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Re: Anyone run a marathon on a broken toe?

ksrunr — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:28:50 GMT

You've done the training, paid your entry, made plans and travel arrangements, ran 7 miles with no problems, you've overcome other health issues (diabetes), and you've your doctor's blessing. Go for it. If you have to stop, what have you lost. Still you have a great attempt and vacation. My wife who just ran a 4:32 marathon ran Disney last year in almost 6 hours with a hairline fractured shin. She cried every step of the way but wasn't going to be denied. Everyone has different pain tolerance. Try and it might be just fine. Good luck.

Re: Anyone run a marathon on a broken toe?

Active Toby — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:17:29 GMT

Oh boy, this doesn't seem like a good idea to me. I've broken my big toe, dislocated my 2nd toe and broken my 5th metatarsal. I could never imagine running on a broken digit!

Anyone run a marathon on a broken toe?

Rtrav — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:09:26 GMT

Yeah, I broke my second toe on my right foot last weekend carrying a rather heavy box of Christmas decorations down to the basement (Bah Humbug!)

I had just started tapering for the Disney Marathon next weekend. The toe is black and blue, but luckily it doesn't seem to hurt unless I clench my toes, which I won't be doing during the race. I ran seven miles this morning (after getting the ok from the orthopedist) and it felt ok. I've buddy wrapped it to the third toe and it only felt a little weird but not painful.

My question is what should I expect during the marathon itself? I was hoping to beat my PR of 3:52 since I hear Disney is flat, but at this point I'm just focusing on finishing. Any suggestions?

BTW, I'm a Type 1 diabetic so I run with an insulin pump and blood glucose meter. I use the Galloway method during the race so I can check my blood sugars during the walk breaks. I'm guessing the walk breaks will also help with the toe, too.