June
Having spent a large proportion of my time bragging about the ease with which I completed the marathon (no strains, stiches, stoppages etc.) I've now got my comeuppance: A MISSING TOENAIL.
A blister developed on the second toe of my right foot during the marathon and it's since deflated, with the loose skin falling off only today, takign with it the entire toenail. It's a bit gross but doesn't hurt and is apparently caused by your feet expanding a little bit throughout the marathon and rubbing.
Apparently it's very common among runners to shed some nails, especially after such a long race and while it doesn't hurt I am worried about my summer holiday and how long it will take to grow back. Someone told me it will take 2 weeks but if it's bacly damaged it may never return.
Watch this space...
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