This morning I was supposed to run the Kansas City Half Marathon. My outfit was laid out, meet-ups were planned and I was excited about the cooler weather forecasted. But yesterday I so gracefully fell down the garage steps and landed on my right knee. It hit the concrete pretty hard, but at the time I didn't think it was too bad. Well, when my alarm went off this morning my knee was throbbing. It wasn't the worst pain ever, but I wasn't sure running 13.1 miles of Kansas City hills would be a good plan. I was torn. This was actually the third time I had fallen down in 3 weeks. All 3 times I bumped or twisted that knee. So, I opted to stay home. All day I have felt like a failure. I know injuries happen. I know there will be other races. I need to learn to handle disappointment, and steps, with more grace. The pity party ends here. 3 easy miles planned for tomorrow morning and I am looking forward to a 5k Saturday and relay next Sunday.
Happy Running and Watch Your Step!
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