[VictorN]

Hi All,<br><br>
As some of you might of noticed, I was a bit of a whiner after my run yesterday. Actually, I was having a bit of fun with the nasty weather.<br><br>
Unfortunately, things were to get worse and I'm going to not be able to train for a while. My doc has still not told me how long, but I'll be inactive for at least a few days. It's too bad because I was feeling good and very much looking forward to my first 15 miler of the year. I'm fortunate to have a very beautiful 15 mile course and the weather is just wonderful after yesterday's snow. But it isn't to be. Only other endurance athletes can understand what a bummer it is to not be able to go out for a planned run.<br><br>
What happened was that I had a lawn mower battery explode in my face. I work for Country Home Products; we make and sell Neuton battery powered lawn mowers. We were looking at a competitors product and I was lifting the removable battery out of the mower when it exploded. I have a broken nose, cuts, burns, and bruises on my face, and a corneal ulcer on one eye.<br><br>
The ER doc says I'll be fine, but I can't say I'm comfortable, sleeping is difficult, and I'm out of action for a while. We went out and ran some chores, but I'm mostly resting today.<br><br>
Bummer!<br>
Victor

 

[Cashmason]

Sorry to hear about the accident Victor. Glad it wasn't life threatening or ruin your eyes.<br><br>
Please keep posting just to make quips or whatever.

 

[kristine25]

OMG, that sounds even worse than KM's saw blade through his toe!<br><br>
Must have completley freaked you out. Take care and heal fast!!

 

[4boysmom]

OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take care and hope you are back out there soon!

 

[TriBob]

Take care of you eyes. A few days off is not a problem.

 

[LookiLoo]

Ouch!!!! That sounds awful!! So sorry to hear this, take care of yourself!

 

[3chilipeppers]

Yikes!! That sounds really scary! I'm glad you are going to be o.k. So much for the competitor's product, huh? Take care of yourself. You'll be back up and running soon!! (sorry for the pun)

 

[pcsronbo]

Ok, I'm convinced. We must all quit our jobs. It's getting in the way of our workouts! <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br>
Feel better, get some good drugs, and Enjooooooooy

 

[Thor]

Damn, sorry to hear... hope you heal quickly and completely.<br><br>
Don't sweat the training. You have a serious base that will not go away over night. Eyes, as you know, are much more important.<br><br>
Healing vibes coming your way.

 

[Kate60]

Sorry to hear this, hope you heal well.

 

[donskiman]

What a terrible thing to happen. Glad that you weren't injured much worse than you were. Hopefully a little down time will help you recover fast and may be beneficial in the long run.

 

[mmoonptdeux]

Yikes, that sounds horrid. I hope everything heals up as quickly and completely there, especially that eye (the term corneal ulcer sounds a bit scary)

 

[melistic]

what a story, my goodness, 'I picked up the battery and it broke my nose"<br><br>
I have never seen that one on the warning. Glad it wasn't more serious, but you poor thing, all the same.<br><br>
Keep looking forward to that 15 miles. You'll be back at it in no time.

 

[BethR]

That's terrible. I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm glad it wasn't any worse and that you will recover.

 

[SpartyGirl]

OhMyGosh! Victor what a scare! Heal up and don't sweat the missed workouts.

 

[hobey]

OMG! How scary. Take care of yourself and don't sweat the workouts.

 

[juliemc]

Glad it wasn't worse. Get well soon!!

 

[Yo Sake]

Wish you a speedy and complete recovery!

 

[Stitcher]

Wow...<br>
that truly sucks!<br>
Sorry your job "blew up in your face..." but glad that you're relatively unscathed, save some forced rest for a few days (hopefully only a few days).<br><br>
Stay away from exploding batteries!

 

[jkaiser20]

No kidding. That is a crazy accident. Hope you heal quick, and as others have said, don't sweat the training.