MikE
08-21-2005, 07:15 AM
Thomas Herrion, offensive linman for the 49ers collpased and later dies following their preseason game in Denver. We don't know the reason for this young man's death, if he had a precondition or if the weather played a part. Obviously, the fingers would point to his large size having something to do with it. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Yesterday in my race I saw 2 people collapsed late in the race and another 6 in the medical tent receiving treatment. I told the massuer that I was surprized there weren't more. It was brutal out there, 82 degrees, 95% humidity and the sun was blazing off the black top on us. Fortunately, most people took caution and adjusted their goals. I saw 3 of the elite runners walking because of the weather [saving their fitness for another race]. I finally stopped for a minute at the 12 mile marker just to down 3-4 cups of Gatorade before continuing.
I remember telling a few people yesterday that today wasn't a day to be a hero. At least he died chasing his dream.
MikE
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2139454
Yesterday in my race I saw 2 people collapsed late in the race and another 6 in the medical tent receiving treatment. I told the massuer that I was surprized there weren't more. It was brutal out there, 82 degrees, 95% humidity and the sun was blazing off the black top on us. Fortunately, most people took caution and adjusted their goals. I saw 3 of the elite runners walking because of the weather [saving their fitness for another race]. I finally stopped for a minute at the 12 mile marker just to down 3-4 cups of Gatorade before continuing.
I remember telling a few people yesterday that today wasn't a day to be a hero. At least he died chasing his dream.
MikE
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2139454