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Also could be that your shoes are too tight.  I had some problems with blisters on the ends of my toes for a long time, especially after long runs, and then I decided to try moving up a 1/2 size in my running shoes.  Since then, I have had minimal blisters. –Esteban

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Thank you very much for the post. It makes sense.  I do that exact thing, especially going uphill. I hope that if I can make those changes, it will help. It is very nice to receive advice from you. Thanks. Happy Running, Renee.

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This was my problem for about a year, the only difference was that my toenails went beyond purple, turned black, and ultimately fell off.  Yuck! Ozzie’s advice worked like a charm, that, and a new pair of shoes with a roomier toebox.  Thanks again, Mr. Gontang! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thank you very much for the post. It makes sense.  I do that exact thing, especially going uphill. I hope that if I can make those changes, it will help. It is very nice to receive advice from you. Thanks. Happy Running, Renee.

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I had the same experience.  I had run with the same brand/style shoe for years and couldn’t figure out why all of the sudden I was getting blisters and purple toe nails.  Then I found out that the shoe company had changed the shoe style a bit and narrowed the toe box.  So, I bought a pair of shoes a 1/2 size larger with a bigger toe box and haven’t had any problems since. If there is a local running store near you (not the chain stores), ask one of the people there for help.  The local running stores usually employ runners and they can evaluate the way your feet hit the ground and give you recommendations. good luck.. maria – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Also could be that your shoes are too tight.  I had some problems with blisters on the ends of my toes for a long time, especially after long runs, and then I decided to try moving up a 1/2 size in my running shoes.  Since then, I have had minimal blisters. –Esteban

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  Im trainning for a marathon.On my long runs,a couple of  my toes become very sore.A week ago one turned purple,that was on a 12 mile run.Yesturday I did 16,and my toes are killing me,and another is going to turn purple.The time it happend I thought it was my shoes,Ive since gotten new shoes,they feel great on my shorter runs,about 6 miles. Im not a very fast runner,I only average a 10 min. mile.Any advice?          Thanks,Renee

Renee, Hope this post helps you. Ozzie A factor that often enters into the problem of blistered toe tips or blood blisters under the toe (black toe nail) is getting tired. To show you what I mean, take your shoes off and stand with your feet pointed ahead.  Lean as far forward as you can and you’ll find that your toes are digging into the surface-holding so that you won’t fall forward.. As runners get tired their form often deteriorates and the body takes on more of a hunched stance while running.  If the person were sitting, we’d call it the TV slump.  The weight of the upper body is thrown forward, and the toes dig in with every tired step taken. I often suggest that when one gets that tired, and can’t hold the body erect and balanced, that they imagine they have no toes.  That allows the toes to relax as the roll over the foot from the heel to the ball. A better way to diminish the toe blisters is to push the top of the head a quarter to a half inch toward the sky and once the head is up let the eyes go to  looking straight ahead and not down.  Remember,  the head follows the eyes and the downcast eyes place great strain on the neck muscles and cause a hunching posture.  Also the center of gravity is lowered causing even more  strain on the foot as it runs over the surface of the ground. Read some of the material on the Alexander Technique which talks about lifting the head a quarter of an inch and letting the body follow…so that even in walking down stairs or leaning forward to open a door…the body is still held erect. — In health and on the run, Ozzie Gontang Maintainer – rec.running FAQ Director, San Diego Marathon Clinic, est. 1975 Mindful Running   http://www.mindfulness.com

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  Im trainning for a marathon.On my long runs,a couple of  my toes become very sore.A week ago one turned purple,that was on a 12 mile run.Yesturday I did 16,and my toes are killing me,and another is going to turn purple.The time it happend I thought it was my shoes,Ive since gotten new shoes,they feel great on my shorter runs,about 6 miles. Im not a very fast runner,I only average a 10 min. mile.Any advice?                                                                                                                               Thanks,Renee

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