running woman.

by Allison on March 9, 2010 in Family, family_fitness · 23 comments

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I figured you wanted to start your day with a photo of my hurting, blistered feet. You’re welcome.

{yes, I gave myself a pedicure in the dark, why do you ask?}

Up to this point I’ve been hesitant to call myself a bona fide runner, but I think I’m there. All the training for the relay in May is starting to get to my body.

And not in an eat-all-the-creamies-you-can-in-one-sitting way, although I’m giving that my best.

Charming couldn’t figure out for the life of him why I took pictures of my bloody and bandaged feet this morning. He still doesn’t understand why I need to post them online. I told him *It’s for posterity.*

So my posterity understands that, yes, mommy did spend some time outside. Running, even.

I’m sorry if I just ruined your Tuesday.

Article by Allison Czarnecki

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

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{ 23 comments }

1 Jaimers March 9, 2010 at 1:01 pm: put your battered feet on your blog. hooray for you! and hooray for running! we are both part of the gall-bladderless women's running club!
2 Elz March 9, 2010 at 1:15 pm: Wow, that is a badge of honor. I'm hoping my feet won't get so bandaged as I get closer to my half. Right now I'm at 6, so there's not too much need for band-aids…yet. Congratulations!
3 Boston Mamas March 9, 2010 at 1:19 pm: War wounds dude. You are rocking it.
At least you don't have bunions. I am seriously considering surgery some day. They truly cramp my running and stiletto style.
4 Julie {Angry Julie Monday} March 9, 2010 at 1:32 pm: Well look at you, Ms. Runner….
ok, you have really long toes…mine look like Flintstone toes…
5 Rebecca March 9, 2010 at 1:59 pm: Lol. Of all the normally covered up body parts to expose on your blog, feet are probably the least offensive.
6 Jill K March 9, 2010 at 2:12 pm: And THAT is why I don't run.
Or maybe the reason is because I'm lazy.
Hope those little tootsies feel better soon!
7 MiaKatia March 9, 2010 at 2:18 pm: This is my kind of post for posterity! Yeah for running, which I never do
8 Mrs. Potts March 9, 2010 at 2:56 pm: Go you! Now, can you bottle your motivation and sell it to me please?
9 Camille March 9, 2010 at 3:05 pm: At least you have proof that you run! That IS something to blog about!
My feet? smooth as a baby's butt. that's embarrassing.
10 liz stanley March 9, 2010 at 3:59 pm: wow! that looks bad! looks like you need a fancy new pair of running shoes that won't hurt your feet. to match your relay outfit of course.
11 Kami March 9, 2010 at 5:01 pm: You have the most skinny, dainty feminine feet I've ever seen. Seriously.
ps. I'm proud of you!
12 Emily March 9, 2010 at 5:13 pm: I think your nighttime pedicure looks better than the ones I give in daylight! Your poor feet–they deserve a spa day, don't you think?
You're rockin' the running world. I'm so impressed!
13 Amy Mac March 9, 2010 at 5:18 pm: You should see the pictures I took last year after I crashed while running sprints … let's just say there were stitches involved. I think our blisters and boo-boos are the proof that we're REAL runners, not how fast we run (but maybe that's because I've slowed down quite a bit after that crash:) I always love finding other moms who run- Happy Running!
14 AshleyB March 9, 2010 at 5:55 pm: Three (really four words) Blister Bandaids & Blister Block.
15 Rebecca March 9, 2010 at 7:31 pm: Good for you for running! My sister got us started running 4 years ago with a 5.5 mile leg of a relay which we've done every year since. It's so much fun! This year, in May, I'm splitting a marathon with my husband. I'm already freaking out!
What kind of sneakers are you using? I found Brooks to be the best for my feet.
16 jules @ The Diversion Project March 10, 2010 at 6:14 am: yowser, that looks painful! hope you had a stiff drink and a lie down after that. but seriously, well done!!
had to laugh at the nail polish comment – reminded me of a text i sent my girlfriends one night, 'touching up your black toe nail polish after half a bottle of champagne = counterproductive'
17 Jenny March 10, 2010 at 7:42 am: Running shoes from a running store are (the more expensive) but only way to go. I am so sorry about your feet. I bet you looked marvelous as you gimped around the house.
18 Deb March 10, 2010 at 9:54 am: You need to get a pair of Asic Kayano's… they are worth every penny and ever since me and my husband started wearing them, we don't get blisters any more. They are amazing!!
19 Donna March 10, 2010 at 10:10 am: I think you need new shoes! I can help in that department, just dont' expect me to go running with you.
20 Ashley @ Little Miss Momma March 10, 2010 at 11:35 am: I am still laughing because of this post!
21 Heather at Happy Chippy Junk March 10, 2010 at 6:08 pm: If nothing else go to walmart and get some 10 dollar in-soles!
22 Marie {Make and Takes} March 10, 2010 at 9:33 pm: Ouch! We've got 7 more weeks! Bring it on!!
23 Stacy of KSW July 14, 2010 at 6:47 am: I don’t know if you’re still having this problem or not but I thought I’d throw in some advice I learned from 11.5 years in the military. When I first started running my feet were so soft & fresh they didn’t hold up well to all the distance running I was doing, Huge blisters formed and well, you know how that feels. The Dr’s gave me moleskin to help keep me on my feet. You cut out the area where your blisters go in and it provides a barrier between your socks, shoes and your feet. That helped a lot but didn’t solve the issue in the first place. Once the moleskin gave me enough relief for the blisters to begin healing and I was some what normal looking again … someone told me to rub vaseline over my blisters. I have no idea why this works but it does. Rub vaseline over the areas where your feet rub on your shoes and it will help with the friction. Over time your feet will toughen up and harden and you won’t get blisters anymore. At least not ones that you will have to bandage. On the down side, your feet won’t be as pretty and lady like as they once were Great job, keep it up!