Split Toe Nail - 3rd Toe (Stubbed Hiking) - OK to Run?

tchaten

Barefooters
Aug 10, 2015
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Would like some advice on how to proceed with this injury. I stubbed my toe while hiking yesterday (got distracted trying to get out of the way coming through the trail). Anyways there is no pain, just this nail that is likely to fall off and doing what I can so it doesn't get infected.

Is this injury something okay to keep running with or do I need to wait for the the nail to fall off and another to start to grow in first? I prefer to run barefoot on asphalt (rail trails in New Hampshire). Anyone had a similar thing happen to them? Searched the forums and didn't find anything on the topic already. Really hate myself for this stupid accident. Currently use a bandaid that I swap out regularly to keep it protected.

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I'd run on it, definitely. Just add some antibiotic ointment and wrap it up.
 
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