"Hey Genius, Is this your first time walking??"

I was feeling really good about myself as I drove to the Sports Mall at 6:00 this morning for a good early morning "wake me up workout." I was stood up by my workout buddy today, so I started my own workout. I was probably 8 minutes into my workout and doing some intervals on the giant stairs at the Sports Mall. I've done intervals on these stairs hundreds of times and never had any problems. Today, by myself, I totally tripped on one giant stair and slammed right into the next stair. My shin took the brunt of my stupidity, but I won't lie, my pride took a hit as well. I quickly stood up and walked it off a little, fake laughing at my clumsiness. I don't think anyone saw, and if they did, they were probably laughing too hard to actually ask if I was ok. Just picture me tripping on one giant stair and slamming hard and fast into the next stair... arms flailing, feet completely out from under me. Yeah, talk about grace. Then I convinced myself that I am 'tough' and wasn't that hurt, so I went back to do another set of weights, even though my leg was throbbing and looked whiter than white with a funky purple ring around it. By the time I finished my set I had a big ol' purple bruise and carpet burn on my shin. And I decided I'd had enough working out for the day (workout length: 10 minutes). Nice. I spent the rest of my time at the gym icing my shin and feeling sorry for myself. Great start to the weekend!

Here's the picture I took of my poor shin... it doesn't really do my injury justice. (P.S. I apologize for the blinding white legs.... it's been awhile since the sun and I have been together.)