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ESPN's Outside The Lines discusses the rise of deaths at triathlons
On October 20, ESPN's Outside the Lines (OTL) ran a story about the rise of deaths at triathlons. The story discussed how the majority of the deaths have occurred during the swim. Since 2007, 44 deaths have occurred during the swim, seven during the bike and one during the run.
The story OTL did shows that there isn't a concrete explaination for this increase or the causes. OTL noted a study that USAT did which said "there was no common thread among the swim deaths and that the ratio of fatalities to participaton was stable."
OTL discussed the rise in participation, the mass starts, the medical training, the certification of races, and much more.
The day before the story aired a triathlete died at the Pumpkin Man Triathlon in Nevada. The 59-year-old suffered a heart attack during the swim. It was the eighth death this year that occurred during a triathlon.
There is a lot of in-depth reporting, facts, analysis, and stories of those impacted. Way more than I can summarize here. Please take some time to read and/or watch the stories. Links below.
The video story that appeared on OTL can be found here.
The in-depth story from ESPN's Bonnie D. Ford can be found here. It is worth the read.
COACH MIKE MEAD MONTHLY ARTICLE
Off Season Training...
If you are a high school or college distance runner, then early November usually marks the end of cross country season, unless you are able to advance to a national meet of some sort at either level. If you did your summer training, you are likely feeling it both physically and mentally!
But just because the season is over doesn't mean you should stop running! The key to making big improvements in performance come during the off-season training. ...
Read more here....
Reminder: Coach Mead has written more than 100 articles for RunGeorgia. Please check out the archive page for all past articles.
SPOTLIGHT RACES OF THE MONTH
November 16 - Village to Village 5K - Smyrna
The Village to Village 5K give you a chance to run a little different distance. The 11K is mostly flat and fast course in Smyrna. Also, finishers receive a finishing medal and plenty of food and drinks at the finish line including post-race pizza. The race is being held at Smyrna Community Center just off exit 15 of 285. Race proceeds will benefit the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation and the Smyrna Education Foundation.
Find out more about the race...click here.
November 28 - Turkey Day 5K - Peachtree Corners
This Thanksgiving Day 5K / Mile / Tot Trot will take off in Norcross Peachtree Corners area. A long-sleeve dri-fit shirt for those doing the 5K is a great incentive as is the extra pie you can eat later in the day. As the race says WAKE...RUN...EAT!
Find out more about the race...click here.
SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
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