Summary: The lack of a race goal has started to zap my focus and joggling attention. It’s just the kind of thing that could cause a person to give up on an exercise program. Fortunately, the streak keeps me inspired whether I feel like it or not.
Today, I crashed into a pedestrian. I was joggling down the sidewalk and looked across the street to a group of people who were cheering. I smiled, threw a bean bag extra high and waved. Just before my focus returned to the path in front of me, a lady exited a clothing store three feet in front of me. I tried to put on the brakes but my momentum carried me into her. One bean bag came crashing to the ground.
“I’m sorry,” I quickly said. “Are you alright.”
“Oh yes,” she said apologetically. “No problem.” She giggled.
I picked up the dropped bag and resumed joggling keeping my focus forward. I could only imagine the laughs she would get later when she told people she was hit by a juggler.
Weather: 80F, windy, cloudy & a slight rain
Distance: 3.48 mi – Elston Loop
Time: 5:39 pm
Run time: 25:37
Listening to: Skepticality, This American Life
Weight: 190 lbs
Drops: 2 – ran into a pedestrian
Condition: Felt good but uninspired
Shoes: Mizuno – 180 miles
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Now THAT doesn’t happen every day
Sounds like you handled the collision effectively. Never had that happen to me yet, but then again you live in a much more densely populated area than me. I’m sure felt special to have the encounter.
Maybe she giggled because she thought you were cute?! Do you wear your wedding ring when you run? All that attention is sure to drive more than a few admirers!
Yes, I wear my wedding ring while joggling. LOL
Perry, that sounds like the plot of another cheesy Meg Ryan movie.
Only, it wouldn’t work since no one will believe:
1. There are actually people joggling;
2. … Been thinking for awhile and can’t think of any other reason.
Maybe it can work.
Maybe once we get joggling into mainstream, you can sell your movie script to them guys in Hollywood.
@Flurpy – I think you’re right. That could be a great movie.