I'VE GOT BLACK TOENAILS!! I know, I get excited about weird things. And don't worry, I'm not posting pics. Not all 10 are black, just two on my right foot. For years I've seen articles pop up every now and then about runners getting black toe nails, having them fall off or some runners who just don't have nails anymore. I never really thought I'd want to be part of that club but somehow now I feel like I really belong.
There are many ailments and issues that runners get. Chafing, bloody nipples (hope it's just us guys), blisters or the occasional bug in the mouth while running are just a few. But to me, the black toenails have been the Holy Grail. The true mark of a dedicated runner. And something that I've never been able to get. So a couple of days ago, after a long run, I looked down after feeling a little pain and there it was: my first black nail!
My wife already gets on me about the appearance of my feet, always telling me that I should get a pedicure since I wear sandals 12 months of the year. Well now there's not much a pedicurist can do to cover that. But I don't mind. I'll walk around proudly and if anyone asks, tell them I got it from running. And I'll say it with a smile.
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