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August 16, 2007
Chance Meeting
The man that mowed Scotty and I over on that fateful day in June lives about a mile from where we live. I know this because I run past his house all the time and his white pickup truck (that still has the dent that Scotty and I made in it) sits outside. When I run by I always wonder if I'll ever see the driver. Or if one day I'll be in the Subway in town and he'll walk in. Or we'll pump gas next to each other at the BP on the corner. Natrona Heights isn't that big. Of course if the driver smacked me upside the head I wouldn't know who he was. Because I've never seen him. I was, after all, unconcious the last time we met. But I do know the truck. There was a picture of it in the paper and then I run past it all the time.
So imagine my surprise as I was running down the road today, about 200 yds from where I was hit, when I stop to let a truck go past (he had the right of way this time!) and look up to find that it's "The Truck" with "The Driver" inside! AH! He didn't give me a second glance. I wonder if he would recognize me? (he probably got a better look at me than I did at him anyway) Kind of funny. I sort of want to talk with him and tell him that while I did not in any way appreciate being run over I'm sure he didn't do it on purpose and of course I do forgive him. At least he stopped. As I've learned from many a cyclist I was lucky of at least that.
Anyway, chance meeting aside, I had a very nice run (45 minutes). Actually, I started off feeling pretty rough but felt better as the run progressed. I ran in the afternoon heat (about 82 degrees and humid) because when I woke up this morning there was some crazy storms going through and I didn't feel like getting hit by lightening. Instead I did my ride (1:30) on the trainer inside in the am and then ran after work.
In other news - Roxy has bad breath. Any ideas about that one? (it doesn't help that she attempts to eat at least one dead thing each morning on her walk)
So it's Thursday already! This week has gone fast. Training is going pretty well - Germany will be here before I know it! You may note no speed training in the works this week (or more likely you could care less). I was hoping for some speed this week but was out-voted by my coach. Still recovering from Steelhead I suppose. I'll soon be making my plea for some speed next week. :)
Good night all!
Posted by beth at August 16, 2007 7:36 PM
Comments
Perhaps if I was actually awake during our walks in the morning, I could be proactive and prevent Roxy from putting dead items in her mouth.
Posted by: O at August 16, 2007 8:14 PM
The truck driver never tried to visit you in the hospital, or contact you to check on you? That is surprising to me. A sad commentary on our society. Forgiveness is a good thing!
Posted by: Dawn at August 16, 2007 10:12 PM
That's kind of creepy about the driver who hit you living so close. I think I'd get the freakedoutchills if I had a chance meeting with him, like you did. It would also be interesting to hear what he(?) has to say about the accident. You are such a good soul to be so forgiving!
Do you brush Roxy's teeth? How about treats that are a little tough so as to cause more friction against her teeth (You know, natural cleaning.). If she has any plaque build-up on her teeth, this will cause bad breath. It can be rectified by a teeth cleaning at the vet (Though it's kind of pricey.).
Posted by: Meghan at August 16, 2007 11:01 PM
i think it is awesome that you are willing to forgive the guy... that is something that is very un-common these days... and it shows your faith and testimony...
Posted by: Kranky C Dale at August 17, 2007 8:55 AM