Sore toes/toenail after running today?

[MetalMommy]

I had my race this morning,
which went very well.....except that they marked the course wrong and never double checked so we all ran an extra mile! lol.

but afterwards I noticed my 2nd toe...the toenail is slightly darknened and rather sore. Will this go away on its own or do I need to go to the doctor and have them drill a small hole to release pressure?

[TinaBee]

it will probably bruise/turn black. it's pretty common and will be fine.

make sure you keep your toe nails clipped short if your gonna be running

[Raedar]

I had my race this morning,
which went very well.....except that they marked the course wrong and never double checked so we all ran an extra mile! lol.

but afterwards I noticed my 2nd toe...the toenail is slightly darknened and rather sore. Will this go away on its own or do I need to go to the doctor and have them drill a small hole to release pressure?

I get this sometimes after running . . . and it always turns black and then falls off. It's the grossest thing ever . . . my mom used to tell me my toes were possessed, lol. They always grow back purty again, though. =]

Grats anyways on the successful race!

[CATRACCOM]

How old are your shoes?

[txlftngrl]

I had this happen when I played basketball in highschool. Brusied a couple toenails and even lost one I think. Turns out the shoe was too small(though it didnt feel too tight). Perhaps this was your problem? (:

tex

[mostloyal]

Good to hear your race went well. shame about the toes though. i also had this problem with my previous pair of shoes, they were a tad too small.

[Athea]

I had the same problem a few years ago, just from walking around a festival for two days! Both my big toe nails went black and dropped off. It was pretty horrible.

They do grow back but it takes a looooong time!