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soehlerking
soehlerking Posts: 589 Member
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TMI: Did my final run (four miles) before my Half-Marathon (Sunday)...and I took off my sock to find blood all over my toes. I can't see any damage or bruising, but the blood appears to be coming from under my toenails. I'm afraid I'm going to lose my toenails during my Half. Gross...sorry. Any advice on how to avoid that??

Sorry for being a wimp.

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  • 230137isntmyweight
    230137isntmyweight Posts: 256 Member
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    I have no idea, maybe tape across the toes?
  • yogibella
    yogibella Posts: 321 Member
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    I had a bloody toe once and I wasn't quite sure how or where it was coming from either! I think it was just extra friction from a long run. So I don't know much about losing toenails but I would just make sure to wear a thin but comfortable pair of tech socks for your race, maybe tie your shoe with a little more room in the toe-box and tape the nail down with a band-aid if it hurts? Oh and make sure ALL your toenails are trimmed. Good luck on your race!
  • soehlerking
    soehlerking Posts: 589 Member
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    Thank you!!

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