Yesterday, I went on a challenging hike. That was probably obvious from my previous post. What I wish I could have made up happened after the hike.
My family and I were driving to WalMart. During the car ride, I mentioned, "I'm not going to hike again until after my 5K. I don't want to fall and hurt myself so I'll be unable to run. I've trained too hard to miss the race because of injury. After all, a hike is just one long trip hazard."
As I'm just walking in the parking lot just about to step up on the curb, I twist my ankle in a pothole and do a face plant. OK, so not a face plant, but I did land oh-so-gracefully on the ground. After the first "I was just standing just a second ago" thought, I got up and dusted myself off and tried to become invisible. (Note: WalMart + 1pm + Saturday = not invisible at all!) Three or four people came to see if I was OK, and one told me to fill out an accident report (so I could sue them? That's a whole other post, I'm sure).
Yesterday my left ankle, right knee, left hip and back were sore. It's 18 hours later and whatever damage I did during the fall should be apparent by now. This morning, just my bruised knee and the soreness that comes from running (5K in 45 minutes flat today!).
I need to go grocery shopping tomorrow, but maybe I'll go hiking instead. It's probably safer.
3 comments:
Padding, that's what you need. Lots and lots of padding(like the skate board kids wear).
See ya on the 16th!
congrats on 5k in 45 minutes! awesome! glad u didn't get hurt worse....what a bummer...i do stuff like that too!
Hi Debby. It is Betty-Jo from MIH. I am so enjoying your blog. You are too funny. I look forward to reading more. Have a blessed rest of your weekend.
Hugs!
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