How do I deal with blisters? I am going into military training and most guys get the kick because their feet obstructs them from moving properly forward at a satisfying pace, or because it hurts like a fucking madman.
How to prevent and or treat blisters on feet that will walk A LOT? Any useful advice? This is fitness related because marching is a form of training.
moleskin
I was in norwegian army last year, and since i was in the signal troop i marched a alot with really heavy equipment, so i have some advice on this.
My first advice is to start walking a lot now to prepare your feet, I did this and it helped me alot. Another important thing is to put sport tape (?) on areas where your most likely to get blisters, my blisters were often around my little toe, so therefore i covered that area with sportstape. You can also try to use two pairs of socks, I put thin wool socks on my feet then i covered them with thick wool socks.
And of course, remember to polish your boots. This is extremely important.
Feel free to ask more questions! and sorry about my english
This is the tape im talking about
Wear nylons. 12 miles later your feet will thank you.
Break in your boots. Don't wear cheap socks. Change them as needed during halts on marches. Damp socks are widowmakers. Gold Bond is your friend. As is Vasoline (one fingerful at the top of your asscrack pre-march will also prevent monkey ass as it works into all the important areas). Trim your toenails every two weeks, making sure they're rounded, never squared off. If blistered, Lance, drain, and cover as needed (medics can help with this).
Welcome to the brotherhood. RLTW.
t. Army Ranger.
Danskdjævel here, thanks for the advice. Would you you think about 's recommendation? Maybe put a set of nylons underneath a set of wool socks?
>My first advice is to start walking a lot now to prepare your feet
Pic related, my training program. Is it too progressive or?
This and CHANGE YOUR SOCKS during breaks
t. scout man finnish army
We use compeed. Rub it in between your hands to warm it, and stick it on dry skin.
It lasts for days.
Make sure you always have dry socks for the day. During the day, every time possible, give your feet/socks/shoes the chance to dry by taking them off.
Start training now. Apart from muscle use, your body will (have to) adapt to the distance and the weight on your back. You will probably receive new shoes once enlisted, which isn't ideal, but try to prepare your body as much as possible
It looks good. Maybe try to increase the weight of your bag after some. Remember that your bag will most likely be heavier, and on top of that your going to carry a vest with equipment and a rifle.
Our bag weighed around 50 kg + we carried a heavy vest and a hk416. So try to increase after some time.
And about nylon. I´ve never heard about that trick before.