Ahh…the inevitable runner’s injury. I know…some people would point out that I wouldn’t get injured if I didn’t run. That is true, but then I would beat my kids and weigh 2,000 pounds and those aren’t exactly options either. Anyway, so Jason has wanted to do nothing but eat since he’s been home. Every time I turn around…McDonald’s, Starbucks, Popcorn at night, etc. I have told him I’m determined not to gain the weight back.
I was pretty busy this past Tuesday and wanted to squeeze in a run before I had to get the girls from school. I bought a pair of running shoes on line after Izzy was born. I know what brand, shoe model and size I wear so I just ordered. What I had forgotten is that my feet have grown a half size with each kid. Before Jackie I was an 8 and now….my dress shoes are 9 but my running shoes need to be 9 1/2. So all of this time my shoes have technically been too small, but I make do by wearing thin socks. Except for Tuesday. I only had one pair of running socks in the drawer….yes, I own socks just for running. Anyway, only one pair left, they were thick ones and to make a long story short, I ran in them anyway and have now done something to my 2nd toe on my right foot.
I don’t think its anything serious as I can still bend it and walk on it. But it hurts for ANYTHING to touch it….even my other toes. The end of the toe…everything after the last joint…is red and swollen. I think I just pushed the nail back in to the nail bed and now its ultra-sensitive. Its not turning blue though, which I think is a good sign. 
Nothing ibuprofen can’t fix and seeing as how we go to the clinic on base for medical care, I think we have PLENTY of that around.
