Kevin Hart is recovering after severely injuring himself in a friendly foot race. (See his video below.)

This is just a public service announcement, because I know people may see me out and I dont want you to be alarmed, but Im in a wheelchair, Hart said in an Instagram video Wednesday . Why? Because I tried to jump out there and do some young stuff.

The 44-year-old said he got into a little debate with former New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley about who was faster and ended up tearing his lower abdomen and abductors in a 40-yard dash. Hart used that experience to educate his peers.

Ladies and gentlemen, the age 40 is real its not a game, the comedian said. Respect that age or that age will make you respect it. I was just forced to respect it. ... I tried to go out there and do some young man stuff and I was told to sit my ass down.

Hart joked that he at least beat his 34-year-old opponent to the punch by getting this story out there before him, and has already received a ton of support in the comments from Will Smith , Tracee Ellis Ross and frequent co-star Dwayne The Rock Johnson .

I tore my abductor off my pelvis during a wrestling match, wrote the former wrestler, who apparently suffered the same injuries during a 2013 match. True story. Youll be fine. Youll grow a 3rd ball but youll be fine. Heal up.