Black and blue toenail?

[joenali]

Ok! I had two during IM training, caused by a hot day, old bike shoes and foot swelling. Now I have a nice dark purple toenail (middle toe) and I've never gotten one running, ever. And it hurts!

Why now? What causes these to happen all of a sudden?

Eta: I keep my toenails super short. Shoes are fine, not old and the same brand and version I've used for quite awhile .

[reginaphalange72]

That's bizarre! I have no idea, but feel your pain. Black toenails are the WORST.

[blndsnbrdr]

Have you changed terrain, pace or distances? Or socks?

Doesn't matter which shoes I wear, downhills do a number on my toenails. One pair of shoes affects the 2nd toe, the other pair affects the 3rd pair. Its rather annoying but I do not have a fix for it...just not flip flops, ever!

[joenali]

Pace has gotten a tiny bit faster, but certainly nothing crazy fast lol ! Same terrain, same socks.