Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Not so Lucky Penny!!
So tonight I set out on a 5 mile run (well it was supposed to be 6...but didn't make it in the heat)....anyways and everything was going well besides being super HOT. I even found a penny in a crack in the sidewalk. I thought this is my night and I am going to have a good run. Well the run was hot , I mean really really hot, but good until I was almost to the hospital and I heard a dog barking. It was a little dog so I thought nothing of it until it zoomed out from under the fence and attacked my shoes and socks! While I was fighting off the miniature monster another dog, a much bigger Dalmatian darted out of another yard and got ahold of my thigh.. good thing I screamed because the dalmatian only got my pants and not a big piece of leg! I made it back to the hospital (where I was parked) with my heart pounding out of my chest, but OK and not bleeding... I thought that penny was going to be lucky but I should have left it alone since it was tails up!!! No more solo runs on that street! My heart couldn't take it!
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You need to carry mace. I always do and it has kept me feeling safe from little dogs and such on my runs. Good job for getting out there in the heat. That will be our life next week for 30+ hours. Glad you are in one piece with no holes!
ReplyDeleteHoly Cow......dogs obviously haven't learned to respect the runner and their clothing!!! Sorry about your adventure! On the flip side (like the pun) I'm glad you tested your heart and found out it can take the stress.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're ok Stephanie! Darn dogs. They whould be outlawed:) Way to train in the heat, you are braver than I am. I hear you are getting your costume for the race ready today. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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