dang. I was going to say shoes. Coming from a 6+ year runner (cross country) it is usually the shoes. It certainly wouldn't hurt to get them checked out. I know some running stores will analyze your running gait and that can usually tell if they are the problem or not. (But then they usually try to sell you an expensive shoe.)
You might want to try thicker socks.
jimmy is right though, other than that, the only thing I can think of at the moment is to build up calluses. It will be uncomfortable at first, but good in the long run if you will consistently run.
Also, make sure your shoes are relatively tight;; your shoes moving around while running will causes unnecessary scraping and rubbing your feet raw sometimes if they're too loose. (That being said, don't cut off your circulation either lol.)
Also, be sure to keep your toenails trimmed. Sometimes they can dig into your toes.
Good luck & keep it up.
Try buying synthetic sucks kevlar or nylon. Get some that have the pores in the sole so that sweat can move away from your feet. If you are doing really long distances you can lube your feet with some KY Jelly. Make sure you have the right size shoes as well.
Aside from that, if you already have blisters, if you can't stay off them then you can make a small slice with a scalpel to drain them but keep the skin in place covering the damage. Then put some antiseptic ointment on it and a padded blister bandage. <-- I did that before a half marathon event and was able to make it through the race without too much discomfort.
like others said, you just have to build up callouses. it's kinda odd for a girl to want calloused feet lol but if you wanna be a dedicated runner able to do it without getting blisters, that's the simplest and one of the few ways out. when you run, try to not run through consistent water or mud..i did 400m repeats through a wet field one time and got some bad blisters on the sides of my arches. good luck, running is awesome! (:
Second skin. The stuff is amazing and helps relieve that stuff. I played soccer for 14 years and had bouts of these problems because of new cleats, long tournaments, etc.
link Amazing stuff. It's like a cool, jelly like bandaid.
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it probably IS your shoes. Your feet probably have an unusal foot shape, or you pronate or supinate a lot. You would need inserts to deal with this, but probably you'll always have trouble until yu form calluses. I'm surprised you aren't there yet, with callusews.
once you build up calisus it won't happen. For your current ones keep them dry. If you cover them they will stay moist and will take a while to go away
It has everything to do with your shoes.
Make sure you get shoes that fit properly so they don't cause as much friction.
Mole skin works too, but it really is in the shoes. Get your foot fitted, then take a few laps around the store to make sure they won't rub.
And to get rid ofa blister, just leave it. Popping it only makes you susceptible to infection.
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