I wore new sneakers with short socks to run. I didn't realize until 2.5 miles that the backs of both of my ankles w ere bleeding through the lining of my sneakers from rubbing up and down as I ran. Now they hurt when anything touches them because I rubbed off so many layers of skin. I have been wearing band-aids during the day and letting them dry at night but so far it has been 3 days and they aren't much better. I want to run today. Is there anything aside from bandaids that I can put over the cuts so I don't do more damage but can still run? I don't care about the pain, just doing more damage. I want them to heal so I can just run normal again. Suggestions?
2007-04-06 01:21:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Running
These are brand new sneakers that are really comfortable (Nike air N'sights) :(
2007-04-06 01:27:03 · update #1
Look for a product called moleskin, you can find it at the drug store in the foot care aisle. Its like a sticky layer of skin you can put over sore spots on your feet to prevent blisters. Put this over the sore spots - CAREFULLY.
you may want to wear higher socks to keep your shoes from rubbing, and tie the shoes a little tighter at your ankle.
2007-04-06 02:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OUCH! I'd have to say letting the cuts dry at night is NOT a good idea. You need the skin to fuse back together and heal properly. Band-aids are fine but put Neosporin on them, a lot of it! Neosporin works the best, believe me. Change the band-aids daily and make sure the cuts are cleaned thoroughly in the shower. You might want to take a few days off running so the cuts don't get worse.
Hope you feel better!
2007-04-06 18:37:34 · answer #2 · answered by Juls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the skin has partially healed (i.e. no open wound), put some vaseline on it to prevent chaffing / blistering. You may want to analyze why the shoe is rubbing (too tight, too loose, insuffcient sock cover, etc..). On long runs, I usually use Vaseline, BodyGlide, SportSlick, or some other gel to reduce the friction on feet, arms, and other areas. It may sound silly...but it works. Until it heals, just load up on the firat aid cream / band aid and maybe even try putting a piece of moleskin over it to let it heal. Good luck!
- Mike
2007-04-06 22:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
New shoes should not need breaking in, and either fit or don't fit. I am not sure why you had this problem if the shoes feel good. It may have been the socks. You can use the mole skin and try some New Skin dressing on your feet. The injury needs to heal, or it may become infected and you will have more problems.
2007-04-06 10:59:58 · answer #4 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try leaving on the band-aids but putting on 2 pairs of tall tube socks
2007-04-06 08:25:03 · answer #5 · answered by Lkize 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DUH !!! C'mon Casey, don't go blond on us now.... Give your heels a chance to heal up totally otherwise you risk maximum infection and that's much worse than what you have now. There are products out there like Nu-Skin or some such which you should use but only to protect the damage and let it heal.
I know it's painful not running, but doing more damage just ain't smart. Good Luck
2007-04-06 09:50:08 · answer #6 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wear socks with a little higher cuff on them, they may not be as stylish, but it should help in conjunction with a band aid.
2007-04-06 08:29:18 · answer #7 · answered by Belle Amour 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your shoes are a size or 2 too large. Have you tried running with no socks? I know many who will only run that way.
2007-04-06 15:10:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They really need to heal completely before you do that again, and then next time wear higher socks.
2007-04-06 11:07:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop wearing those sneakers and run with a different pair.
2007-04-06 08:24:07 · answer #10 · answered by Phlow 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋