I was not aware that these were common long distance running issues until about 5 minutes ago....Oh boy I can't wait!
I was chatting earlier with some friends on Facebook about our upcoming 1/2 marathon later this year and one mentioned she had heard runners have ugly toenails. I hadn't heard of this so I said I would do some research and see what I could find out. I have several friends/acquaintances that have run 1/2 to full marathons and sent emails asking them for first hand experience on this topic.
While I am waiting for their email responses I did what any insane idiot does; I Googled it. The web is a funny thing, its both a wealth of information and just about the scariest place on Earth. Seriously. I learned all sorts of fun things that will quite possibly occur as I begin to rack up the miles.
This year I have intentions of completing 2 half marathons, but had tossed around the idea of doing a full 26.2 miles the following year.
I'm seriously reconsidering.
During my research I came across this article in which the author outlined the 10 grossest things about training for a marathon.
#1 Toenails falling off----this I was recently made aware of
#2 Smelly clothes----uh duh, where there's sweat there's stink
#3 Sweat down there----food for thought, but not shocking
#4 Blood blisters under callouses----no fun...more thinking
#5 Shoulder zits----really, why?
#6 Gnarly hair from daily washing----note to self...buy deep conditioner
#7 Nausea----she writes about having stomach issues during a long run and needing to find a public toilet ASAP...sounds awesome...
#8 Sore breasts----I'd need breasts to make sore...hahaha
#9 Bloody nipples----I'm having breast feeding flashbacks...luckily she says this is mostly a male issue!
#10 "Chub rub" a.k.a thighs rubbing together----luckily since I've lost weight this is not an issue for me
I'm hoping to avoid most of these issues by using proper shoes, good hygiene, Body Glide, frequent conditioning treatments and washing my workout clothes regularly. The one thing on this list that sticks out is the bit about nausea. I did more Googling and came across numerous articles about "Runner's Trots."
Well there's some fun stuff to think about.
I recently checked out this park near my house that was revamped over the last year or so. They added all sorts of new stuff, one being nice walking/biking/running paths. Overall if you follow the outermost loop its supposed to be 2.5 miles, but there are lots of twists and turns you could take...and get lost in the forest...and eaten by wolves...LOL
I was chatting earlier with some friends on Facebook about our upcoming 1/2 marathon later this year and one mentioned she had heard runners have ugly toenails. I hadn't heard of this so I said I would do some research and see what I could find out. I have several friends/acquaintances that have run 1/2 to full marathons and sent emails asking them for first hand experience on this topic.
While I am waiting for their email responses I did what any insane idiot does; I Googled it. The web is a funny thing, its both a wealth of information and just about the scariest place on Earth. Seriously. I learned all sorts of fun things that will quite possibly occur as I begin to rack up the miles.
This year I have intentions of completing 2 half marathons, but had tossed around the idea of doing a full 26.2 miles the following year.
I'm seriously reconsidering.
During my research I came across this article in which the author outlined the 10 grossest things about training for a marathon.
#1 Toenails falling off----this I was recently made aware of
#2 Smelly clothes----uh duh, where there's sweat there's stink
#3 Sweat down there----food for thought, but not shocking
#4 Blood blisters under callouses----no fun...more thinking
#5 Shoulder zits----really, why?
#6 Gnarly hair from daily washing----note to self...buy deep conditioner
#7 Nausea----she writes about having stomach issues during a long run and needing to find a public toilet ASAP...sounds awesome...
#8 Sore breasts----I'd need breasts to make sore...hahaha
#9 Bloody nipples----I'm having breast feeding flashbacks...luckily she says this is mostly a male issue!
#10 "Chub rub" a.k.a thighs rubbing together----luckily since I've lost weight this is not an issue for me
I'm hoping to avoid most of these issues by using proper shoes, good hygiene, Body Glide, frequent conditioning treatments and washing my workout clothes regularly. The one thing on this list that sticks out is the bit about nausea. I did more Googling and came across numerous articles about "Runner's Trots."
Well there's some fun stuff to think about.
I recently checked out this park near my house that was revamped over the last year or so. They added all sorts of new stuff, one being nice walking/biking/running paths. Overall if you follow the outermost loop its supposed to be 2.5 miles, but there are lots of twists and turns you could take...and get lost in the forest...and eaten by wolves...LOL
Ok there are no wolves. I think.
This picture is from a while ago and there are even more little paths connecting throughout the forest.
My point being I might be way out in no man's land with nothing but trees and the trails when the "trots" hit.
Thanks Google. Thanks a million. Now not only do I need to carry my phone, my iPod and some mace, but a wet wipe or toilet paper need to be added. Plus water. I might as well get a rolling suitcase!
All jokes aside, this whole bit about nausea and "runner's trots" is going to require more research. Instead of emails I think I may need to have lunch with a girlfriend of mine who has run several 1/2 marathons, as this is bit more delicate a question than I wanna send in an email. Can you imagine getting an email with the subject line "Did you almost shit your pants while running that 1/2 marathon?" LOL
And on that note, I got to run....
This picture is from a while ago and there are even more little paths connecting throughout the forest.
My point being I might be way out in no man's land with nothing but trees and the trails when the "trots" hit.
Thanks Google. Thanks a million. Now not only do I need to carry my phone, my iPod and some mace, but a wet wipe or toilet paper need to be added. Plus water. I might as well get a rolling suitcase!
All jokes aside, this whole bit about nausea and "runner's trots" is going to require more research. Instead of emails I think I may need to have lunch with a girlfriend of mine who has run several 1/2 marathons, as this is bit more delicate a question than I wanna send in an email. Can you imagine getting an email with the subject line "Did you almost shit your pants while running that 1/2 marathon?" LOL
And on that note, I got to run....