What I Was Thinking (When I fell about 2.5 miles into my 4 mile run)

What I looked like, but with my knees down as I fell while running down a sidewalk ramp.
I searched for "sliding into home" and this was the first image to appear sliding hands first, honestly! Roll Tide!

Before The Fall

See, I had no reason to not run, there is essentially no ice on the path.

I wonder how long it will take me to wear these shoes out.

I wonder if I’ll need new shoes in November (a year after I bought these).

During the Fall

Aww Shit!!

What the hell just happened?

I wonder if that car will stop and ask if I need help.

I think it’s slowing down.

I’ll give the driver a thumbs up to let him/her know I’m fine.

After the Fall

Well, that sucked!

Brush myself off and get back up and run.

No holes in the knees of my pants or gloves.

Oh my God, I’m like all those runners I read about who fall, but just get right back up and continue their run.

I AM an athlete!

I must have tripped over a sand-covered ice chunk.

So glad I was wearing my gloves (I almost took them off a half mile or so before).

No need to cut my run short, I’m not bleeding, I’ll just finish my 4 miles.

My hand is not bleeding but there’s going to be a bruise on the ball of my left hand.

Thank G-d I am not seriously hurt!