The marathon where I hit my head on a bridge (Read 812 times)

Here is my report for the Tri-Cities Marathon on 10/26. I hit my head on a bridge and little cartoon birds flew around it for a few seconds. The Tri-Cities are three little cities (or big towns) in eastern Washington State: Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick. Alright then.

Was this the first time you hit your head hard during a marathon? Okay I should read the report first

It's the first time I've hit my HEAD during a race, yes. Certainly not the first fall. I've had some doozies in trail runs. Those usually involve arms, legs, shoulders, and water bottles. But a fall during a road marathon? First time. The head bedazzler was just a bonus.

*waits for Lifesabeach to report in about the time she ran into a road sign* Glad you were OK. Running can be dangerous--and not just for the obvious tripping on stuff or slipping on ice. I still can't believe how easy you make marathons sound. I guess when you run that many they at least become less of a shock to the system.

mummy: yes, please trick me by walking and then suddenly sprinting at the very end. That would be cool! zoom: My marathons rarely ever feel easy or effortless. There are miles in every race... sometimes a couple, sometimes 26 of them (or, ahem, 50... not my thing, argh)... that are rough. The nice thing about running lots of them is that when I have a bad day, I know there's another one Real Soon. Although sometimes, like Kona in 2007, I put lots of pressure on myself to do something and then when I can't, it really sucks. gumbee: wind and sand. I think I'm glad I didn't come to Umatilla.

Ouch! Very cool you completed it and within your goal. Well done.

Thanks for posting that one Stevie. As always, your reports are inspirational. Very glad to hear about the good news on the medical front.