Yeah.. its happened twice to me on my right big toe.. if its loose.. it will eventually fall off (icky i know).. but it does grow back.. and fairly quickly too..
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Other than manky tootsies, I'm fine and dandy chick!Im good.. Hows you? How did you hurt your foot?
it wasnt sore at all.. trust me.. i am suuuch a wimp.. but it really doesnt hurt.. its just because the nails damaged.. and needs to have a new one.. hehe..
It literally just.. falls off.. and thats it.. it is gross though..
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Worked in clarks and saw this all the time - your shoes are too tight around the toe. The press your nail down into the bed and it bursts the blood vessels.
Tip is to cut toenails short, use an emery board to flatten them a little, and get roomier shoesies
G'luck xx
well yes, but this is a common problem
My dad lost his toe nails when he ran a marathon - know your not quite at that stage yet but as your taking this running malarky seriously I would deffo go to a proper running shop and invest in proper shoes made to withstand road running/marathon running..... you wouldn't wanna have to bail out cos of ill fitting shoes now would you..... espec when you've got yourself a new blue night and pink shawl.....lol
Well 8impressed with you running chick.....
Your running shoes are either too tight and low at the front, or you are not doing the laces up tight enough, therefore allowing the feet to slip forwards in the shoes, and the toenails becoming traumatised by rubbing. As others have said, when you are a serious runner, its much better to be properly measured.
The big toenail can take upto a year to grow through in total, so i would guess you're looking at 6 months before it looks normal again, depending on how much you cut off. Leah was correct in suggesting cutting the loose nail back, as otherwise it could get caught in socks, shoes etc and be ripped off. Concerning the nail varnish, if possible, only wear it for special occasions and then remove, as it occludes the nail which needs to breathe, and may possibly start off a fungal infection in the nail, especially when combined with trauma from footwear.
Hope this helps!
Aww thanks for all the advice, really appreciate it
I went this afternoon and got fitted for a pair of running shoes. Was there for nearly an hour and he examined my feet, watched the way I walked and then recorded the way I ran. He said I needed shoes with stability so got a couple of pairs of the ones he suggested. I have to say they feel so much better to run in. My nails are better this morning and the guy in the shop had a poke at them and said that he thought the nails might be ok......so fingers crossed!
How's life with you?
Jem x
Sounds like your nails are gonna be salvaged! I'm glad you got professional advice in the end, it's very common for serious runners to do damage to their feet!
How far can you run now?? If you're getting really into it, i guess it's time to sponsor you!!
I'm ok ta Jem, apart from the weight:sigh:.I am thinking about some sort of surgery now, i cant fight the battle any more.
I just wanted to say EWWW again!! hehe
glad you got some new trainers good job you didn't buy those shiny shiny gold ones hey?!