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Old 09-23-2008, 08:40   #1
Michael67
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: FLW, MO
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Foot preparation / road marching

I am at a crossroads with my preparation, and research has not produced a solution to my dilemma. I am a man of shorter stature (68 inches, 36 inch "road march" stride), I weigh 200 pounds (I have high LBM, it's not fat), I sweat a LOT, and have flat feet. While I'd love to use these as excuses, I'm not the type. Preparation, experience, and training are sure to curb these "disadvantages".

Because of my flat feet, over-active sweat glands, and heavy weight, I experience quite a bit of friction when my feet are not properly dressed for a road march. However, I'm finding that when I use sock liners, powder, and wool socks inside out that my feet do not get any "tougher". I have to use plain Army-issue green cotton socks only before the skin will start to calice in the right places.

Hopefully I've given you enough information to answer my questions. Do I train with my feet dressed appropriately even though it does not allow the skin to toughen? Because my feet sweat so much, it is difficult to maintain the tough skin that is lost due to being in moist boots all day at work. Short of going barefoot immediately after being released for the day from my duties, is there anything else I can do to safely prepare the skin on my feet for the rigors of SFAS?

Your time in reviewing and responding to these questions is greatly appreciated and of the utmost value to me. Thank you, in advance.

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