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Toenail Discomfort After Running

Published Oct,21 2011 | By Sari Hardyal

Foot and toe pain are very common problems among runners. The foot takes a great deal of stress and must hold the full weight of the body on a small surface area. When you factor in the pounding the feet take during a run, you can see why they are prone to injuries.

Based in Dayton, Ohio, Sari Hardyal has been writing fitness, sports, entertainment and health-related articles for more than five years. Hardyal holds a Bachelor of Science in mass communication from Miami University and is pursuing her master's degree in occupational therapy and her doctorate in physical therapy. She is a certified personal trainer with the National Federation of Professional Trainers.