Can You Still Run Your Race With A Broken Toe?

Can you still do your race after breaking a toe? Many runners assume a broken toe automatically means canceling the event. But that's not always true. In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher Segler shares a real strategy call with a runner preparing to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc after suffering a displaced fourth toe fracture only one week before departure. In this episode you'll learn: • The two complications that can permanently affect future running after a broken toe • Why pain isn't the only thing you should monitor • How swelling predicts future problems • Why shoe stiffness matters more than most runners realize • How to determine whether your toe is stable enough to test • Why a broken toe doesn't always mean canceling your race