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Does it take some time to get the body ready for running and biking without socks. I would think that you would get some nasty blisters. Do you use body glide on your feet to prevent hot spots?
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moabrunner 
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Posted 18 April 2006 - 06:32 PM
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 07:41 AM
YUP... Use BG all the time on mine. Today was longggggg run day at 19 miles. I greased up with Body Glide and didn't suffer at all.
As for shorter runs, I started with 3 milers to aclimate my feet to sans socks. Then over a few weeks picked it up to 6. I do not run over 6 miles (10k) without socks. If it rains or the terrain is wet, my feet will blister beyond that point. Over 10K I use shorty Defeet cycling socks (they're thin & light). If over half marathon (13+ miles) I lube my feet with body glide or vaseline. In Marathons and Iron Distance triathlons, I also treat known hotspots with Liquid Bandaid. This puts a skin like coating on them but it's non-sticky so it doesn't hold dirt and you can't feel it in your shoe.
As for shoe type, I run Saucony Omni Grid 4's. They're a very comfortable shoe to run without socks in. Use speed laces to quicken your transition (T2).
OK... Cycling shoes... I ride Sidi T1s and Diadoras. I do not wear socks in rides or races under 60 miles. Over that, I treat my feet just as I mentioned in the run. HTH!
As for shorter runs, I started with 3 milers to aclimate my feet to sans socks. Then over a few weeks picked it up to 6. I do not run over 6 miles (10k) without socks. If it rains or the terrain is wet, my feet will blister beyond that point. Over 10K I use shorty Defeet cycling socks (they're thin & light). If over half marathon (13+ miles) I lube my feet with body glide or vaseline. In Marathons and Iron Distance triathlons, I also treat known hotspots with Liquid Bandaid. This puts a skin like coating on them but it's non-sticky so it doesn't hold dirt and you can't feel it in your shoe.
As for shoe type, I run Saucony Omni Grid 4's. They're a very comfortable shoe to run without socks in. Use speed laces to quicken your transition (T2).
OK... Cycling shoes... I ride Sidi T1s and Diadoras. I do not wear socks in rides or races under 60 miles. Over that, I treat my feet just as I mentioned in the run. HTH!
Scott < is :crazy:
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