Running With Cut Foot

[mudskipper]

I sliced open my big toe the other day at the beach (mussels are evil) and while it doesn't hurt much I am worried about running on it keeping the wound from closing properly. I've got butterfly bandages on it to keep it together but the more I walk the more they slide off from sweat and friction. Should I take it easy or just change the bandages right after?

[George]

Actually I'd wear something way more substantial than just butterflies in this situation. Butterflies won't hold up, and that means that you will be relying on it having healed enough to not split when you run.

Try wrapping it in sports tape-a zinc oxide type thing before running.