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Newtrekathoner
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Posted: 07 July 2012 at 8:38am \| IP Logged

Hi,
Has anyone had experience of their toenails going black (and very painful)
after walking several miles? I walked 9 miles in approach shoes I had worn
for a walk in Norther Spain 2 years ago. They are not worn, but obviously
my feet have changed.

By the end of the walk my big toenails were painful. I then discovered they
had turned black!

Should I continue walking (in better shoes) or should I rest my feet?
I'm doing a 26 mile trekathon on September 8th so I need to build my
stamina.

Sue

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Posted: 26 July 2012 at 1:47pm \| IP Logged

Hi Sue.

Yes I have experienced this problem when walking distances and it usually is related to the shoes you are wearing. As you will need time to break them in you really should consider getting a new pair now - you may even want to get properly 'fitted' at one of the specialist shops. When I started doing marathon length walks I visited a podiatrist who gave me some useful advice - it may help you???

Buy good quality walking shoes or boots (obvious I know)
Your feet will swell when you walk a distance so make sure you buy shoes with some additional room in - say a half-to-one size over your normal shoe size.
Make sure you are wearing good socks underneath.

I have very sensitive feet so I tend to use two pairs of shoes and change them about half way...but just a change of socks can help.

If you do (or have) lose your toenail dont despair - it will grow back. I've lost several of mine a few times now

Hope you enjoy your trek.

Jill

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Posted: 26 July 2012 at 3:32pm \| IP Logged

Hi Jill,
Thanks for your message and helpful advice. I bought new shoes immediately after it happened.
The boots I was wearing were ones that had walked me 110 miles (over 10 days)on the Camino in NW Spain. My physio said they still looked good to wear, but I realise my feet have changed shape a bit maybe because I've been wearing Vivo Barefoot shoes for walking in the Park. Hence the black toenails.

I walked twice around Richmond Park and Richmond,on Tuesday, having broken in my new Meindl walking shoes--and my feet are fine in those, even after 22.5 miles.
I would love to change shoes half way through the trekathon, but don't think I can face carrying the spare pair! I will change socks, though, and massage my feet with Body shop peppermint foot lotion, which is a great reviver!
Good luck with your walking, too.
Sue

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