Most ruckers don't quit because of fitness.

They quit because their feet hurt.

In Part 2 of my conversation with MudGear founder, Alex Thrasher, we move from understanding blisters to preventing them. Alex shares a foot care system that covers what to do before, during, and after a ruck to reduce hot spots, prevent blisters, and keep your training on track.

We discuss sock selection, toenail care, foot preparation, lacing techniques, when to stop and address a hot spot, blister management strategies, compression socks, recovery methods, and common myths about foot toughness and expensive boots.

Alex also shares stories from the Appalachian Trail and the Camino de Santiago, including lessons learned from hiking through rain-soaked trails where foot care became the difference between finishing strong and suffering through ev ...