Jammer said:Have a friend slap the bottoms of your feet with a leather belt until you can't take it anymore. :snowman:
Tannic acid to toughen: Marathoners and long distance walkers may want to toughen the feet with 10% tannic acid or a tea soak. Apply the tannic acid to your feet, or soak in strong tea, twice daily for two to three weeks.
f250suds said:How can I toughen my feet for extended road marches with equipment. I'm thinking of doing the Nijmegan March but have heard the horror stories of blisters and want to avoid that if possible. Any ideas, tips or tricks will be appreciated.
f250suds said:How can I toughen my feet for extended road marches with equipment. I'm thinking of doing the Nijmegan March but have heard the horror stories of blisters and want to avoid that if possible. Any ideas, tips or tricks will be appreciated.
I'm sure it will be approved.ArmyVern said:.....I personally recommend that you propose that your Nijmegan team be afforded, at Crown expense.....
Journeyman said:I'm sure it will be approved.
In this time of budget cuts, when they appoint a Major-General to oversee "Op Nijmegen"... :