Well I can report that I'm a little bit sore in the quads, calves etc but nothing that 30mins of yoga can't fix tonight. My right big toe however feels like its been smashed by a sledge hammer. Yeowch ! There is a storm brewing underneath and its all turning dark purple. I found a thread on CoolRunning on the subject that said:- "If is due to pressure build-up from fluid ( this is like a blister) under the toenail you can "drill" the nail to relive the pressure. This can be done with a straighten-out paper clip. Heat it in a gas flame until it is red hot. Then hold it against the nail, to burn a hole thru the nail. Do this some where in the middle of the nail. This should go right thru and the fluid should drain out of the hole. It does not hurt ( you have no nerves in your nail) but it may not be for the faint hearted. It is important that the position of the hole is such that fluid is drained. If not maybe a second attempt will be required. Clean up or bath in some antiseptic. If you drain the fluid the soreness should dissipate in a short period of time. Some or all of the nail will die and fall of in about 4-8 weeks." Yeah right. Like I'm going to stick a hot paper clip into my toe ! I'll take a few well deserved days off and wait for it to settle down I think. Mood: :D

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