Today, at an 8 a.m. spin class, I knelt on the floor to set up my bike. The bike next to me was too close, and while the girl on it was pedaling to warm up, she pedaled down hard onto my heel, breaking my ankle. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I went to my first spin class. Trying my best, I hopped on the bike and started pedaling like I’d been doing it for years. The instructor came over, adjusted the seat, and as soon as she let go, I completely lost my balance and tipped over. The bike fell sideways, taking me and two water bottles with it. FML
Today, I was riding on a stationary exercise bike at home, when I went to get off, my shorts got stuck under the seat. I dangled half upside down until my shorts ripped and I fell on the ground face first breaking my front tooth. I broke my tooth riding a bike that doesn’t even move. FML
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
Today, I tried to be eco-friendly and ride my bike to work for the first time. I made it approximately three minutes before getting my shoelace caught in the gears, sending me crashing to the ground in a spectacular display of uncoordination. Now I have a sprained ankle and a newfound appreciation for cars. FML
Today, I was riding my bike when I passed a derelict house that recently burned. Curious, I dismounted and went inside. I stepped on a nail, and while I was staggering in agony, I hit a weak spot in the floor and broke my other leg. FML
Today, I was cycling home. On the way, my laces got stuck in the bicycle pedals and I couldn't move the foot that got stuck. The bicycle fell over, with me attached to it. Everyone was looking at me like, "What are you doing?" FML
Today, I was having motorbike lessons. We were parked by the side of the circuit when one side of my gloves dropped on the ground. I tried to pick it up without getting off the bike. I lost balance, fell off the bike and the bike landed on my leg, trapping me. FML
Today, I was at the gym when I noticed a girl I like working out on the elliptical. I went to go say hi, but chickened out and went to run on the treadmill in front of her instead. I was so nervous that I tripped and the machine threw me headfirst into her machine. FML
Today, I went to sit on a desk chair, which promptly rolled out from under me. This made me fall on my own foot, literally shattering two bones. I just bought a 9-month gym membership and can't use it because I wanted to sit down. FML
Today, my friend and I were racing on our bicycles when my chain snapped. I went over the handlebars and slid, on my back, for about ten feet. FML
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Top comments
Dave_Davington 34
Next time, take heel of your surroundings.
manb91uk 22
Sorry to hear that, I guess you’ll be sitting the next few sessions out? Or at least stepping things down a gear?
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Comments (10)
Dave_Davington 34
Next time, take heel of your surroundings.
RichardPencil 32
On the plus side, you have a valid excuse to not do spinning class!
manb91uk 22
Sorry to hear that, I guess you’ll be sitting the next few sessions out? Or at least stepping things down a gear?
Dave_Davington 34
I don't know. Will he?
RockPrincess26 16
Was this one done by a moderator?
Cali 57
Nope! Why do you ask?
Bigus1234 6
No pain, no gain and all that.
sweetbliss3 37
why do you have to kneel on the ground to set up your bike? bikes are usually already set up.
Angreal 14
I have literally done hundreds of spin classes and not once had to kneel on the ground...
GhostFox 34
OP was probably adjusting the height of either the seat or handle bars, or otherwise moving parts around to better accommodate their body type. That said, both OP AND the girl that broke their ankle should have been paying better attention. In OP's case, it's not the smartest decision to be in a vulnerable position - like on the ground - and not be aware of potential hazards. In the girl's case, it's either dumb or selfish to not be aware of the area around you, since you could hurt someone. Not to mention it also means that you aren't aware of the positioning of your body, which kind of ***** with a good portion of the reasons to take a class for an exercise routine.