RunDisney Runner Collapsed and Passed Away

[sethschroeder]

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/new...0191102-coixrwgtg5dx3lub5thbwuw3sm-story.html
I can't imagine this happening. Hoping the very best for the family.

 

[rteetz]

Yeah very sad situation. I didn’t see anything on course but heard people talking about it.

 

[Thecouch]

I regularly do runs and triathlon (normally happens in the swim Leg in tri) and this happens at all the big events. Running is great for you and will extend your life normally but if you have even a small defect with your heart running will test it out. You should haveacheck up before starting any training after a long period off. The 5k disney run is in a run length but people still normally push harder then in training and 5km need less training

 

[allmousedup]

These are more common than folks realize. I completed a 1/2 marathon about 3 or 4 years ago...a very "fit" mid-30s woman crossed the line about 5 minutes after me and collapsed. By the time her husband crossed the line 5 minutes later she had passed. Unbelievable to witness but stunning how often it happens.....