A running blog for non-runners. Spur of the moment entry to the 2008 Edinburgh Marathon sparked a love/hate relationship with long distance running. Follow me as I navigate my way through the running jungle, racking up race entries, blisters and glory!

Sunday 15 June 2008

Toe Nail Fell Off

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...

Wednesday 4 June 2008

Pictures and Time Break Down

Wednesday June 4th

Here are some pictures of me taking part in the marathon together with a breakdown of my time over the course.

I haven't yet tried running again since completing the marathon, gave myself a full ten days off to recover. I felt awful last Monday and Tuesday and was still not walking 100% properly on Wednesday. By the weekend I was fine but still had a slight hamstring pull along the back of my left leg and didn't want to risk damage by running on it.

Off running tonight for the first time, will blog my progress.

NOW: Looking for next challenge to sign up to!



The breakdown shows I ran fairly consistently throughout, slowing by around what's expected during such a long race.



At the start: looking very happy. You can see the arm pouch bulging full of jelly babies and gel and the raspberry flavoured Zade in hand.





I like this picture: around 2-3 miles in and I'm running well.


Later on, not looking so happy but still trying to smile. This is around mile 16.