I realized I was not going to have a particularly good time running when it felt like I was probably about to get shin splints again. Then, almost a couple miles into the run, some jackass almost hit me with a cigarette butt he threw out his car window as he was driving by. About another mile later, I almost got hit by a pick-up truck turning onto the main street. Before I continue, know that I NEVER fall down when I'm running. Ever. But, as I was running along on the grass (one of the lovely areas by a busy street with no sidewalks), I came upon a paved driveway, complete with a curb. There was a large dip, covered by leaves, right in my path. Now since I run through the same area every day, you'd think I would remember this. But I didn't. And because of the leaves, I also didn't see the hole, and I stepped right in. Surprise! It's full of water! So, my left foot got soaking wet and muddy. But that's not all! I caught my foot on the curb, and went sprawling into the cement driveway. Yeah, ow. So, my injury tally is: -left shin muddy and scraped, with skin barely broken -right knee muddy, cut, and bleeding -left elbow dirty and slightly scratched -left shoulder bruised -left palm, dirty and slightly scratched and -right palm dirty and scraped. Fun, ne?
As a side note, you'd think that after having this happen to me, that the next time I run, I'd at least be smart enough to run when there's still daylight present. But, you'd be wrong. Thankfully, I am unscathed, at least from new injuries. |