How Can I Prevent My Own ‘Sudden Death’ While Running?
First off, please remember that running is safe and healthy for the vast majority of the people, in the vast majority of cases. Without exercise, morbidity increases: you see higher incidence of death, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, lower overall quality of life, etc.
So please don’t stop running because you hear of a tragedy at a race. Most races are proud that their medical program involves a fleet of dedicated ambulances and paramedics stationed along the course, hundreds of medical volunteers at numerous stations throughout the course and start and finish areas, and a dedicated on-site communications and dispatch system. Indeed, if you were to have a heart attack, the safest place to be is in a hospital or on one of these race courses.
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