As the title says - I had an actual fall today whilst running - my first one! I have a friend who does half-marathons and more and had a fall last year - she broke her hand and was in plaster for weeks.
Nothing so dramatic for me this morning. It all started so well too! Although I got up later than usual I decided not to stay in bed as today is one of my running days and it would upset my whole week if I went out tomorrow instead! And it was cooler!!! So much more breeze and I didn’t feel like I was struggling to breath - in fact it almost felt (dare I say it??) easy!!! Anyway Dobs and I were happily running round one of our usual routes - with so many more people about than we are used to - that hour makes the world of difference - and as I went through the market place and along past the moat I saw a young bloke walking his Shitzu coming towards me. Now Dobs can be a little funny with some dogs but not for one minute did I think she would be worried about a Shitzu - I mean really??? Oh how wrong I was! As I happily jogged along minding my own business (holding onto her to stop her barking at the little dog) she careered across in front of me and I totally lost my balance and down I went, managing to break my fall with my hands but even through the music in my ears I heard myself! So I must have made an attractive noise 😆! I lay there for a bit - think I was winded - and then sat on the bench for a minute or so and neither the lad with his dog or another man walking past at the time stopped or checked if i was ok. Now I don’t expect a fuss but I was literally right next to them! Do you reckon it’s because I look so capable and fit and healthy that they didn’t feel the need to 😂?
Still, apart from grazed palms and a little bit of embarrassment I’m fine - and my Strava stats don’t even show that I was any slower during that km - perhaps the speed of my fall kept my momentum up 😆.
What I want to know however is, when does it change from ‘falling over’ to ‘having a fall’? Is it an age thing do you think?
Happy safe running everyone 🏃♀️ 🏃 😊❤️😉🐕
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I've read a couple of posts here recently where someone has fallen and people nearby didn't help or ask if they were ok. I just don't get it. What's wrong with some people?
Anyway, glad you're ok and you haven't suffered any serious injury. All in a runner's risk category. You've done that one now 🙄
People can’t seem to see beyond their noses these days it seems. Thanks for your concern IP - you’re right - I’ve overcome that hurdle now! And I’m fine - it’s a learning curve this running lark! 🏃♀️😊❤️
Hopefully nothing injured, just a bit of shock. And that's definitely "falling over" and not "Help, I've fallen and no-one can hear me."
Just before Easter I was trundling through the lobby of a client in Canary Wharf and playing with my phone. I failed to see a large marble slab about two feet high and went proverbially arse over.
Crowded lobby. No-one did anything apart from look up from their phones. While I lay on the floor nursing what turned out to be a broken elbow.
Moral of the story: Don't play with your phone and do't expect anyone to do anything apart from possibly go "Tut".
Yes yes yes!!!! I love that! And the noise I made was definitely warrior-like! Thanks roseabi I will definitely remember that’s how it was! It was a move I deliberately added into my run to keep me motivated!
Oh, my goodness (and this is why i don't run with Isha - she would do that with every dog; learned from Dennis who is super defensive having been bitten). As for nobody asking if you are ok, this seems to be the norm now. People don't seem to care about others anymore. Though it's just possible they didn't want to embarass you. Hope you feel ok now. These things can shake you up x
Thanks Flick - I was a bit shaken up to be honest and it wasn’t until I was much further on in my run that I realised I had tears running down my face! I hadn’t even realised I was crying but I think it was anger and frustration more than anything else! Flipping dogs! I shall remember to go out earlier from now on - or avoid dog walking areas! Xx
Glad you’re ok! ❤️ Sorry no one even stopped to check...😔
I think when your dog pulls you over it will always count as falling over! (Save “having a fall” for when you can’t get out of bed or walk downstairs without falling over without interference!) 😊❤️
Thanks Ang. Sure I’ll be fine - honestly I never think of myself as anything more than about 30 but the reality is different and getting older sucks! 😆 😊xx
Glad you are okay; sometimes the shock of it is worse than the fall itself and takes a while to get yourself together again. It’s a shame that nobody saw the need to check you were alright though.
Thanks Dexy. I think you’re right. I’ve felt a bit out of sorts all day but no real physical issues thank goodness! My immediate thought was ‘oh god I hope I can still run’! How my priorities have changed in 3 months! X
Oh my god, poor you louise, I do feel for you but hopefully, it’s the pride hurt rather than physical injury. Totally understand the tears. I fell down a cascade of steps at work, and I was like a tumbling clown, the more momentum I gathered, the less I could stop myself. The worst thing was all my first year students were gathered round the steps. They didn’t laugh bless them, but I hobbled to my office laughing it off and promptly burst into tears. I think it’s a mixture of shock, worry about injury and injured pride. Take care Lou, and have a sharp word with Dobby. Xox
Ouch That sounds awful - poor you! Thanks Alison - you are right - definitely hurt pride and embarrassment lol. I’m fine now. Just a bit of grazing and Dobby has had a proper talking to!
Anyway how’s Spain? Did you manage to get there with everyone happy? Have the best time and let us know about any running you do. And relax! Xx
Arrived, and it’s great. Boys been in pool so they’re happy, and 17 yo decided to do the 10k with me. Starting running with me whilst we’re here. He thinks he’s going to ace me, but we’ll see how he goes over half an hour! Big hug to you. X
Jeez what has happened to this country? It’s shocking and really unacceptable that those guys didn’t show you some common human decency and concern. Shame on them. Glad that you are ok! If you fell round here you’d be scooped up, and sat in someone’s kitchen with a mug of tea and slice of cake before the old Garmin could intone ‘activity paused’ 😁.
I have almost banged into kids who think it’s fun to walk across your path even cyclists I get so annoyed it’s a big path lol please don’t get in my way lol
Ooh really? Maybe I need to move house lol! Where do you live Fionn42 ? I’m fine if a bit bruised. You’d think living in rural Somerset that people would have more consideration but it seems not. Thank you 🙏 x
Sea front is a magnet for all people I should think Charles! Runners, dogs, cyclists and all sorts of kids and families - especially at this time of year! May be easier in winter! 😆
I’m in rural West Devon - they’re still lovely round here, although there are the angry or ‘me me’ types everywhere of course, even here, but they are a tiny minority ☺️. Hope the bruises heal soon. Ah, the trials and tribulations of being a runner eh!!
Ow! Our BSD seems to have a knack for stepping in front of us at the best of times or otherwise getting in the way. I’ve not felt confident enough to take him with me on a run yet (and it has been too hot when I’ve run) Hope you are not too sore! 🤗
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Maybe you could say instead that you took a flying leap into a handstand, with a warrior yell!! 
The Rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust 
Just had to share! It is not my creation but I thought it was fitting.
60 mins in the bag - I had the time of my life
Feeling great, falling hard
Falling in the dark alley!
