Ok, no run/mileage to log today...and I am SURE there is a thread on blisters so I did not want to start a new one. In fact I am not really looking for answers/care, but just wanted to "share" my story w/ my running buddies.

So about 2 weeks ago I got a blister on the side of my big toe. It only hurt a few days. It was pretty big, but not too tight. I am of the believe that you just let it be. The fluid under the blister is there for a reason (lubrication) and the skin on top to protect the area underneath until it is ready to peel off. I don't even pin prick them (unless really tight and hurt). Being in FL I also have the opportunity to let them "air out" and dry.

So yes, I cover it w/ my runs (most of the time) and often it fills back up w/ a little fluid. But all and all it doesn't bother me. So last night it was driving my crazy itching. So I thought, must be healing so let's take the old skin (blister) off. Low and behold I had a blister under the "new" skin. It is still itchy (weird) and this blister looks a bit more angry.

I normally get large fluid filled blisters, but not many that are red and hurt. This was is more red than I normally see. I not really worried. I put the band-aid brand blister bandage on to protect and cushion. I suspect I'll still have it and it will get a bit sore and more fluid after my Fri and then Sunday long run.

So, long story just to tell you all about my blister under my blister! Hmmmmm, things you find out when you run a lot or long distances.

Oak...already up to 16 w/ that many days left? I am under 60 days now (I should know the exact amoutn). I have 20 this weekend, then next weekend I am getting a new runner thru the Disney 1/2 Marathon. My goal is to get her there BEFORE the cut off time.

Happy running into the New Year!