Hardcore Runners Remove Their Toenails, Permanently


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 37 comments

Prevent Bruised Toenails by Removing Them Surgically

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

Runner's Issue: Black Toenails?


Updated 04/09/12 6:11 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Runner's Issue: Black Toenails?

There are many health perks to endurance training for events like marathons, but there are some unfortunate consequences to logging that many miles. You could end up with a subungual hematoma, which is medical speak for bleeding under your toenails. This condition of blood collecting under the nailbed can cause some severe pain, and it will also turn your toenails black – painful and not at Read more