Dos And Donts For Summertime Running
1. Do wear socks made of synthetic fibers that wick moisture away from your skin to help prevent blisters and athlete’s foot.
2. Do fit your running shoes or other sports shoes with the type of sock you intend to wear them with.
3. Don’t wear sandals or flip-flops when playing sports.
4. Don’t go barefoot outside, cuts and bee stings are not fun on your feet.
5. Do wear sport specific running shoes. Running shoes do not have the lateral support needed for tennis. Help yourself avoid ankle sprains and other injuries.
6. Do wear protective shoes or sandals at pools and in locker room showers. This will help you avoid warts and athlete’s foot.
7. Do replace your running shoes often, at least every 350 – 450 miles run.
8. Do break in new sport shoes before racing or using them for a long run or workout.
9. Do use sunscreen to prevent solar injury to your skin and sunglasses for UV protection for your eyes. Make sure your sunscreen protects you for both UVA and UVB.
10. Do be careful in the heat. Don’t forget proper and regular fluid replacement. Most recommendations call for about 8 oz. every 20 minutes. Try to avoid running in the middle of the day. Remember that running outside on Code Red Bad Air Days does not improve your health.
More specific running injury advise at the running injuries page.
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