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Runner’s Toes
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Posted 9 days ago Ok, I recently increased mileage and time running to 1 hour and as I kick off my shoes, a few toe nails are black and blue; this is not from rough terrain. Does any one know why this happens? Muscle tone, toes striking shoe? |
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| Posted 9 days ago It's happened to me in ballet - I know it's not the same, but in that case it's definitely justy our toes are hitting the inside of your footware in a way they shouldn't! Consider thicker socks and shoes a half-size up :) |
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| Posted 6 days ago Are you wearing cotton socks? They can rub roughly against your toes and turn them black and blue. Try running with dri-fit or socks made particularly for running. |
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| Posted 3 days ago I was wearing cotton and then I switched to ‘light’ wool socks and discovered why runners love their wool. I am thinking about doing a half marathon; does anyone have training suggestions? |
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| Posted 2 days ago Run 1/3 of the distance of the marathon three times a week. Then run the full distance once a week. |
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| Posted 1 day ago Great, thank you for the feedback. On a weekly basis, I do 2-3 intense cardio-workouts (outrigging) for 1:30 to 2:00 hours. Then on alternate days I change intensity to moderate and run two, 40-45 minute runs followed later in the week with (1), 1 hour 8 minute run. I keep the mileage reasonable by limiting increases to once every 3 weeks at 10% of the total distance covered, until I hit my goal. How many weeks before race day do I run the set distance, at race pace and when do I taper? 2 weeks out from race day? |