Wake up call

2006 - Heading out to do Ironman bike course in Penticton






Well it's evening and my day ended not as planned. Came home run up to Gerry's spin class. Well, about a kilometre from the class I took a fall. Both knees and hands are pretty scraped up. This is about the fourth time that I have fallen while running. I have a pretty good idea why it happens. One of the symptoms of Parkinsons is stopping dead in your tracks - the problem when you are running, the rest of your body keeps going and usually right to the pavement!! One the bright side it was after dark and no one saw me, I didn't tear my tights and I didn't break either or both of my wrists (I also have osteoporis) nor did I crack my spine. I'll take the scraped knees and hands over all that other stuff. I feel a bit stiff but will be up and going tomorrow. Wait till Kalev sees this!! I was quite upset afterwards because things like this are little reminders of what is happening to my body. Please God keep me going.

Well, I've taken something for the pain and am heading off to bed.

P.S. Besides the fall, the run was great!!!

Barbara <><

An awesome run at the Cowichan Challenge