I had a great run today with one exception. As I was heading down the path on the North Canyon, I came upon a turn that was obscured by foliage. As I continued down the narrow path, the sun blinded my vision into a white blur. As I neared the turn, all of a sudden their was another runner coming right at me. It was a guy I have seen several times and said hello to. I quickly tried to side-step out of the way, but with the narrow path and eight miles of running blurring my senses, I found myself stepping into air and rolling down the canyon wall (sounds a lot scarier than it is!) My friend turned in terror and came down the canyon face to pull me up. I took his hand and made it back upright. I told him I was fine, we smiled and headed off in our seperate directions. I look forward to seeing him again on teh trail so I can push him off!
Today I listened to sports radio as I ran and they talked about the folks who have been booted out of the Olympics for doping. It got me thinking about rebif and how I usually feel more energized on my runs the day after I inject. Would it be considered doping? I guess I don’t have anything to worry about, as my general slowness make sup for any benefit I would attain. But I wonder about an ms Olympic athlete?
Ouch! OK, I feel better about my wobble-i-ness after my surgery.
Hope you are OK!
It actually sounds much more spectacular than it was (falling off the edge of a canyon and all). The most surprising part of it to me was having the other runner come down the side of the canyon and offer me his hand. Sadly I am amazed by people doing the right thing these days. When someone stops for me at a crosswalk, I feel compelled to gush all over them in praise and gratitude (maybe I should buy them lunch!)