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Easy trick to prevent blisters

Have you tried anything and everything to prevent blisters from running? There appears to be a cheap trick against blisters.

The secret? Stick paper tape on your feet. Tape off the blister-prone areas with the tape and there is a greater chance that you will reach the finish line without blisters.

Scientifically based
It is an easy and cheap solution, which is even substantiated by a small scientific study from Stanford University. They conducted research with tape on the feet of 128 runners who covered 250 kilometers in seven days.

The tip seems worth a try. Last year we shared a good tip against blisters:Tie the laces of your running shoes with a 'heel lock.'

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