Another Half Marathoner Death

Unfortunately that just gives more ammunition to the anti-run groups out there. I'd rather die at the finish line of a marathon than die on a couch with a bag of potato chips is all I have to say.

It happens all the time. People die. We all will. I think running is great if you're designed for it or if you really enjoy it. What I do for exercise seems like running to me but it has lower impact, which is nice because I tend to get a left knee issue even doing Elliptical. I have to lay off for a day or two or three and just let it heal.

Most people's doctors don't know anything about you unless you tell them what's wrong with you. They can't just tell on their own. For every major illness I had to alert them I had the issue, let them do tests and then I might get help. But if "I" didn't know they have never figured out anything on their own. I had to tell them I had Sleep Apnea for example. Then they did test and what do you know? I had severe sleep apnea 5 years ago. (Probably many years before that too....and my Mom snored so loudly, even at 120 lbs. and I know she had it too)

Definitely see your doctor. I won't be surprised to find out this woman worked very closely with her doctor on this. My mother in law was going to the doctor worried about getting cancer, never smoked a day in her life, and she suddenly died of lung cancer. It happens! A very faithful woman too. It did not matter. The doctors never found a thing until it was too late. They didn't even really listen to her much because she was a woman. You know the drill ladies

You're only as strong as the weakest cell/organ in your body.

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100928/SPORTS11/9280335/Half-marathon-runner-from-Brentwood-dies

I cannot stress the importance enough of ensuring that you get regular check ups with your Dr to ensure you are healthy enough to run/exercise! Very sad story!

AMEN!!! They love at how many die...but here are the facts

A study on London Marathon runners over a 20 year period, in fact, found that with a rate of death of 1 in 67,414 (representing 1 in 2,000,000 miles run) marathon running was no more dangerous than many other daily activities.

According to the American College of Cardiology, the chances of an endurance athlete suffering an acute heart attack or sudden cardiac death during or shortly after an event are about one in 75,000.
I think I will take my chances and keep on running!!!

Unfortunately that just gives more ammunition to the anti-run groups out there. I'd rather die at the finish line of a marathon than die on a couch with a bag of potato chips is all I have to say.

There are anti-run groups? Why? I mean, if you don't like running then don't run.

It would be interesting to know why she died, it could have been due to so many things from hereditary heart disease, to having a virus and running through it, to overloading her heart..... the possible reasons would run into loads and loads of maybes and perhaps........ very sad for sure!

When something like that happens, it brings our mortality into reality. We are all here on this site trying to, or already on a health kick, attempting to eat correctly, making an effort to lose/gain weight, trying to get fit or maintaining fitness, controlling our weight....

We cannot guarantee we will live to old age, but we sure can give ourselves the best possible chance, it is the least we can do, for our family and friends to ensure we are around for them, but more importantly, for ourselves. There is so much to see and do, not a moment to waste, but to do these things, we need to be at our best and if there is one thing I have seen on this site, it is just how hard people are trying to get to where they want to be and I, for one, would be overjoyed if they succeeded.