Embarrassing, Sports and Health: No pain, no gain

No pain, no gain

By Ouch - 21/06/2013 03:06 - Canada - Vancouver

Today, while running on the treadmill at the gym, I tried to wipe some sweat off my brow before it could make its way down into my eye. I ended up poking myself in the eye so hard that I yelped, stumbled and was thrown off the still-moving treadmill while trying to regain my balance. FML

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By i-should-probably-stick-to-swimming - 03/01/2010 16:28 - United States

Today, while on the treadmill, my iPod fell and shot out underneath my feet. I got off to get it, and when I tried to get back on, I slipped and fell on my face on the moving track. The whole gym watched me get beat up by a treadmill and clapped when I finally got back on. FML

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You deserved it 6 396

No control over my limbs

By Anonymous - 09/04/2023 18:00 - United States

Today, I was at the gym and I tripped on the treadmill. Not only did I fall off the machine, I also managed to knock over two other people's water bottles and send them flying across the room. FML

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You deserved it 186

Smooth gym bro

By Dkim620 - 07/01/2013 03:16 - United States

Today, I was running on the treadmill at my local gym when I saw a girl I like a lot. I called out to her to say hi. As she was coming over, I accidentally stepped on the belt with one foot, crashed down on the treadmill, and continued to slide down in front of her, emerging with a gashed knee and arm. FML

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You deserved it 4 373

Fitness is overrated

By Frankie says relax - 10/12/2023 06:00 - United States

Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. As I was on the treadmill, I accidentally hit the emergency stop button. In my attempt to play it cool, I tried to pretend it was intentional and yelled, "I've reached my fitness goal for the day!" FML

I agree, your life sucks 112

You deserved it 686

By Roxy19 - 22/01/2013 06:50 - United States - San Diego

Today, while at the gym, my boyfriend wouldn't stop texting me. I was confident enough to text while on the treadmill. Bad idea: I hit myself on the bar and tripped in front of everyone. FML

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You deserved it 39 518

By NoPainNoGain - 05/06/2009 05:03 - United States

Today, while running on the treadmill at the gym, the girl next to me slipped and went flying back against the wall. Indecisive whether to get off and help her or to just keep going, I lost my focus and footing and flew back next to her. FML

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You deserved it 26 499

By Anonymous - 18/01/2015 16:34 - Ireland

Today, after the longest time, I went to the gym. I ran and ran and ran on the treadmill for an eternity, beating myself up for getting so overweight. Then I tripped and fell off, sweating and sobbing for being so useless. When I looked up, I saw I'd been on the machine for barely 2 minutes. FML

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You deserved it 20 688

Routine

By notsosexygirl - 21/02/2009 09:35 - United Kingdom

Today, I was doing my usual routine at the gym which consists of working out on the treadmills right in front of my ex boyfriend to make him feel bad. Whilst doing this, I tried to be cool and do that thing where as the treadmill slows down you turn around and just walk off the end. I fell. FML

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You deserved it 68 636

Leave it to the pros

By Anonymous - 05/11/2021 00:01 - United States - Epsom

Today, I was attempting to tame my bushy eyebrows, since I'm starting a new job in a few days and need to look somewhat presentable, when I poked myself in the eye. Hard. I thought I’d blinded myself for a few moments. Now it’s just red, sore and watery. FML

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You deserved it 238

Deez nuts

By King7 - 09/01/2010 10:17 - Pakistan

Today, I got on a treadmill for the first time. I was running at a very high speed. I needed a break but didn't know how to get off. I decided to just let the machine take me to the edge so I could get off. I was thrown off the treadmill and landed with my happy sacks crashing into a dumbbell. FML

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You deserved it 42 564

DaniPandi 22

Friday 21 June 2013 9:48

This is why we attach the clip-things to our waistbands.

KBurns207 17

Friday 21 June 2013 9:47

Ahahaha I would love to have seen this. Just laugh at yourself and go about your day. Not much else you can do

Comments

DjMonroe95 11

Friday 21 June 2013 9:45

It's all good gimp a long :)

Pesticides 19

Friday 21 June 2013 10:48

ya could''ve just dealt with the sweat

Ambient25 24

Friday 21 June 2013 12:31

I have to ask just how did that happen? When people wipe their eyes it's usually with the flat of their fingers, not exactly poke capable. I'm guessing OP was at a really high speed, bouncing around, and hit the tip. Shake your head next time there buddy.

evilscorpi 29

Friday 21 June 2013 13:04

#24 I guess you dont sweat, because its not something you would eant to ignore, especially on a treadmill. also op story sounds like something you would see on YouTube

suboy 10

Friday 21 June 2013 16:00

Well that escalated quickly!! PS- I know most of you hate this phrase now but cmon it fits so perfectly.

Megan639 16

Friday 21 June 2013 9:47

Well, that's embarrassing. You have my sympathy.

boofgall 16

Friday 21 June 2013 9:58

You're not alone op, pretty much the same thing happened to me too once!

KBurns207 17

Friday 21 June 2013 9:47

Ahahaha I would love to have seen this. Just laugh at yourself and go about your day. Not much else you can do

tragicnightmare 15

Friday 21 June 2013 9:47

Well OP, did you regain your balance? I'm also curious to know if anyone saw.

happylappy 21

Friday 21 June 2013 10:37

It says at the gym. I'm pretty sure someone was close enough to see or at least see the aftermath of OP writhing on the ground in pain.

sirspankalot 11

Friday 21 June 2013 23:33

If anybody did see I expect it would have a domino effect of people tripping in a similar manner over the treadmills...

DaniPandi 22

Friday 21 June 2013 9:48

This is why we attach the clip-things to our waistbands.

VampireBiter 7

Sunday 23 June 2013 20:57

Ding Ding Ding. We have a winner.

kozzard 17

Friday 21 June 2013 9:48

might I suggest a sweatband in the future?

MsFML_ 16

Friday 21 June 2013 9:51

Not much of a multi-tasker, eh?

KTBulldog 10

Friday 21 June 2013 9:57

At least people were there to help and, hell, maybe you'll end up on America's Funniest Home Videos or something.

Pesticides 19

Friday 21 June 2013 10:49

yeah! you get money for being a joke ! better than just the memory

lennelleong 33

Friday 21 June 2013 9:57

*Imagines a much worse scenario if OP was a girl with long nails, long hair & skimpy attire.* Count your blessings! :) But go for an eye check-up just in case your cornea was scratched...