Saturday, August 28, 2010

Comparisons

This morning I joined the OC Rebels on a memorial ride for Dan Crain.  While I love both road cycling and trail running, it started me thinking about certain comparisons...

Bad things that have happened to trail runners I have run with:
  • fell down and got scrapes
  • sprained ankle
  • IT Band injury
  • Hip injury
  • Knee injury
  • Achilles tendon injury
  • plantar fasciitis
  • stress fracture


Bad things that have happened to cyclists I have ridden with:
  • fell down and got scrapes
  • broken arm
  • broken collar bone
  • hit by a car
  • concussion
  • death

3 comments:

Lauren said...

Boy -- I think running's the safer sport. So sorry to hear about Dan. Just read his story from your link. Very sad.

The Trail Jogger said...

Interesting comparison. You should also do a comparison between mountain biking and trail running!

Darrell said...

I think I'll stick to running.