Today, having been inspired by Gimmiemedals on Fetch (who blogged on Fetch at 6.55am this morning) I decided to follow her lead and get myself out the door early on. Not quite 6.55am but 7.55am I was out the door. I should really have guessed the way my run was going to go by the fact I had to tip toe across the path at the front of the house but still madness overtook and on I went. The first part of my run was fine as it was mostly on the snowy grass but then I got to the town centre which was just one big sheet of ice. I managed to slither my way through the shops and then headed towards Clerky's estate (more grass I thought) well on my way to the path to get into the estate I crossed a road which was again one big sheet of ice and yep, you guessed it ! Great big comedy fall - up in the air, squeal of surprise and flop down onto the road. Well it was so icy I couldn't get back up again. At this point I sat in the middle of the road breaking up into giggles and then decided that I would have to slide along on my bum to get to a patch of snow which was on the pavement. As I was slithering along a wee woman came along with her two dogs and enquired as to whether I was alright or not (I think she thought I was crying - the tears were streaming down my face with laughter) I assured her I was alright and stopped her from trying to help me up - dear only knows what would have happened to her if she had ended up down beside me. We had a wee blether about how awful the conditions were and she told me to take care. I hobbled off in search of grass to run on. (my leg is a bit bruised but no great injuries). I know reading this you non runners will think I have lost the plot but there is something about a challenge that I just can't help tackling. The runners among you will just smile and know that I had a great run despite my comedy fall. 4 miles in the bag! :)
don't worry, be happy
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