# How to Prevent Blisters, Foot Pain, and Foot Injuries in Ultramarathons with Dr. Jeff Hammond

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Podcast: [Everyday Ultra](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everyday-ultra-4835603)
Published: 2026-03-26T19:58:43+00:00
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## Resource

Foot issues can absolutely wreck your training and your race if you do not know how to manage them. In this episode, I sit down with board-certified podiatrist, ultrarunner, and foot expert Dr. Jeff Hammond to break down exactly how ultrarunners can prevent blisters, manage foot pain, choose the right shoes, and avoid common injuries before they spiral into bigger problems. If you have ever dealt with hot spots, painful blisters, plantar fasciitis, tendon pain, or feet that feel destroyed deep into a long run or race, this episode is packed with practical advice that can help you train and race stronger. In this episode, we talk about: The Biggest Mistakes Runners Make With Foot Care Before And During A Race How To Handle Hot Spots Before They Turn Into Full-Blown Blisters Whether You Should Pop A Blister In The Middle Of An Ultra What Causes That Deep, Achy Foot Pain Late In Long Races And 200s How To Prevent Common Foot Injuries Like Plantar Fasciitis And Tendon Issues What To Do When Foot Pain Keeps Coming Back In Training The Small Strength And Mobility Habits That Can Keep Your Feet Healthier Long-Term SHOW LINKS: Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Book a free call here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit! Follow Joe on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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