Plantar warts interfering with run training

Well, I thought I would post an update now that it has been 48 hours since starting the "Duct" tape treatment.  And...WOW what a difference.  The pain from the plantars warts is all but gone.  I was able to run an almost pain free 4 miles last evening and now I am so excited that it looks like I might not have to tolerate this anymore. 

As for the details, I'll spare you the graphics but the warts and surounding skin apprear to be dead.  the largest one has pushed itself towards the surface and is easy to shave off.  I will probably continue this process for a couple more days.

I realize this is a pretty nasty subject but I know many people deal with this...OR have it and don't know how to deal with it.  I can honestly say this seems to be working.

Just curious...how exactly did you apply the duct tape?  In small sections...or one larger piece covering your entire forefoot?  I'm fairly certain that I am dealing with the same issue here...I see small holes in very calloused skin.  I don't see any dark spots (which I thought was typical with Plantar's warts).  At first I thought it may have just been some heavily calloused areas that were just painful from the hardened skin...but after looking closer, I do see small holes that look as if a needle were pricked into my skin.  Would this be Plantar's?  I've tried various OTC wart removing products such as Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away...but haven't been too successful.  They feel really painful if I walk around the house barefoot, and the pain is pretty bad about midway through short (3 miles) runs. 

Sounds like Plantars to me based on everything you describe.  The accute pain from walking around barefoot is common for those suffering from this.  I too had the small holes in very calloused areas with barely noticable black dot. (which is actually a tiny blood vessel i'm told)

As far as my application method, i would use two pieces that cover the entire ball of my foot and one piece around my big toe.  I just think if you use fewer and larger strips it stays in place longer without curling and getting sock fuzz on the edges.  You are going to have to re-apply once a day. 

I am now on Day 5 and I have zero pain...except for the blister that I got from running with the tape on my foot.  HA! go figure.  Should have made sure it was a little more secure before running with it on.  It ended up rubbing at the arch of my foot so take precuation.

So, give it a try.  Sounds like yours aren't too bad yet in the sense of being very visible - just painful.  I would think you should notice a difference within 48 hours like I did.  I feel like a new man! Good luck