DOWNHILL SHEAR27,950 FT OF LOSS
Italy · September · 130 km
Foot care for TOR130 - Tot Dret
TOR130 - Tot Dret is a descent race. Toes and nail beds pay first.
Threat matrix
What TOR130 - Tot Dret does to feet.
Every line below is computed from published course data or written by PR Run and labeled as such.
- Total descent load27,950 ft of cumulative descent. Nail beds and forefoot pay for all of it.Course data
- Downhill shearMile 38.4 to 44.4 drops 4,600 ft at 14.6 percent average grade. Toes hit the front of the shoe, heels lift.Course data
- Hours on feet80.8 miles inside a 44 hour limit. Every hour adds shear, swelling, and sock saturation.Course data
- Cold and numb toesLows near 32 degrees F. Wet feet plus cold is how trench foot and numb toes start.Course data
- Technical groundTechnicality 6/10. Rock strikes, side loading, and constant foot correction grind the same spots.Course data
- Long aid gaps16.2 miles between stations at the widest gap. Carry what you need to fix a hot spot alone.Course data
- Night hoursA 44 hour window means hours of taping in the dark with cold hands. Practice it that way.Course data
Downhill shear
Where gravity works on your toes.
Sustained descents pulled straight from the elevation profile. Pretape before these, not after.
The schedule
Where you sit down and take the shoes off.
Set your goal time. The clocks, the stop plan, and the kit all move together.
- ItalyMI 006:00
Eyes only
Named station on course.
- Eyes only. Feel for hot spots through the sock and keep moving.
- TOR130 - Tot Dret mile 16MI 1613:47
Socks and a look
16.2 mi since the last stop, 650 ft of descent into it, cutoff 8.8 h.
- Socks off. Check the pressure points and swap if the pair is wet.
- TOR130 - Tot Dret mile 32MI 3220:12
Socks and a look
16.1 mi since the last stop, 3,300 ft of descent into it, cutoff 17.6 h.
- Socks off. Check the pressure points and swap if the pair is wet.
- Check toes and nail beds. 3,300 ft of descent came into this stop.
- TOR130 - Tot Dret mile 49MI 4903:52
Shoes off
16.2 mi since the last stop, 4,700 ft of descent into it, cutoff 26.4 h, late race, feet already soft.
- Shoes and socks off. Wipe down, pat dry, fresh socks.
- Check toes and nail beds. 4,700 ft of descent came into this stop.
- TOR130 - Tot Dret mile 65MI 6511:13
Shoes off
16.1 mi since the last stop, 3,550 ft of descent into it, cutoff 35.2 h, late race, feet already soft.
- Shoes and socks off. Wipe down, pat dry, fresh socks.
- Check toes and nail beds. 3,550 ft of descent came into this stop.
- Finish ItalyMI 8118:00
Eyes only
16.2 mi since the last stop, cutoff 44 h, late race, feet already soft.
- Eyes only. Feel for hot spots through the sock and keep moving.
Checked on top of the essentials for TOR130 - Tot Dret.
Vest / pack
Crew bag
Drop bag
Kit deltas
What TOR130 - Tot Dret adds to the standard kit.
- Pretape for toes and heelsLong descents load the front of the shoe and lift the heel.
- Extra dry socks and a towelCold wet feet break down faster than cold dry feet.
- Vest foot kit you can use aloneThe widest gap is long enough that a hot spot becomes a blister before the next station.
- Light you can tape byTaping in the dark with cold hands is a different skill than taping at your kitchen table.
- Moleskin for pressure pointsRock strikes and side loading build hot spots off the usual map.
Shoes
What survives this course.
Matched on terrain, technicality, and distance. Fit still beats every spec, so try them on a long run first.
Crew
What your crew needs on paper.
Two plates. On the left, the race-specific notes that never make it into the standard script. On the right, the printable card your crew reads at two in the morning under a headlamp.
Race day notes
- Crux near High cols above 2,400 m and long stone descents near mile 53. Plan foot work before the field splits.
- Surfaces: 75% trail / 20% dirt road / 5% paved. Match lugs and tape adhesion to the dominant surface.
- Air band 32°F to 75°F. Crew should carry dry socks and skin lube when heat or rain is in range.
- Cutoff 44 hours. Longer stops only where the schedule has real buffer.
- Educational only. Test every tape, sock, and shoe combination on long runs before race day.
Where you sit down
- TOR130 - Tot Dret mile 49MI 49
- TOR130 - Tot Dret mile 65MI 65
Print card
A single sheet your crew reads at two in the morning: the stop script, the mandatory kit, and the calls that pull the runner. Print it, laminate it, staple it to the drop bag.
Crew foot care card
Station script. Three to eight minutes if organized.
- Runner sits. Shoes and socks off both feet.
- Inspect: hot spots, maceration, nails, blisters.
- Clean with wipe. Pat completely dry. No tape on damp skin.
- Treat hot spots first. Drain blisters only if necessary with clean technique.
- Fresh socks. Relace shoes. Runner stands and tests before leaving.
Mandatory kit
- Leukotape, kinesiology tape, wipes, blister patches, moleskin
- Scissors, nail clippers, lubricant, powder, spare socks (2+)
- Antibiotic ointment, gloves, cohesive wrap, small towel
When to pull runner: spreading redness, loss of feeling, gait collapse, unmanageable pain.
PR Run · pr.run/foot-care
FAQ
TOR130 - Tot Dret foot questions.
- 01
Where should I stop for foot care at TOR130 - Tot Dret?
TOR130 - Tot Dret mile 49 at mile 48.5, TOR130 - Tot Dret mile 65 at mile 64.6. Those stops carry the most ground and descent behind them, so a sock change and a tape check pay for the minutes they cost.
- 02
Which section of TOR130 - Tot Dret wrecks feet?
Mile 38.4 to 44.4 drops 4,600 ft at 14.6 percent average grade. That is where toes meet the front of the shoe and heels start to lift. Pretape before it, not after.
- 03
Do I need dry socks for the cold sections of TOR130 - Tot Dret?
Lows near 32 degrees F. Wet feet plus cold is how trench foot and numb toes start. Put a dry pair in every bag you will see after dark and warm your feet before you tape.
- 04
How many sock changes for TOR130 - Tot Dret?
Plan one at every foot stop you have access to, and carry one spare pair beyond that. 80.8 miles inside 44 hours is long enough that dry socks are faster than the five minutes they cost.
- 05
What goes in my vest for TOR130 - Tot Dret?
16.2 miles between stations at the widest gap. Carry what you need to fix a hot spot alone. Tape, two wipes, a blister patch, and a small tube of lube covers a hot spot without waiting for crew.
- 06
How do I stop blisters at TOR130 - Tot Dret?
Start from the biggest threat on this course. 27,950 ft of cumulative descent. Nail beds and forefoot pay for all of it. Fit the shoe with room for swelling, pretape the spots that have blistered on you before, keep grit out, and change socks at every stop you have access to. Blisters come from pressure, friction, and moisture, so remove whichever one this course hands you the most of.
- 07
What foot care kit should I pack for TOR130 - Tot Dret?
Beyond the standard kit, this course calls for pretape for toes and heels, extra dry socks and a towel, vest foot kit you can use alone, light you can tape by, moleskin for pressure points. Long descents load the front of the shoe and lift the heel.
- 08
What shoes work for TOR130 - Tot Dret?
75% trail / 20% dirt road / 5% paved at technicality 6/10 points toward Norda 055, Hoka Mafate X, Hoka Mafate X. Whatever you pick, race it on a long run first and leave room for feet that swell over the back half.
Educational only. Not medical advice. Persistent pain, infection, or numbness: see a podiatrist or sports medicine clinician.
Train for it
Feet get you to the finish. The plan gets you there on the clock.
Foot care is one system on TOR130 - Tot Dret. Climbs, descents, heat, fueling, and cutoffs are the rest of it.