Slipping & Tripping down the road

[Bike_and_Run]

Completed week 2 with a 3K tonight. Took it fairly easy and fairly flat except for the long steep downhill section.

Usually I step out and make use of the decline to pick up the pace, but tonight I hit a few wet leaves, slipping and sliding down the hill. How I managed to keep upright I've no idea. I did however clash my ankles together which hurt like mad, but fortunately it didn't take too long to run that off. I must confess though, it shook me up a little - I really don't fancy hitting the deck and having to limp or crawl back home.

Be careful out there people, the terrain you're used to may not be the same now the weather's turned wet and cold.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Great run in those treacherous conditions. A horizontal pose in running gear is not a good look. Take care, run safe and happy

[Bike_and_Run Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

I don't know... Finishing a run and lying horizontal on the sofa is a better look than lying on the sofa without having done a run. 🤣

Can't say the same about the smell mind 👃

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Bike_and_Run]

All very true. Have a good weekend when it comes

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Yuck. Glad you survived upright. Wet leaves are a true hazard - worse than mud sometimes. Take care.

[marmalademonster Graduate10]

I sympathise! I dragged Mr marmalade out with me for my 3k along our potholed lane last night which also has a steep camber. We left our two Norfolk Terriers snoozing by the fire looking at us as if we were mad! Even with the head torch it was tricky going and a sharp breeze with a steady downpour didn’t help. Like you I did it though (and so did Mr m 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻) . Onwards to Week 3!

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Good run all considering. Yep the leaves can be slippy, and this weather makes me a bit jittery! U r right we need to be careful

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Wow, fantastic time! I couldn’t do that in perfect conditions so well done.

It is pretty awful out there. Take care everyone.