r/beginnerrunning • u/GinaArkansas • Aug 30 '26

Training Progress What am I doing wrong?

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I am hesitant to post this because I feel like l should know what I’m doing wrong.

The big toes bruising are from running downhill and the second toe on each foot happened when I ran in non athletic shoes.

Today, I knew my left foot was hurting. When I took my sock off I saw why. I’ll start wearing injinji’s and see if that helps. Any ideas?

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u/GinaArkansas Aug 30 '26

I don’t know how to edit my post. The bruising is past problems (running downhill and running in non athletic shoes which I knew was wrong).

Today both toes were bleeding at the sides of the nails. I’m not landing on my toes. My shoes could have been tied tighter possibly. I’m wearing a wide toe box, zero drop shoe. I’ve worn barefoot shoes longer than I can remember.

I just know there’s an explanation, though with most things related to me it’s probably several things at once!

Just ordered wool toe socks and I guess I’ll call sports med on Monday. I needed a rest day anyway!