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Re: LOSS OF TOENAILS

guest — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:57:29 GMT

I lost a half a toenail sort of. I can feel that toe (the 2nd one on my left foot) being pressed on by something after about 15 miles. Anything less than that and it's fine. I have room to wiggle it and it doesn't feel like it's hitting the end of the shoe. Maybe it's hitting my other toe. Definitely go to a good running shoe store, and get fitted for shoes in the afternoon when your feet are at their natural largest, since they will expand during a long run.

Re: LOSS OF TOENAILS

guest — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:36:17 GMT

Toenails I lost a bunch before I started buying my shoes at the running shoe store. I was appearantly buying shoes that were too small. Since then I've been using Asics either Kayano 13s or 2130s and haven't lost. I did lose 2 when I tried those stupid Nike+ shoes...X-(

Re: LOSS OF TOENAILS

guest — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:51:11 GMT

TowsonRunner wrote:

I've lose one toe nail in my life. Twice. Second toe, left foot. That one may have been the little piggie that went to the market but got run over by a bus. I don't remember. I haven't seen any toenails, but I'll keep an eye out for them. I did, by chance, lose my marbles when I first signed up for this board. Imagine that.:|

Did you try going to a true running store? If not for Lenzlaw Press-On-Nails, then maybe some semi-pro advice from people that sell shoes to people that apparently drop their toe nails all over the place not to mention have bad knees, IT-band issues, shin-splints, corns, blisters, plantar fasciitis, etc... I think that would be your best approach.

Love it! ROTFL....

Re: LOSS OF TOENAILS

guest — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:19:16 GMT

Man, y'all wanna see some ugly messed-up toenails as a result of shoes, try pointe shoes. Might as well drop an anvil on your foot.

Nausea....yeah, we've all been there. As for recovery drinks, I'm a big fan of chocolate milk. (or, even better, butterscotch or caramel milk, but the syrup is harder to find). It's yummy and keeps my mind distracted while I'm sitting in an ice bath freezing my butt off.

Best drunk through a straw, of course.

Re: LOSS OF TOENAILS

guest — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:28:56 GMT

Joy:

For recorvery, don't forget to try a high-protein SlimFast or even better - the 35g protein drink from Trader Joe's. They both taste the same; prepackaged; easy to toss in a cooler if you are off on a trail.

Re: LOSS OF TOENAILS

guest — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:11:10 GMT

Re: LOSS OF TOENAILS

guest — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:42:12 GMT

tjtaylor95 wrote:
Len~

Glad to know I am not the only one who has a hard time finding an appetite sometimes after long runs. What do you usually drink? Carnation Breakfast seems to be popular but I haven't tried it yet. Thank.

Joy

After races, I usually drink just water. I might nibble on a bagel or a banana if I'm feeling pretty good. At home I might have something like Gatorade, or skim milk - nothing too heavy, but with a little flavor.

Re: LOSS OF TOENAILS

guest — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:16:58 GMT

lenzlaw wrote:
I too have the problem of not wanting to eat after the marathon. In Nashville we all went out to eat right after and I didn't order anything because I knew I wouldn't be able to eat it. Push the fluids if you can, that's important, preferably something with some calories. It's usually four or five hours before my appetite returns.

I had a hot dog at the finish line before we went out to eat

I needed some protein! What's up with nothing but loads of carbs at the finish lines???

Sorry to get off track. I agree, cutting my toenails helps more than anything with sore toes, Lauren!

Re: LOSS OF TOENAILS

guest — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:05:44 GMT

I may have overlooked it, but I didn't see this suggestion anywhere...

A lot of times the thing people overlook is the actual length of your toenail...

CUT THEM SHORT. I cut them as short as humanly possible two days before the marathon. Three marathons, zero black toenails, zero toenails lost.

It doesn't matter how well your shoes fit, if you're not cutting your toenails short enough, you're going to have a problem.

Re: LOSS OF TOENAILS

guest — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:52:07 GMT

Len~

Glad to know I am not the only one who has a hard time finding an appetite sometimes after long runs. What do you usually drink? Carnation Breakfast seems to be popular but I haven't tried it yet. Thank.

Joy