Next on the list of foot issues faced is athlete’s foot. So why are runners more susceptible to athlete’s foot? This fungus thrives in the presence of dead skin and are also attracted to warm, moist dark environments. So, what better place for the fungus to build a home than in your running shoes? When you run, 250 000 sweat glands at your feet release fluid into your shoes.
Even if the weather is not burningly hot and your feet feel dry, they are sweating. Many runners simply toss their sweaty running shoes into the closet as soon as they get home, leaving the shoe damp enough and the ideal habitat for funguses. Common symptoms of athlete’s foot are itching, stinging and burning sensations between your toes. Not to worry,
it can be treated with antifungal medications.
The black toenail is the bane of every runner’s existence. Obtaining your first black toenail is a sign you’ve moved on your training to a higher level but it is an unsightly view. While it can be quite unpleasant to the eye, over time the old nail will fall off when the new growth underneath pushes it out of the way.
Black toenails are caused when your toe rubs against the front of your shoe. This action then proceeds to get the nail tissue damaged. When damaged, fluid builds up below the existing nail creating a great deal of pressure. The color black is a bruise that comes from the high pressure. If extremely painful, pay a visit to the doctor to drain the fluid beneath the nail bed to relieve the pain. The nail bed regenerates in about three months.
