Marathon runners pull out their toenails: the pain behind and the choice
In marathon, a sport that challenges human limits, athletes not only have to face long races and physical limits, but also sometimes have to make choices that seem extreme. Recently, it has been reported that some marathon runners have chosen to pull out their toenails in order to get better results. This behavior has sparked widespread attention and discussion, and people can't help but ask: what are the reasons and costs behind this?
First, let's explore why some athletes choose to have their toenails removed. In a marathon, long runs and friction can put a lot of stress on the feet. Foot nails, as part of the foot, tend to be the bearers of this stress. Under prolonged friction and squeezing, the toenails may be painful, bleeding, or even fall off. To avoid this from happening, some athletes choose to have their toenails removed early to ease the pain during the race.
However, behind this seemingly extreme choice lies a huge price. First of all, the removal of toenails can cause great inconvenience to the daily life of athletes. In everyday life, the toenails play a role in protecting the toes. Without the protection of the toenails, the toes are more susceptible to damage and infection from the outside world. In addition, pulling out the toenails can also affect the athlete's running form and efficiency. Foot nails are an important point of support for the foot, and without the support of the foot nails, athletes may experience discomfort and pain while running, which can affect their performance.
So, how should athletes cope with such a dilemma? First of all, they should pay attention to the maintenance and care of their feet. Before a race, athletes can reduce pressure on their feet by trimming their toenails, applying protective cream, etc. In addition, they can also choose to wear the right running shoes and socks to reduce friction and squeezing in their feet. During competitions, athletes can reduce the burden on their feet by adjusting their running form and cadence. If there is a foot discomfort during the game, they should take timely steps to deal with it to avoid further deterioration of the situation.
In addition to the efforts of the athletes themselves, relevant departments and institutions should also strengthen the management and supervision of marathons. They can protect the rights and safety of athletes by setting stricter rules and standards for competitions. At the same time, they can also strengthen the training and guidance of athletes, improve their athletic level and self-protection ability.
In short, although the act of pulling out the toenails of marathon runners seems extreme, there is a huge price and helplessness behind it. We should start from multiple aspects to strengthen the management and supervision of marathon sports, improve the self-protection ability of athletes, and ensure that they can complete the race safely and healthily in the race.