Broken Toe and Running

Years ago, I had a hairline fracture in my right big toe. My podiatrist wrapped it with coban, a self-adhering wrap that works like an elastic bandage. It didn't affect my stride, so I was able to run on it. You could give that a try, unless you feel a hitch in your stride, then you might want to take off.

I broke 2 of my toes this summer, middle one and the longest one, i didnt know i broke them, my foot was all swollen and black and blue, i just thought i jammed them bad....Well i ran a 10mile ran the next day, all on road, it didnt affect me any, only thing now is that those two toes dont bend as well as the others, there is really nothign you can do, suck it up and run through it...

I'd take your break now and when you resume running in about 2 weeks, cut out the side of your shoe where your pinky toe rubs. That will alleviate the pain.

When my mileage goes up to a new high my toes start to really hurt. Can't really bend them during the high weeks. It doesn't really bother me that much unless i run on the roads and the pressure i put on them is greater.

I don't know what you should do, but from my experience you'll probably end up ok .

Good luck :-)

Does it hurt to run on it? If not, you're probably ok to race. I think I might have broken my little toe a few years ago, but never went to a doc, since I could run on it without much problem. I messed it up in a trail race when I slammed my foot into a rock. The toe turned black and hurt to touch for a few weeks.

Right now it has a very sharp pain when I walk around barefoot. It hurts when I push off since I land on the outside of my foot as I walk/run. It hurts a little less when I wear shoes, but I haven't tried running yet. Should I try putting a piece of cotton in my sock to cushion the toe a bit more? Or maybe tape it to the other toe?

I had very little pain with mine. I think it's because my little toe is kind of wierd in that it is normally just kind of curled up next to the other toe and barely touches the ground or anything else. I was easily able to run on it just by playing with my shoelaces a little. Your case sounds more painful, so I would be cautious. See if you can check in with a doctor or athletic trainer.

I just tried putting shoes on, and it hurt even more now, instead of less like last night. I can't walk without limping now, so it looks like I'll just forget any racing this Thursday. Thanks for the help everyone.

Too bad about this, but don't race right now. Good luck

I stepped off my porch barefoot one winter and accidently kicked a cement boarder around my walkway and broke the 4th & 5th toes on my right foot. After a couple days of ice & elevation, I found it hurt to walk, but running was almost painfree. So, for the 4-5 week healing process, I would run anywhere I needed to go. By the way, try to tape the broken toe to the good toe next to it to keep it stable. It'll hurt a bit but it'll help the toe heal straighter. I didn't and now I get corns where the crooked toe rubs against the straight toe. I have to wear bandaids on my toe whenever I run to prevent the corns from coming back. You'll be ready for a good Jingle Bell Run next month.