After 10 months of running and hiking barefoot I have my first injury, frostbite on a few of my toes.
The temperatures had gotten very cold where I live after a warm November. I went out 3 times last week in different conditions. The first day was 10 degrees F. with snow on the ground. I didn't run very far that day. Next day I went out in 3 degree F., but on a dry surface. I made it about 1 mile. Day 3 I ran in 29 degree F. on snow, 2 miles. There wasn't any point during these runs and after that I though I had damaged my toes. The tips of several of my toes were a little sore, but I thought this might be because of snow being more abrasive and I was gripping more with my toes during running.
Two days later I did a long run/hike in Merrells and barefoot in warm conditions. No Problems.
Two days later I was on a trail run with huaraches and barefoot in warm conditions. Halfway through the run the pads on my toes started peeling up and bleeding. At first I thought I must have scuffed a rock, but I did not remember doing that. It didn't bother me, so I finished the run.
After, it was a nasty mess and very painful. Luckily, my understanding wife cleaned me up and bandaged me.
So, big rookie mistake. I let my ego get ahead of common sense. I should have know better and conditioned a lot slower and at warmer temperatures. My feet will be fine, but it is frustrating to know that I will be out for awhile.
I am kind of new here, so I did not know if posting a picture would be appropriate.
Rick W.
The temperatures had gotten very cold where I live after a warm November. I went out 3 times last week in different conditions. The first day was 10 degrees F. with snow on the ground. I didn't run very far that day. Next day I went out in 3 degree F., but on a dry surface. I made it about 1 mile. Day 3 I ran in 29 degree F. on snow, 2 miles. There wasn't any point during these runs and after that I though I had damaged my toes. The tips of several of my toes were a little sore, but I thought this might be because of snow being more abrasive and I was gripping more with my toes during running.
Two days later I did a long run/hike in Merrells and barefoot in warm conditions. No Problems.
Two days later I was on a trail run with huaraches and barefoot in warm conditions. Halfway through the run the pads on my toes started peeling up and bleeding. At first I thought I must have scuffed a rock, but I did not remember doing that. It didn't bother me, so I finished the run.
After, it was a nasty mess and very painful. Luckily, my understanding wife cleaned me up and bandaged me.
So, big rookie mistake. I let my ego get ahead of common sense. I should have know better and conditioned a lot slower and at warmer temperatures. My feet will be fine, but it is frustrating to know that I will be out for awhile.
I am kind of new here, so I did not know if posting a picture would be appropriate.
Rick W.