Gracefully Akward

Today I had my first winter-run fall. I have known that this day would come since I embarked on outdoor running again this winter. Last winter was one for the books as it was mild, had little snow fall and barely any ice; So I ran often last winter. I did not run outdoors much this winter until I signed up for the half-marathon because this winter was not quite as kind. Let me shorten my long story...


Basically, I've 'almost' fallen about 100 times in the past few months but managed to gracefully (or not so gracefully) gain my balance back and continue trotting along. Today, however, my luck ran out. I was out on my long run this afternoon and came to a point in the trail where I was going to meet a couple that was walking. There was a HUGE puddle at the point of intersection and I had two options, try to squeeze in by them as we met, or run around the puddle on my side and go into some sloppy grass. I opted for option two. At the exact moment that we crossed paths and I headed for the sloppy grass, I found out that the grass was actually a nice layer of ice and water. Needless to say, I fell. I fell right in front of the nice couple. I got up and laughed it off as they asked about my well-being (MN nice). I continued trotting for quite a few more miles and came home to heal my wounds.

All in all, it's not too bad. I'm a bit sore, have a few bruises and of course a bruised ego, but I'd say I paid my dues. I shouldn't have to worry about any more falls now since spring is upon us!

Not that this is my husband's fault or anything, but he did choose to go to the gym instead of running with me. My scripture is more for entertainment, but it did seem oh so fitting.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
-Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them (Bethany) falls down, one can help the other up.-

Today I'm thankful that I have been able to avoid a fall for so long. I am also thankful that my fall was very minor in damage. I'll be back at it tomorrow!