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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Running Incident

On Tuesday morning, I decided to wake up early and go for a run before my classes. I felt groggy when I was leaving, but I just figured I would wake up more once I got outside. I ran two miles without a problem (except for almost being hit by a car pulling out of an alley), but, unfortunately, I somehow tripped and fell during my last mile. The sidewalk dipped down for a crosswalk and I tumbled down right in the middle of the street. Luckily, no one was around to see this whole thing happen. I fell on my knees and broke my fall with my hands, which as a result got all cut up. I was a mile away from campus, so I figured since I had to get back someway, I would just choose the fastest option and run the rest. My knee was dripping blood down my leg, which got me quite a few weird looks.
Please excuse how awful I look in this picture. It was a traumatic morning.

Here are my knees. My left one got the worst of it. Now they look worse with all the bruising and scabbing.

My palms actually are the most annoying because I have to use my hands for everything. Hopefully they heal up quick!


As if the morning was not eventful enough, I ended up getting a migraine about an hour after I got back. I don't know if the impending migraine caused my clumsiness and fall or if my fall brought on the migraine somehow. Either way, Tuesday morning was not a good time for me.


I was supposed to run a Turkey Trot on Saturday, but I'm not sure if my knee will be able to handle it. It still hurts pretty bad and is kind of swollen, so we'll see how I feel.


What's your worst running/exercise injury?

1 comment:

  1. aww. i'm glad you didn't pay for the race just in case you can't run it! and also, be thankful you didn't break your arms or something! love!

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