Toenails!

Just wanted to remind you to cut your toenails! This is my first walk and I was so excited to hit the pavement this past weekend in nice weather for a change. One toe was digging into another and after 4 miles I had to take my shoe off and wrap my toe with a tissue. Just a tad bloody but I did the whole 8 miles I was aiming to. I can't wait til May 1st!

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Permalink Reply by Melody Wright on February 18, 2010 at 6:33pm
good pointer!!!!!! Hope your toe gets better!!!
Permalink Reply by Karen Rosenzweig on February 18, 2010 at 7:26pm
Sneakers, socks, toe nail maintenance are very important to a pain-free walk. I wrote a blog post about it last year http://amberstang.wordpress.com/2009/08/29/the-agony-of-da-feet/
Permalink Reply by Lisa Green on March 16, 2010 at 2:49pm
Thank you so much for this info. I know my "new" shoes that I'm trying to break in are already questionable as far as the size. Now I know I need to break in a bigger pair. But shoes that are too big also will cause blisters. . . Argh what a vicious cycle!
Permalink Reply by Christine Kelley on March 16, 2010 at 4:05pm
I got my shoes a full size larger and added arch supports
Permalink Reply by Christine Kelley on February 19, 2010 at 6:34pm
I was warned about toenail trauma... a freind said she lost three on her last walk!
Permalink Reply by Sharlene on February 27, 2010 at 11:40pm
I had blisters under my toenails last year in my SF walk. I lost all toenails with the exception of my big toes. At least the nails do not fall off until they are almost grown back. I did everything I was suppose to when it came to preparing, but it still happened. They are all back and I am ready to do it again.
Permalink Reply by Sharon Staples on February 28, 2010 at 5:04pm
Thank you so much for that. I think that would freak me out to get a blister "under" the nail. How can you tell?
I do think I may loose a nail. Half of it has turned white. I feel like I'm a real walker now!
Permalink Reply by Sharlene on February 28, 2010 at 7:44pm
I didn't know at first. My feet were hurting so badly. Sunday morning I looked at them and they actually looked swollen under the toe nails. I should have gone to first aid unit to have them looked at. Instead, I threw on my flip flops and headed out to complete the walk. Monday, I went to the doctor and that is how I found out.
Sounds like you will be losing a nail, It is already growing back though so it is not so bad.
I have heard it is pretty normal.
I have different shoes this year and will be walking 12 miles next weekend. That will give me an idea if these shoes will work better.
Good luck to you!
Permalink Reply by Jennifer Miller Smith on March 5, 2010 at 6:39am
zomg yes! and keep them trimmed! and don't have a pedicure while you're training, save it for after the event!
Permalink Reply by Esmeralda Lopez on March 13, 2010 at 5:09am
Wow...thanks! I didn't even know to worry about this, since it'll be my first time walking. Sounds scary. I'm walking 2 times a week right now and doing 4-5 miles each day, but haven't had problems with any kind of blisters.
Do you guys recommend for me to go to work the next day after the walk? I haven't yet requested the day off from work.
Permalink Reply by Susan McIntosh on March 14, 2010 at 2:19pm
I took the time off, I am worried that I will have blisters, I am a nurse and work 12 hours shifts, the thought of having to walk/stand for 12 hours was more than I was prepared to deal with. I have a stock of vacation, so I will be recovering with my feet resting for a few days after. If you can get it, I'd take the day off.
Permalink Reply by Sharlene on March 14, 2010 at 5:47pm
I took two days off because I was not sure how I would feel after the walk. I am doing the same this year.

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