1Katie Fowler
Katie Fowler
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
I got this lovely blister after running my first half marathon this February! I have always been blister prone, but this one was the worst I've had.
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After limping through the airport and around my college campus the next day, I used a sterilized needle to drain it, which was difficult because the blister formed under a callus, then kept it clean and bandaged and took it easy for a week. I went back to running the next week, but it took about three weeks to completely heal.
2Elizabeth Kelly
Elizabeth Kelly
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
Health - Injuries.
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How did you rehab them.
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3Kelly Heyer
Kelly Heyer
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
Lots of long runs.
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I didn't.
4Ed Briggs
Ed Briggs
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
About 45 miles per week on roads and trails…And gravity.
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I didn't. Toenails don't have any practical use do they?
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5Kevin Murphy
Kevin Murphy
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
Recumbent elliptical so I could put my surgical foot up and still get a cardio workout in.
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Lots of tender walking. Band-Aid Advanced Healing Blister bandages helped big time here. After this race, I switched to minimalist shoes and haven't had blisters like that since.
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Karen Pannell
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
The toenail started off turning black, and I assumed it would fall off. That toenail kept hanging on for dear life and instead of falling off a hematoma grew underneath the nail and kept getting bigger and bigger. Then the ugly thing in the picture formed! Meanwhile, the same thing was starting with my second toe on the other foot!
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I went to a podiatrist and he debrided both second toenails saying they SHOULD grow back normal. He was wrong. Both second toes still have dried up hematomas underneath them and one of them turned black again after my race last weekend!!
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7David Brewington
David Brewington
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
I ran (and completed) the Keys100 on May 16 and 17 (32 1/2 hours) without stopping to change my shoes or socks (a bad idea, in retrospect!).
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Four of the toenails were so badly damaged from the salty bath in my socks that they had partially separated. I kept the toes dry (except for showering) for four days and at that point I was able to peel the nails back toward the tip of each toe. I then used scissors to trim the dried nail and skin away. Three days later I got a manicure and everything was good to go!
8Kaye McLagan
Kaye McLagan
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
Training for the 30K Around The Bay and various trail runs
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Just let the toenail fall off! Who needs them anyway?? No pedicure for me this year, I may scare the esthetician away!
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9Annie C.
Annie C.
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
Training for the Miami Half Marathon in Chicago...during winter...with lots of snow...and slush...and -30 degree windchill. I had frostbite on all 10 toes, and lost four toenails.
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I saw a really great podiatrist who removed the dead toenails, and shaved off the frostbite.
10Abby Coers
Abby Coers
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
These feet have run over 1,000 miles for several years, including seven marathons, and one foot has also gone through bunion surgery. Bruised and missing toenails, calluses, and scars...proud of these nasty feet!
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I am extra careful, so I don't stub the fresh blisters. I "trim down" calluses but I really don't do much. My boyfriend even refuses to touch my feet in fear he will lose a toenail!
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11Matt Wood
Matt Wood
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
About 45 miles per week on roads and trails…And gravity.
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I pulled two nails off when they were ready, drained the blood from a big toe on accident when I squeezed it too hard, a few Epsom salt soaks. But most importantly, I keep pounding the pavement!
12Madison Fowler
Madison Fowler
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
My feet got that way strictly from running!
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I did absolutely nothing to rehab them except for continuing to run.
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13Colin
Colin
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
Running.
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Massage.
14Kelly Spaulding
Kelly Spaulding
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
buying the right running shoes.
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I took a week off, popped and drained the blister, and eventually removed the toenail.
Amateur foot surgery following Thames Path 100 mile race blisters resource page.
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15Chris C.
Chris C.
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
After my first trail race. You don't feel it until it's over!
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Years of backpacking, trail crews, and running.
16Maggie Graham
Maggie Graham
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
80 Best Hydration Packs!
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How I Resumed Running After Compartment Syndrome.
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17David Dorn
David Dorn
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
CA Notice at Collection!
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No rehab…they just eventually fall off!
18Ashley Anderson
Ashley Anderson
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
Hood to Coast 2014. Too many miles in too short of time with my poor toes squished into the way too narrow top of my shoes.
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I had to drain three blood blisters from under my toenails. And I had to remove two nails completely. Band-Aids helped too.
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19Cheryl
Cheryl
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
Started running in 2005...next thing I know I needed surgery to cut and lengthen tendons and repinning of dislocated toes.
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The Grossest Runners’ Feet You’ve Ever Seen.
20Pete Meighan
Pete Meighan
Miles, 3 River Crossings, 0 Foot Problems: Here’s What I Wore?
Health - Injuries.
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No rehab. It's an ongoing issue. Hasn't stopped me yet.
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