Running can be hazardous to your health sometimes

Oct. 19th.

Today's training:

run in morning for three miles.

Second session:

Warm up with Indian clubs and stretch bands.

10 min 16kg snatch at 15 reps per min.

4 times 20kg snatch for 10 reps each hand 80 reps total.

5 sets of 220lbs barbell deadlift for 10 reps

5 sets of hand stand push up for 10 reps.

Over the weekend there were three deaths during the Detroit Marathon. Now that is most unusual even with the large numbers that run marathons. You hear about someone dies at some running race, mostly in the summer months but its still rare. The fact remains that most people who run are fit enough to become mostly "bullet proof" to cardiac problems it they training properly and have the appropriate physical assessment to allow them to participate safely. these three runners ranging in age from 26-60 years old all died of cardiac arrest.

I have run over 60 marathons and never had someone die during the race when I ran back in the 70 and 80's and even ran with people who had previous heart attacks without any more problems. Maybe its changed now and you have people running marathons that have not prepared themselves for the stress of this type of running. Back in the day you did not attempt to run a marathon only after you have scores of races of shorter distances of 5-to 20km under your belt.

Back in the day, I participated in close to a hundred road and track races before attempting a marathon. Also ran 50 miles a week at varied distances and speed during the week. So when I decided to run one, I ran it a 3:05 min first time with just a little leg soreness the next day. Just speculating as I don't know any of the three individuals that passed away doing what they like doing(or maybe not), but proper preparation may have played a part in their ultimate demise.

We are all sorry it happen, but it reminds us that some physical activity is not completely without hazard no matter how well the event is produced. But some kind of study should be lanched to determine if there is a common tread for the three runners demise.