Oh my goodness. Next weekend is my half marathon, so I thought I would do at least 10 miles, maybe up to 13 today. I started running and felt great, so I planned to turn around at 5 and work in an extra loop to get in 12. I was getting really excited because I was surprised at how good I felt, given my lazy running lately.
Then, the unthinkable happened. I FELL! And not just a little stumble, either. I fell on concrete, breaking the fall with my right knee (all bloody now), right hip, right wrist, elbow, and shoulder! Oh, and also my Garmin and garage door opener. I still don't really know how it happened. I was running about a 9:20 pace at the time. It HURT! Of course, I started crying (I always cry!), and I think I was kind of in shock. Luckily, a Good Samaritan pulled over immediately. She had to help me stand up, and I realized immediately my run was over. She drove me home, which was so sweet.
Now, assessing the damage, I think I will be fine, but I will not be able to run for a couple of days. My knee really hurts, but I can't tell right now if it's just from skinning it up badly, or if I bruised it internally. My wrist is a little stiff, but my elbow hurts the most. I can't really move it. I'll wait a day or two and reassess then. And, my garage door opener is completely broken! And my Garmin is all scratched up, but it seems to still work OK.
Now, it's time for laundry and cleaning for the Del Sol runners staying at my house tonight! I'm going to milk this fall for all it's worth and make my husband do the cleaning! |