Ahhh, that's better, looks worse than it really is. It was actually a big relief removing this "Bad Boy" has it has been causing me some major grief for the last 4 weeks since the North Face Endurance Challenge.
"I was not that attached to it anyway"
Who in the hell needs these "horn like Talons ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toe_nails
And further more what are they for ?
Thanks Sponge Bob, now I will not scare my kids anymore with my "Gammie Toe"
"Aesthetics aside, a healthy (finger)nail has the function of protecting the distal phalanx, the fingertip, and the surrounding soft tissues from injuries. It also serves to enhance precise delicate movements of the distal digits through counter-pressure exerted on the pulp of the finger. [1] The nail then acts as a counterforce when the end of the finger touches an object, thereby enhancing the sensitivity of the fingertip,[11] even though there are no nerve endings in the nail itself. Finally, the nail functions as a tool, enabling for instance a so called "extended precision grip" (e.g. pulling out a splinter in one's finger)."
From a trail runners perspective they are all fine and dandy until they start to get black, bruised, loosen and finally drop off. Despite my finest efforts to tape, lubricate, isolate (Injii socks) my toes,buy shoes that fit correctly and of course tie my laces just tight enough to minimize movement by my toes in said running shoes. I am still occasionally getting black toes and losing nails.
Are they a "badge of honor ?" or overly enthusiastic runners who just don't know when to stop ?
You be the judge.
Arguably one of the most competitive field of "elite" runners in North America in 2010. One by a Spanish plumber aged 35 Migueal Heras, who obviously manages his time well enough to beat some of the best north American trail runners, in 6 hours an dchange, wow... beyond my comprehension...
Full article North Face Endurance
http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=21427
"Heras pulled even with Roes roughly four miles from the finish. No surge was needed by the Spaniard to dispatch America’s best, just a simple steady move granted Heras a convincing four-minute win. Heras, the brother of former Lance Armstrong teammate Roberto Heras, pumped his arms in celebration. His win wasn’t without struggle, though. Through a translator, Heras recalled the intense groin pain that he felt throughout the race; he visibly grimaced in memory of the pain. So great was the discomfort that he confessed to having thoughts of dropping out, “many, many times.” Thoughts of the long distance he’d traveled to compete propelled him forward. After a post-race hot shower, Heras’ scruffy cheeks beamed with a smile when asked about the $10,000 prize, the biggest payday of his career."
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