It seems simple enough, but sometimes you just forget, or put it off, or just don't pay attention to your toenails entirely. Problem is, too-long toenails can wreak havoc on a runner's feet, whether you're heading out on a three-mile jog or running a marathon. I'm not talking full-on pedicure either (though, how wonderfully indulgent are they?) — I'm talking making sure they're short enough to Read more

With some of the most major marathons of the year just weeks away, first-time marathoners are bound to come across some fun surprises in the final weeks of training. I ran a marathon in 2008 and found all kinds while training. Here, a list of some of my "favorite" unexpected surprises that I'm sure many of you first-time and seasoned marathon runners can relate to: Weight gain With the mileage Read more

For marathoners, crossing the finish line comes with battle scars — sore muscles, sunburn, sore nipples, and the impressive yet painful bruised toenails. Even though their feet are protected by socks and cushioned sneaks, the repetitive banging against the front of a runner's shoe causes bleeding under the nails, and can sometimes cause nails to just fall off. When these damaged nails do grow Read more

J.Crew President and Creative Director Jenna Lyons included a candid shot of her painting her toddler's toenails in the most recent J. Crew catalog. The only "problem"? Lyons's child is a boy, and some people are doing a lot of pearl clutching about it. To see what the critics are saying, just keep reading. Read more

The weather is heating up, so open-toed shoes are coming out. One day, probably very soon, many of us will be faced with a dilemma: wear cute sandals and risk exposing busted-looking toes, or hide our feet in oppressively hot sneakers. This doesn't have to be a conundrum, though. There are plenty of ways to fake pretty, pedicured feet when you don't have time for a pedicure. To find out five Read more

A runner's feet take quite the beating with all the repetitive pounding, sweating, and muscle exertion. Here are five ways to help ease soreness and prevent foot injuries that could sideline your running routine. Grab a tennis ball: If you have a loving friend who's offering to rub your feet regularly, that's great, but most of us don't have that luxury. Instead, perform a little self-massage Read more

As the parent of a 12-year-old Parson Russell Terrier, I've been fortunate to watch Lily age gracefully into her twilight years while maintaining much of her spunk and agility. But each day I encounter clear signals that she's achieved senior citizen status: the onset of cataracts makes her timid around now-blurry strangers, and bathroom breaks are a frequent necessity (or so our carpet has Read more

Buying the right running shoe takes time. Finding a shoe that works with your running style and foot usually means an in-store visit to a running specialty store for expert advice. A good running shoe store will look at your foot type, normal running distance, past or current injuries, pronation, foot length, and instep height, along with other parameters, says Lori Shannon, owner of women's Read more