Hi there, Shiraz! I'm glad your friend enjoyed it here. I - alas! - live in Inner City Dublin, so my running is mainly through those mean city streets.

I do just fine with my troublesome foot -- as I said, I was fortunate in that the right cushioning shoes and socks took care of the problem. Nowadays, it's "civilian" shoes that cause me any problems.

Actually, the worst thing about the toe joint is that it is immobile, and sometimes I forget and don't lift the foot high enough out of the shower stall and -- ouch! ouch! ouch!

One other thing to mention: Compeed have some marvelous cushioned bandaids and things you can put over painful foot areas to protect them while you run.

I have lived here since 1984, when I moved to Ireland from New York, which is my native land.

I am so enjoying these forums, and meeting you wonderful women.

Have a great day!

Beverly