your feet, especially on long runs.

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