Post long ride foot problems

Triathlon Forum
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I did the DALMAC Quad century this past weekend, had a great time great weather, great folks, wonderful scenery and by far the most miles and most elevation I have ever cycled in a weekend, ever! Anyway, when I got off my bike on Sunday I noticed that the toenail on my left big toe had turned black. Like it had been hit with a hammer. Since then I have been noticing “tingling” in the same foot. Any of you smart medical types have any ideas what I might have done to myself? I don’t recall any trauma that might have caused this. I did get pretty dehydrated once or twice over the weekend, and now I seem to be retaining about an extra 9 lbs of fluid (about 3% of my normal body weight).

Thanks in advance,

Vince

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Vince, check your shoe size/saddle height. Then check your cleat adjustment. This signs you are dfescribing tell me your shoes are too big… Hope this helps

mark

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Your toe is probably banging into the end. Either the shoes are too small or it’s is the pedalling style.

BTW unless you weight 300#, that 9# is a lot more than 3% of your body weight.