tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638053959593735499.post3186938450302317668..comments2023-04-10T01:49:38.517-07:00Comments on Runner In Progress: WipeoutAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14215575637275919972noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638053959593735499.post-14760472809900041952011-06-28T12:25:17.670-07:002011-06-28T12:25:17.670-07:00OH no!! I am so sorry to hear about your fall. Wha...OH no!! I am so sorry to hear about your fall. What's crazy is it sounds almost exactly like the one really bad fall I've had. Mine was also on the Mt. Vernon trail when it was still a bit wet, coming down a steep hill and around a bit of a curve!! It was also as I crossed a wooden bridge, which I know are more slippery when they're wet. I was just going along and wasnt' turning that sharply when my bike seemed to just jump out from under me out of nowhere. My elbow also took a big blow (as it happened I thought "Oh sh*t I've just broken my arm 2 weeks before my triathlon!!!" [it was 2 weeks before my first tri!]). Luckily nothing was broken, but I had really bad road burn on my elbow and stomach (where my shirt came up a little as I fell). I still have bad scars in both places:( I was with my husband, but we stupidly didn't bring our phones (I think we thought since we were with each other we were fine? Who knows). <br /><br />Luckily an older couple on a walk on the trail saw us and offered to give us a ride back to our car. It was SO sweet of them because I was also really shaken up. I was so badly scratched up and my stomach was so bad that it hurt to bike (because bending over hurt), so I just biked on the stationary bike in the upright position leading up to the tri, and just got on my bike once before. I was so scared of biking (down hills and in rain) for a while after that. I am finally over it but it took a really long time. <br /><br />Okay sorry I just wrote you a whole novel but I couldn't help it, I totally feel for you!:(Erin @ UntilYouTrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148335549002018981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638053959593735499.post-81887117385272594922011-06-21T05:16:12.270-07:002011-06-21T05:16:12.270-07:00That sounds really scarey! I am glad it ended up n...That sounds really scarey! I am glad it ended up not being anything serious, but i know it is still scarey and shakes you up. <br /><br />When I crashed my bike at constiution and 1st no one asked me if I was ok either. I had blood running down my leg and arms.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101971388555559757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638053959593735499.post-18416474793175529052011-06-20T13:08:38.294-07:002011-06-20T13:08:38.294-07:00aww, you poor thing! i've wiped out down ther...aww, you poor thing! i've wiped out down there before, it's so sandy and doesn't dry! hope you are feeling better soon!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004930640458109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638053959593735499.post-78946043757350697742011-06-20T12:57:45.923-07:002011-06-20T12:57:45.923-07:00falling stinks :( you should organize a group shor...falling stinks :( you should organize a group short fun ride for your first ride out! it will be a fun easy short FLAT ride :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638053959593735499.post-77005252053060735972011-06-20T12:30:20.647-07:002011-06-20T12:30:20.647-07:00OUCH! I'm glad nothing more serious happened, ...OUCH! I'm glad nothing more serious happened, but I hope your cuts heal up ASAPVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974235202743391870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638053959593735499.post-51490242174413836722011-06-20T12:15:39.236-07:002011-06-20T12:15:39.236-07:00Awww, I'm sorry!!! That sounds SO SCARY. See...Awww, I'm sorry!!! That sounds SO SCARY. See, this is the reason I will not bike. And I will not do a tri because I'll also drown. You are very brave...and I know you'll pick it right back up! GOOD LUCK getting back out there, and I'm really glad you weren't seriously hurt.LAPThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857776340756713109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638053959593735499.post-11322940489460588592011-06-20T12:14:16.032-07:002011-06-20T12:14:16.032-07:00oh man! so sorry to hear about your fall. i would ...oh man! so sorry to hear about your fall. i would definitely been calling for a car ride home. i'm shaky already so i totally understand. give yourself some time to heal before you jump back on the bike. and yes, the mind can sometimes be worse than the body at that.B.o.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09778073562721277426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638053959593735499.post-68721494478478510412011-06-20T12:01:22.219-07:002011-06-20T12:01:22.219-07:00Sorry! Crashing is always scary, but its good that...Sorry! Crashing is always scary, but its good that you were not injured and rode a few more miles before getting a ride home. <br /><br />oh, and the bruises are definitely there. They're just hiding under the swelling. Fun!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187172647072971436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638053959593735499.post-59993552510696687232011-06-20T11:44:46.269-07:002011-06-20T11:44:46.269-07:00sorry to hear about the fall! it sounds like it wa...sorry to hear about the fall! it sounds like it was just a sucky place to be riding, but at least you were ok. although my falls haven't been serious, i'm always a bit shaken up after, too. hope you heal quickly and are able to get back out there!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08696705811259786752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638053959593735499.post-40401189680513777952011-06-20T11:33:50.490-07:002011-06-20T11:33:50.490-07:00I'm so sorry about your fall Allison! I actua...I'm so sorry about your fall Allison! I actually rode on Mt. Vernon for the first time on Friday and the whole time I was thinking how it isn't a good trail for riding. Way too windy and hilly! I can't even imagine what it is like when it is crowded. <br />I once had a bad fall in the city and a bunch of pedestrians helped me up right away. Plus when I was walking to my office (still bloody) people asked if I was OK. That's really sad no one stopped to do the same for you.<br />Don't feel bad if you need a few days or weeks before you get back into the swing of things. That is a really scary experience!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292220327390635776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5638053959593735499.post-36692458092118865602011-06-20T11:16:06.859-07:002011-06-20T11:16:06.859-07:00Wow, this is scary! But, I'm glad you are okay...Wow, this is scary! But, I'm glad you are okay (aside from being a bit shaken up). Take a few days (or weeks) off until you feel comfortable again. I ride with some girlfriends during the week - let me know if you ever want to join!{will run for margaritas}https://www.blogger.com/profile/05150491986681117900noreply@blogger.com