How do people run on muddy hiking trails?

I went out for my usual power walk since I can't run, and the trails were muddier than expected, and I managed to fall, even though I saw a few joggers go past the same place where I slipped. Now my right upper arm hurts when I touch it or stretch it. And so does the side of my left knee. And the side of my right thigh. I'm a mess right now.

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sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M

it's a dumb thing to do.

especially since mud, if deep, can KILL.

the things people do.

hiddenkitty · 26-30, F

The majority of the trail is close to even ground, and it doesn't seem like the mud is very deep. And there are quite a few other people who also run on this trail, even when it's muddy, so this one seems safe.