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I was able to force myself to go hiking. I only went about half way and then came back. I just wanted to get a little workout in, sweat some, get the blood flowing, and get my appetite and intestines ready for Thanksgobbly Day.

Since it has been raining a lot in Los Angeles, especially in the pre-dawn hours, the dirt and hills were very slippery. Usually there is a nice layer of dirt but because of all the rain, it was a lot of exposed rock and very slippery sand/mud.

As I began to run back down some very steep terrain, I realized I had no way to slow down and had to do a mini-bail while I still had the chance.

I got some TINY scrapes on my hands as I slowed down. It made me think I'm wear my mountain biking gloves from now on, because they have leather on the palms.

I would really love some knee and elbow pads too so I can feel a little more secure that I won't get that injured if I slip and fall.

It sucks too because I washed them off (my hands) when I should have left the blood there just for effect.

It also sucks because I've had way gnarlier scrapes and bruises but never ever thought to take pictures...

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I'm really good at falling and tumbling so I only got minor cosmetic damage.

i skuway'ped mah peenkee!

I bleed a lot too so there was a little blood. There was way more but I washed it off, I swear to god! it was a way more manly fall.

It's better than nothing...