Transportation and Health: Today, I ran for the first time in ages when I saw my bus coming.... - FML

By Anonymous - 30/12/2013 03:52 - United States

Today, I ran for the first time in ages when I saw my bus coming. My loose shoe went flying into a shop doorway, and I tripped into the gutter. FML

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A little stiff and rusty

By Footloose - 11/09/2023 14:30

Today, I went for a run to get in shape for the first time in ages. I put on my running shoes and hit the pavement. Halfway through, the sole of one shoe came off, and I had to hobble back home in embarrassment. FML

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Right on time

By Debz - 29/07/2025 03:00 - United States

Today, I was already late so I sprinted to catch the bus. Just as I jumped on, my left shoe flew off, and I practically tripped over my own feet, falling flat on my face in a bus full of strangers. The driver asked, "You OK Ma’am?" while stifling laughter. FML

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Potholes

By Yudith - 16/10/2019 00:01

Today, I ran to catch the night bus which passes every hour, when it unexpectedly passed its stop and turned right. I ran faster, only to trip on a roadwork sign and scrape both knees on the half-rebuilt road, ruining my new yoga pants in the process. FML

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The great escape

By Ethan - 13/11/2025 22:00

Today, I decided to start jogging again for the first time in months. I made it one block before tripping over the curb. I fell so hard, my phone flew out of my pocket and hit a parked car, setting off its alarm. I ran off when I saw house curtains all around me start to twitch. FML

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By grossfoot - 31/08/2010 06:14 - United States

Today, while getting on the subway, I tripped over the gap between the train and the platform. My flip-flop caught on the edge, and fell into the gap. I had to walk home with one flip-flop. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/09/2011 03:41 - United States

Today, while I was on the bus, my foot fell asleep. When we arrived at my stop, I stood up and limped to the front of the bus. As I walked down the steps, I tripped, fell, and smashed my nose into the ground. The driver just laughed and drove away. FML

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Don't tread on me

By Kate - 23/04/2009 14:09 - United States

Today, I was waiting for the train. It arrived, I got on and the woman behind me stepped on the back of my shoe. My shoe came flying off and landed in the gutter between the train and the platform. The doors closed, the train pulled away. FML

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Hey there!

By Chanby - 04/05/2023 12:00 - United States - Portland

Today, I was walking down the street when I saw a friend I hadn't seen in years. I was so excited to catch up with her that I ran across the street without looking and almost got hit by a car. I ended up stumbling out of panic and landed on a pile of trash on the sidewalk. FML

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Bad start

By Kathryn - 28/10/2021 07:59 - United States

Today, I was getting ready for school and stepped out on my porch to go wait for the bus. I literally said out loud, “Today is gonna be a good day.” I took one step and fell all the way down the stairs. FML

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By Addigirl - 25/02/2017 08:00 - United States - Fort Lauderdale

Today, I ordered pick-up from a restaurant I really like. It was pouring, so instead of taking the long way across the pedestrian walk, I ran through a grass-covered area and tripped on tree roots. I was right in front of the restaurant, so everybody saw me. FML

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DocBastard 38

Monday 30 December 2013 5:50

I hope someone caught it on video and uploads it to YouTube. You'll be the next viral Internet star like the Star Wars Kid or Tay Zonday or that other guy who did that other stupid thing. I'll be your agent. Call me.

theonex17 15

Monday 30 December 2013 5:58

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coercive_cat 8

Monday 30 December 2013 14:01

Lesson learned: never run...ever...unless your being attacked by a serial killer

sanecatlady 13

Monday 30 December 2013 17:59

This is why I wear sneakers, even though I don't run much, either. I've done plenty of walking, though.

unnormal7741 1

Monday 30 December 2013 19:37

aren't schools out on break?

JohnBonJovi 6

Monday 30 December 2013 21:59

Maybe you should run more instead of being a fatty... Or just tie up your shoes properly

tigerlilytracey 6

Monday 30 December 2013 22:16

jealous sqib!

JanisEvans 10

Tuesday 31 December 2013 2:36

When you and I, respectively, say 'running', we clearly don't mean the same thing.

natheitz 23

Tuesday 31 December 2013 5:12

Did you break your toe?

Hirix 3

Wednesday 1 January 2014 5:34

I learned never to run after the bus, because the last time I did, I sprinted half a mile to get to the bus stop because the bus was coming down the road. Luckily for traffic to slow it down allowing me to just make it. I ended up puking on the bus :(

itsmimi121 8

Sunday 5 January 2014 8:26

but did you catch the bus?

superwholock97 7

Saturday 23 May 2015 4:06

Supernatural moment right there

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