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I'm not trying to be callous, but if someone dies after a run it wasn't because they were pushed too hard, it was because of a pre-existing condition. The run wasn't the "cause," it was the "trigger."
It was just as likely the celebratory "fun" with the wife after pinning would have resulted would have resulted in the issue.
Attached is an article regarding "Sudden Death" (from running). I do a lot of endurance running, and this happens "occasionally" (not common, but not uncommon). I have never heard of it being the "run's fault."
http://www.runnersworld.com/health/sudden-death-and-running
It was just as likely the celebratory "fun" with the wife after pinning would have resulted would have resulted in the issue.
Attached is an article regarding "Sudden Death" (from running). I do a lot of endurance running, and this happens "occasionally" (not common, but not uncommon). I have never heard of it being the "run's fault."
http://www.runnersworld.com/health/sudden-death-and-running
Can You Prevent "Sudden Death"?
Dear Running Doc,Given Ryan Shay's death at the Olympic Marathon Trials, I'm nervous. I'm 30 years old, run 60 miles per week, have done 12 marathons, and love running. I have yearly checkups and my doctor has said I have an enlarged heart due to my training; he has cleared me to run. It sounds exactly like Ryan. What can I do to prevent my own "sudden death" while exercising? - Stephen R., Great Neck, NY
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Many runners remember the author, Jim Fixx who died while running. From what I read it sounds like one of the conditions above; Unless information comes out that they were harrrassed into running faster in hot weather or some other such thing, it would have nothing to do with how they were being pushed. All services require a run as part of the PT/PRT test usually 1.5 or 2 miles. Whatever the cause RIP to that sailor and God bless his family, friends, and colleagues.
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CPO Richard Goldthwaite
Being pushed to hard is relative. The Navy needs a huge cultural change and recognize that a rigorous PT program is very much needed over the current climate. Excuses that you can't run on ships, what for, I'm on a ship are just that, excuses. The model that needs to be invoked from top to bottom is PT is for the body, mind and soul. It's part of the work day and it builds camaraderie and esprit de corps. Twice a year weigh ins and twice a year PT tests are ludicrous in determining a fit sailor. Leadership needs to recognize this weakness and address it for the sake of the Navy, it's sailors, and the ability to fight. Yeah, it's really that simple. Look at any spec war command and you'll see the differences. Nothing special about this ideology...it's a cornerstone....
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No. I'm sorry for the loss of a fine petty officer but I don't thank it has anything to do with being pushed too hard.
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