Foot Tips for Ironman Challenge

• Keep good foot hygiene. Wash them after each training session. Then dry them well. Don’t forget the spaces between your toes.

• Use a foot moisturiser like Restorate foot and heel balm (available in our clinic). Apply the cream to the feet and pay attention to the heels. This will prevent painful cracks.

Manage verrucas and fungal infections

• Padding barefoot around communal areas whilst doing your pool training can leave you vulnerable to picking up a verruca or two. Triathletes are also more prone to fungal infections as a lot of time is spent in sweaty, moist running shoes which serve as a happy breeding ground for bacteria and fungus.

• Obviously, prevention is better than cure, so taking a pair of thongs or slides like Archies (available in our clinic) with you to the pool, can help avoid infection.

• Treatment provided by podiatrists may be needed to shift a stubborn painful verruca.

Wear the correct footwear

• Take time to get the perfect fit. There are a number of shops that will advise you on the best trainer for YOU. Don’t compromise by buying a cheap pair.

Wear the correct socks

• Just as important as your trainers are the choice of sock. Get the correct fit to prevent friction and to ensure good blood circulation.

Strengthen muscles of the foot

• It’s very important to strengthen the muscle of the foot. They help to maintain the arches and to prevent over-pronation.

• You can also use a foam roller to stimulate the foot muscles by simply massaging the bottom of the feet.

Get help from an expert

• A Podiatrist can cut your nails correctly. They can also manage the callus and hard skin that can build up on the heels and under the toes.

Don’t neglect your feet and they will take you across the finishing line on the big day.

https://www.sportspodiatry.com.au/services/