The Price You Pay

It has been three months since I lost two toenails after the St. George marathon.  I'm not sure what to attribute the loss to.  Most say it's from wearing too tight a shoe or even too loose or just from running a lot!  Whichever it is, I've lost many before and don't foresee the trend ending any time soon. 

I'd like to think of my deformed toenails as badges of accomplishment--hard-earned trophies.  Each one represents a battle waged against numberless forces:  hills, heat, pounding, injury, sweat, sore muscles, and all of the other elements of running.

Please forgive the ill-attempt to cover the toes with sparkle polish.

I ran 4 miles today.