Whoops - I tripped and fell

[Nerdio]

For the first time in 5 years I fell whilst running. For no reason whatsoever I decided to run down a different pavement. I caught my trailing foot on the kerb and hit the ground in a blink of an eye. I don’t even remember falling.

1 week on my bruised knee is almost cleared up. The cracked rib will take a few more weeks 😒.

Did I do this near home? Of course not. 4Km away at 6:30 in the morning. Big thanks to my wife for coming to collect me.

Celebrated my fall by buying some new running shoes on Black Friday. Down but not out!

[Tartancat Graduate]

Oh ouch, thats awful, but scarily it's so easily done.

I guess the fact that you've bought new shoes means it'll take more than a cracked rib and bruised knee to put you off running - brave soul!!

Wishing you a speedy recovery 😊

[Nerdio Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

Thanks

New shoes have been on the cards for a while, and as I set out that morning I thought to myself, these have no spring in them any more. New shoes have arrived, insoles inserted and ready to go. Another 10 days for me I think.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Ouch.. sympathy ! Follow the NHS guidelines for cracked ribs..it works... ! (Popped mine twice now)

You will be back there soon!

[Nerdio Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks

NHS advice is good. I certainly find sitting upright or standing is most comfortable. Lying down, so sleeping, less so. Past two nights have been better.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Nerdio]

Really horrid...heal soon xxx

[Jiw1968 Graduate]

Ouch!

Take care and wishing you a speedy recovery.......🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Nerdio Graduate in reply to Jiw1968]

Healing well, so hope to be running in about 10 days or so. Short runs though - itching to try those new shoes out.

[misswobble Graduate]

Down but not out 💪👍😃🏃‍♂️ Well done that man 🙂

I am a bit of a clumsy oaf so falling is a bit of a feature ☺️🤕.

I hope you’ll soon be tickety-boo. Good news on the shoes 😃

[Nerdio Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thanks

Clumsy is me - have been called Coco (as in clown) on occasions

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Ouch.., it’s a good job you’re made of the strong stuff!

[Nerdio Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks - it is a little uncomfortable, but not too bad. More annoyed at my own stupidity for trying a new path in the dark!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Nerdio]

It could be worse... my stupidity has me laid up with a knackered ankle for a few weeks, so relatively speaking you’re very smart 😂

[Circle_On_Legs Graduate]

Ouch. That's a blow. Don't envy you the rib pain. I've broken ribs twice. Unbelievable agony. Getting up and down excruciating. Hope new shoes are comfortable. Good luck.

[Jundal Graduate]

Wow, don't envy you! I've only.managed to fall once so far, in front of a bunch of walkers, one with a push chair! Felt a right plonker as my glasses went flying off my face!

[misswobble Graduate]

I fell last time in front of a load of blokes playing football I broke my specs as well as my hand They were very gallant and came to help me ☺️