Monday, July 16, 2012

Running and falling

I recently went for a run...and a fall.

I took my dog for a run along the Scarborough waterfront last week. I was sucking up the fresh air and enjoying the views. About 1km into it I noticed a man in a wheelchair struggling to go up a sidewalk, he was about to tip over and was only on one wheel. I was on guard. I was about 10 metres away and he had about 10 people with him but they didn't seem to be aware of the imminent accident. I started to run faster. My gait went askew and my dog got confused. She in turn changed her gait to run straight into my legs.

I started to tumble and correct and stumble and correct and this went on for about 10 metres until I landed hard on the road in front of all these people. NoT only was I bruised and battered with scratches and gouges on my palms, knees, shins but I managed to land in a big, dirty puddle of mud.

I got up as gracefully as I could managed and whipped them a quick smile and ran off. Once I got around the corner I started favouring my twisted knee. I brushed off the wet dirt and pebbles and left a streak of blood in it's place.

I did continue on to finish my run, but I was secretly hoping that anyone that saw me thought I was a real trouper.

I was blaming the dog but while I was looking for a photo of her to attach I realised I should have known better. There is overwhelming evidence that she is always underfoot and I should have taken that into consideration.

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  1. You poor thing! If I had of seen you, I definitely would of thought you were a trooper for finishing your run.

    Your dog is such a cutie by the way!

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    1. Thanks Melinda, I would have appreciated it. Especially if you yelled out "You are a real trooper" :)

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  2. I LOVE that all thought of the wheelchair guy was forgotten after you fell. You should turned your tumble into a slow-mo rescue dive for him, yelling NOOOOOOOO. The fact that you were still metres short might have gotten you on youtube.

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    1. He was forgotten because he corrected himself and remained upright. Instead landed right in front of him. He even commented that 'he almost lost his balance there too'. I wish I did yell 'NNNOOOOOOO'. I had headphones in, so I would have yelled it even louder than I intended.

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    2. Hahahaha! Both the post and this reply have given me my daily giggles. Thanks, ladies!

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  3. Oh no! I hope you are alright. Yo are indeed a real trouper to get up and smile, before running away. I don't think I would have managed the smile! Clearly the man stayed upright because he didn't have a dog.
    xx

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  4. Oh Rach! You poor thing!
    Youch, not to mention 'How embarrassment!'
    Well done for continuing on your way without a flinch. That would have been hard to do!
    xx

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    1. It was hard but my ego wouldn't let me do anything else :)

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  5. Oh noes! But you couldn't be too angry at that adorable face for long, could you?! :P

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    1. No, it was pretty hard. She was looking very concerned and I was looking for sympathy.

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  6. Ouch! No doubt you'll be 'that girl who fell over her dog' to other locals for a while. Or maybe 'that girl who got back up and kept going'.

    Well done!

    Deb

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    1. It could be worse, I could be the girl that doesn't try to save people in wheel chairs :)

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  7. Oh you poor thing! And poor pup for getting the blame, sweet thing she is. Hope your knee is ok. I know that pain, it's dreadful. Such a trooper to keep going! thanks for linking to Monday's Minutia xx

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    1. Don't feel sorry for her, she is a real bitch (literally). I have manged a run since and not fallen over.

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  8. It's a horrible thing falling like that. I hope you have recovered and your dog has given you a big cuddle.

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    1. She has been very sucky. I am feeling a lot better now :)

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  9. what a trooper you are! If I was witness to the fall I would have for sure recorded it for you to look back on! I'm caring like that

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    1. You are so caring, and I hope I can return the favour :)

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  10. Just another reason I don't run. I'd be sure to fall over my dog and then break a hip. Well done for carrying on without a sob.

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    1. Haha, It's a good reason to avoid running. I felt like a real knob :) R xx

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