Hi! How’s it going? Today is a rest day for me so I’m a bit antsy. Isn’t that the worst? I just want to run! (and eat)
At least I can write about running to keep me busy today. and we’re speaking about a terrific question I get from readers all the time – “How do you keep all your toe nails while training for a race?!”
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Well, the short answer is – often I don’t. but after 50+ half marathons and 20+ full marathons I have come to learn a thing or two about keeping my feet healthy.
I live in southern California, which indicates it is always chancla sandal weather here. So keeping my feet and toes looking good is a bit important. Plus, if my feet look tragic my pals talk crap and tell me to get my life together. That’s just added incentive, right?!
Anyway. here are some suggestions to keep your toe nails and feet looking like non-runner feet even when you’re racking up major miles…
How To keep Your toe nails and Feet healthy When You Run
1. keep your toe nails short.
This is a very easy, but crucial tip. If your toe nails are too long they will hit against the front or top of your running shoes – over and over and over. That repetitive tapping might not hurt – you probably won’t even notice it. but after a while your toe nails may bruise, turn black and/or fall off.
Keep your toe nails short and neat. This Camiseta Cerezo Osaka is also valuable to stop ingrown toenails.
2. get sized for your running shoes.
Wearing running shoes in the wrong size can result in blisters, slipping, scrubing and other issues. shoes that are too small add to the probably of pounding on your nails discussed above.
Go to a running shoe store to get professionally fitted for your size. If you have large Camiseta Fútbol or narrow feet request ideas on shoes that will work for your foot type. and if you ever decide to change running shoe brands research how different brands fit. Some shoes just in shape tighter or run smaller/larger than others.
I size up in a few running shoes like Brooks and Under Armour.
3. give them some love.
Get a pedicure or give yourself a pedicure at home every now and then. If your feet tend to be dry put lotion on them before you go to sleep.
But – don’t be too aggressive with your feet. I know exfoliators and other gadgets are incredibly popular ideal now. I think they’re amazing too and recently purchased the PedEgg Power to try out myself. but I realize that scrubbing to hard or exfoliating the skin on your feet down too much might result in blisters.
Pay attention to your feet and tend to any trouble spots, but keep in mind that poking and scrubbing and trimming can irritate the skin too. It’s all about balance.
4. stop blisters.
If you have the ideal size and type shoes but Camiseta Olympique Lyonnais are still getting blisters consider changing up your socks. invest in a pair of elegant socks produced running.
If that doesn’t work add Body Glide or vaseline to your trouble spots.
My favorite socks are:
Asics low Socks
ProCompression low socks
5. love your feet!
Even if you do everything ‘right’ you may still get black toenails, lose toe nails or get blisters. It happens. This is part of the price you pay for being remarkable and running so much.
Love your feet for all the miles they carry you. love your feet for being strong and being able to run.
Here’s a picture of Vegas’ patas because they are so cute…
Question: What days are your rest days? Do you keep them the same every week or switch it up?
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