I thought running at twilight would be a good idea. I was wrong.

[JetsNanna]

all went well until 4K and then catastrophe struck and I missed my footing on a kerb. Glasses broken, wrist a mess, shoulder sore, knees a mess. Had to be helped up by a child. The embarrassment 🤦🏻‍♀️ I iced my wrist and put my big girl drawers on whilst trying not to cry in utter frustration at my own stupidity. Will it put me off - no. Did it shake me - 100%

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Oh no!!! I did something very similar a couple of weeks ago. For me it was sprains all over the place and a trip to A and E. Wishing you a speedy recovery-take it easy and restart really slowly when you’re ready. Thinking of you ❤️

[JetsNanna Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks MissUnderstanding x

[Frenc Graduate]

So sorry to hear this, that must have been a nasty shock. I really hope you start to feel better soon - feet up and do nothing for the rest of the day ⭐️🎅🎄.

[Dendev75 Graduate]

Sorry to hear this, what a nasty shock for you 😢 I hope you recover quickly and feel brave enough to get back out there when you’re ready.

[Solor Graduate]

Ouch! But you did 4k AND met a friendly child!! Hope you’re better soon with no lasting injuries. Happy Christmas 🤶

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Hoping that you are feeling not too battered this morning. Oh my, This is not funny. Maybe you had a spare pair of glasse... I hope so.

What a nasty shock. Take it slow and take it steady, as you recover x

[Sidmouth203 Graduate]

Sounds a nasty shock and bet your a bit shook up! hope your recovery goes well happy christmas🏃‍♀️

[Oldlady64 Graduate]

Sorry to hear about your trip. It is easily done and I’ve had a few trips on kerbs myself. Hope you’re ok!

[JetsNanna Graduate]

UPDATE - Thank you for all the kind wishes. I found a pair of old glasses which have a very similar prescription as the broken ones so that was a win. The wrist and forearm are fine now but my shoulder isn’t. It’s not agonising or anything but it’s very sore with certain movements but that’s to be expected I guess. I’ll probably go to the gym tomorrow for a treadmill run just to be on the safe side and to have a hazard free ‘back in the saddle’ run. 😊

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to JetsNanna]

Really glad you found another pair of glasses. Hope yours can be mended-it’s such a nuisance with the timing and all the opticians being closed!

Take it slowly with getting back to running. If your shoulder is still very sore, I don’t think I’d be going anywhere near a treadmill until it’s eased off. There’s no rush. I know it’s frustrating having been where you are! While I was waiting for my wrists and elbows to recover enough to start running, I did some lower body strength work-just squats, lunges, that sort of thing.

Really good luck with your recovery ❤️

[LottieMW Graduate]

ouch! That was me 2 years ago…attempting my 60 minute graduation run for Bridge to 10km on Xmas morning when tripped over a kerb! Broken glasses, scraped face with bump on forehead, broken fingernails, bruised shoulder and knee! Had to walk home, took me 20 minutes…

Anyway…had a couple of days of 2k walks, and a couple of 20-30 minute gentle runs…then went out and completed the 60 minute run on NY Eve.

Still not keen on kerbs 😬

Being nosy, I had a quick look at your profile…i see you’ve had this misfortune before…poor you!

Take care and be gentle with yourself. The runs will wait…

💕💐

[JetsNanna Graduate in reply to LottieMW]

You’re right, Lottie, it’s happened before. I’m hoping it won’t happen again! The first time it was an uneven pavement and this time it was simply a case of running in the dark and damp.

I waited a week as my shoulder was sore and I think I have/had a bruised rib. I did a treadmill run on NYE and today I did an outdoor run and it was, thankfully, uneventful.

I just need to be sensible about where I run and stay vigilant about my surroundings. Thanks for your concern - it is appreciated 😊