How's that for a title??? I know you all want to scroll straight to the lost toe nail pictures, but please look at Kent's Europe pictures first LOL!!!
So I've always heard with lots of running that there is the possibility of losing a toenail. Gross right? I was hoping that that would never happen to me, that I'm not a crazy runner, who runs 20 miles everyday. And I have pretty healthy feet and skin. Well, I guess I am one of those runners. Kinda cool that I am a "real runner" but not so cool losing a toenail ( you wanna see the picture huh!)
Kent had taken over 800 pictures and several videos. I grabbed a few of the best ones. There are so many to choose from, I'll post some more later, I'm sure, as time allows.
The Eiffel tower (899 feet tall)...
A picture taken thru the cross beams- cooool....
Kent at the top...
And the view... amazing...
Kent leaning with the leaning tower of Pisa... is he cute or what??
So I've always heard with lots of running that there is the possibility of losing a toenail. Gross right? I was hoping that that would never happen to me, that I'm not a crazy runner, who runs 20 miles everyday. And I have pretty healthy feet and skin. Well, I guess I am one of those runners. Kinda cool that I am a "real runner" but not so cool losing a toenail ( you wanna see the picture huh!)
Well, some people- after researching it online- have toenails that turn black or blue as they are dying. Usually to bad fitting shoes or just the toes constantly hitting the front of the shoe while running which is my case. Might need to look into getting a half size larger shoe to keep the toes from hitting the shoe. Also some people get blisters under the toe nail. Sounds painful doesn't it!
OK-- THOSE ARE NOT MY FEET! Just wanted you to get a good visual. Got it??? LOL. I looked up all kinds of pictures of "lost toenails due to running" and I seriously grossed my self out. Ok, here's mine...
Not too bad, I was really freaked out at first till I went on line and saw how really bad it can be. Can you even tell which one? It's the one closest to the big toe. It's so weird, it still looks like there's a nail there, but that is all skin just shaped like the toe nail that was above it. CRAZY!!!! So I'm happy to say that it did NOT turn black or blue, it was kind of a faded yellow, so I knew something was going on with it. Not blister underneath- thank goodness. And then last night I was trimming my nails and it just seemed kinda lose--- I know gross right? I just have to share this with you, my readers! But seriously I think I should win for prettiest lost toe nail don't you think?
OK-- THOSE ARE NOT MY FEET! Just wanted you to get a good visual. Got it??? LOL. I looked up all kinds of pictures of "lost toenails due to running" and I seriously grossed my self out. Ok, here's mine...Not too bad, I was really freaked out at first till I went on line and saw how really bad it can be. Can you even tell which one? It's the one closest to the big toe. It's so weird, it still looks like there's a nail there, but that is all skin just shaped like the toe nail that was above it. CRAZY!!!! So I'm happy to say that it did NOT turn black or blue, it was kind of a faded yellow, so I knew something was going on with it. Not blister underneath- thank goodness. And then last night I was trimming my nails and it just seemed kinda lose--- I know gross right? I just have to share this with you, my readers! But seriously I think I should win for prettiest lost toe nail don't you think?It's so weird cause the skin underneath doesn't hurt it's kinda tough like the skin on the bottom of my toes I was so worried it was going to be mushy and "wet" or something and that it would hurt, but it doesn't hurt at all! The real test is tomorrow when I run 4 miles in the Whaling Days Run!!!!
More tomorrow!
3 comments:
You scared the crap out of me with that first picture of the toes. I thought they were yours. I was going to tie you up so you couldn't run any more! If you're losing toenails, you shouldn't run so much. It ain't normal! Kent's pictures are awesome.
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWY!!!!Sorry about whaling days I will have to talk to you later...Love you, Misty.
Looks like a fabulous trip!
Oh, on the running front, you might want to read Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. http://seattle.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2586397030_born_to_run
It's supposed to be a great book (I haven't read it yet) and also goes into minimal footwear which allows your foot to move better, prevents injuries, etc.
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