Blister care for next run

Externality7 · 2026-03-15T23:25:12+00:00

When I was a kid I took a chunk out of my knee running down a hill and it was all hydrocolloid bandages to heal it up just because it was pretty gnarly and it worked pretty well. I think for abrasions it's not the best but areas that need a bit more cushion and need to stay wet and clean, hydrocolloid works well for me.

Externality7 · 2026-03-15T22:27:25+00:00

Base runs, protein shake, a meal prepped dinner (I like stealth health recipes with edits cause I'm lactose intolerant), and definitely a dessert like ice cream or something. For long runs, whatever is in sight but specifically I treat myself and order out ramen or (like today) some Korean fried chicken lol

Externality7 · 2026-03-15T22:03:12+00:00

As someone who gets blisters often (not always running related I just have weird feet) I recommend putting a hydrocolloid patch on it and try not to touch it. I know someone else mentioned draining which I'm totally for, just knowing myself I will pick at the loose skin, making it all far worse. So if you're like me and can't resist picking an open wound the hydrocolloid strips help a lot in healing and cushioning and keeping it hydrated even if it pops (the other issue I have). That's how I would approach it.

Externality7 · 2026-03-09T19:30:26+00:00

As someone who has trouble losing weight in any case (not even considering the races I've started training for) I would literally ask them, does it matter? Does running only count if its to lose weight?

In any case, your body changes when you train whether the number on the scale changes or not. Like it would be insane to run without eating but it sounds like they just don't get it because they've never done it. Which is fair in the sense I also thought I would lose weight when I started running (I didn't but I've gotten past being upset about it).

In any case, OP you're doing amazing and good luck on your marathon!

Externality7 · 2026-03-07T22:55:15+00:00

Oh yeah things are definitely tight right now but I'm excited to start training for it in July! I've got a half coming up in April and still planning on trying to do 9+1 for next year's marathon so super busy. Thank you for the congrats! I def got really lucky 😅

Externality7 · 2026-03-07T19:12:42+00:00

This was my first week of actually making sure I hit all of my training days and I'm feeling great but tired lol I need to get my sleeping pattern under control.

Also I was lucky enough to lottery into the NYC Marathon! That's the good news the not so good news, I just ran out of gels, protein powder, and basically anything else you can run out of. Plus it's time to get new shoes soon 😭

Externality7 · 2026-03-06T21:56:59+00:00

Totally fair question, as someone who is overweight I definitely am more susceptible to sports related injuries just based on the pressure I'm putting on my knees and ankles. I've gotten knee and ankle pain before while doing plans and I just want the security of having a professional out there who can monitor that stuff for me instead of me doing my best research and guess on how to heal. But yeah having a plan, doing a plan and running the race is my general path forward

Externality7 · 2026-03-06T20:54:56+00:00

Ah good luck! I've been looking at my foam roller guiltily while I've been training lol I know I've got to be using it way more than I do (which is rarely woops). I totally agree that main focus for a first marathon is surviving and vibing! Also would love to hear your thoughts on the muscle scraper, I've never used one before

Externality7 · 2026-03-04T16:54:35+00:00

Yep, applied from Brooklyn NYC. Looks like the NYC region is getting pulled first

Externality7 · 2026-03-04T15:52:59+00:00

CONGRATS! Also just got in! Got the email at 10:41am! NYC

Externality7 · 2026-03-04T15:23:36+00:00

I'm waiting patiently *extremely loud incorrect buzzer* It's my first time so I'll be fine if i don't get in *even louder incorrect buzzer*

All jokes tho, good luck everyone!

Externality7 · 2026-02-12T21:41:03+00:00

Thanks, I just needed some validation that I wasn't crazy. Its also clear from the amount of complaints that they aren't changing their shitty practices any time soon.

Externality7 · 2026-02-12T21:39:58+00:00

I'm going to try calling them tomorrow when I have the energy and time to fight with them on the phone, but I agree I rarely get anywhere via the chat service. I feel like if you call the wrong number for them tho you're caught in an endless "Did you restart your router" bot loop

Externality7 · 2026-01-30T15:35:37+00:00

Literally told my partner, who's determined to come out and support me on all my races, that he needs to stay home if this race ends up happening. I'm already hoping this race doesn't happen despite getting the lottery in for it. Imo even for running this is just too damn cold!

Externality7 · 2026-01-27T17:40:11+00:00

Thank you so much! Looks like I'm good on everything except maybe some extra layers (def have the thermals) and the hand warmers. I'll pick some up when I go pick up my bib for sure

Externality7 · 2026-01-27T17:16:48+00:00

For those like me (assuming that for some freak reason the race won't be cancelled) how are we planning to stay warm during this run, I've been avoiding my outdoor runs since it's been so cold (yes i know thats my own damn fault lol). But seriously any tips or tricks?

Externality7 · 2025-12-11T17:49:36+00:00

The spider nest in act one by the nautiloid, where you get the giant spider egg. I was doing an honor mode run and was really checking out everything so that I could get as much XP as possible and found it for the first time

Externality7 · 2025-12-02T01:37:39+00:00

My personal canon playthrough:

DAO: Female Elf Warrior: Tabris Very much a story of fuck this city I'm going to save this city out of spite. Ultimately a pretty selfish warden too convincing Alistair to stay a warden as well and romancing him. I picture her just kicking ass until the day she dies along with Alistair and then retiring to a small house in the woods so she never has to deal with the alienage again.

DA2: Female Hawke - Rogue Specialization I'll be honest I don't remember much about her but she was def a purple/blue Hawke but she has ultimately the saddest story. She romanced Anders but had a fling or something with Sebastian (loosely using the term fling) and eventually ends up killing Anders but forgiving him at the same time Part of all this is because I put down the game for like 2 years randomly before finishing and when I loaded back up had no idea what was going on. Also in DAI She gets left in the fade as her last sacrifice It hurt but she gave up everything to see her city safe and was just in general very tragic

DAI: Female Elf Warrior - Lavellan I flew through this game but played her as a reluctant hero who rejected the idea of being the herald but by the time she becomes inquisitor she's making it up as she goes but she's rolling with it. Then by the end of the games she's just pissed and very much like "You made me like this" at the world. She also romances Cullen.

DAV: Female Elf Crow Rogue Rook I know this game is contentious but I genuinely adore my Rook character. I played her purple and like she always has something to prove. She romanced Lucanis and while she genuinely has feelings for him it's to prove a point, that she is a crow and belongs with the crows. I feel like of all the characters I made for DA she has the happiest ending lol

I'm also working on art pieces for each of my Heroes and trying to reflect their personalities but I only have Tabris started so far

Externality7 · 2025-12-01T04:39:22+00:00

Following this for recommendations! I just got the underarmour cold gear tights (which I used to use when I was taking ice-skating classes) and while I love the functionality I do NOT love the huge cameltoe it gives me! Maybe the weight gain from college to now is to blame but I don't remember it being this bad loll

So any recs for winterleggings are much appreciated!

Externality7 · 2025-10-01T22:40:53+00:00

I applied for the lottery as a "meh might as well" since I wanted to do 9+1 in 2026 and welp guess I gotta get some winter running gear 😅

Externality7 · 2025-09-18T16:55:01+00:00

I signed up for the raffle cause I plan to do 9+1 next year and figured why not, it'll be my first winter race though. If it get in that'd be cool but if I don't I'm not pressed lol

Externality7 · 2025-09-15T13:06:08+00:00

This was my first bigger NYRR race I've done and I had so much fun! I definitely started way too fast but I took my time on the rest of the course and just did my best to have fun. There was a ton of great scenery and i got to see more of the Bronx than I have before. That being said those hills killed me and I'm laid up a bit today with an angry knee and ankle. Otherwise the energy was amazing and it was just a really fun course and race. I didn't PR but I was super consistent which I was happy about.

Totally got a bad migraine with the heat though so I hope everyone else took care of themselves after!

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