Battlewounds are to be expected!

These past few weeks have been crazy. Trying to keep up with homework, running, and just remembering to eat three meals a day, can be tough at certain times throughout the semester. But for me, it helps to make exercise like a class. This will cause you to make it happen, whether or not you have time. Believe me, you will be happy you made time for it. After all, there is no point in keeping up with class work, if your health is slipping.

Over the course of three weeks, I somehow made it to 5 miles! I am not sure when it was, but one day I felt great and decided to increase my mileage. Ever since that 5 mile run, I have incorporated smaller runs in order to challenge my time and hopefully increase my stride.

Unfortunately, there are bad parts to running. The injuries! As I was almost finished with my 5 mile course, my feet were burning and I could tell that a blister would be there for me after I stopped. You just know! Not only that, but my legs began chafing. Chafing is really common with runners, especially those who tend to sweat much more. So, needless to say, there is a BIG difference with your body between 3 miles and 5.

My predictions were right. As soon as I took off my shoes, I had several disgusting blisters on the sides of my feet. They did not hurt as much as my eyes hurt to look at them.

No need to fear. Do not stop now. There are some great tricks to fix any of these body malfunctions. Target sells both blister block and chafing lotion, as well as blister Bandaides, if it is too late to prevent those nasty bubbles. Also, try using baby powder in between your thighs, it will help keep the area dry and prevent chafing. If running shorts are not your thing, you are in luck. Wearing duo-dry pants can help prevent this problem as well. Make sure to wear thick, durable socks when running long courses and you can always tape your foot if you are still having trouble.

Yes, running has its downside, but that is no reason to give in now. All the chafing, blisters, callouses, and bruises will be worth it in the end.

Besides.. my feet were never my best feature!

run-sarah-run!