Especially when you're first starting out, after about 15 minutes of decent acitivity, you're probably going to be pretty sweaty. You've already seen my tip on how quickly changing a sweaty shirt can
help you avoid stiffness/soreness post-workout. Here's another sweat-hack:
Avoid anklet socks. You know those socks that barely creep up your ankle? When you get sweaty and on a roll while you're walking or running without interruption, a couple things can happen:
- the sock can slightly creep down below the back of your ankle, making it so your shoe rubs against the back of your ankle/heel.
- the sock can creep down and bunch up in your shoe, creating a sock ridge, that when rubbed enough, creates a blister
Anyway your mileage may vary. I actually like anklet socks, and when not working out, wear them a bit, so no need to throw out your anklets. Also, the alternative isn't giant long knee-highs. Even just an inch or two above the end of the heel will protect you.
