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Hard Headed Runner

Late last month I took a spill off a boat and hit my head. It was pretty scary. I ended up in the water under the boat. My fiance had to throw the boat into reverse just to avoid hitting me. I must have briefly lost consciousness because I don't remember where or when I hit my head. When I got out of the water I had a small cut on my nose. Other than a little blood, I had no other visible injuries. I was shocked when I didn't end up with two black eyes. Because I didn't exhibit any of the typical characteristics of a broken nose or concussion I assumed nothing was wrong and went about business as usual. I kept running, driving and going to work. Even though I had a persistent headache and my nose and part of my face was numb I decided not to listen to my body and keep going. By day four I knew something had to give. I went to Urgent Care and they - of course - sent me to the hospital. At the ER I was diagnosed with a concussion and, luckily, an x-ray ruled out any