This may be a little old... but it is still shocking enough. These are still statistics and if you are smart about your training and understand your limits, risks will decrease. Know your boundaries and play within them.
here is a little excerpt from the article:
"ORLANDO, Fla. — Warning to weekend warriors: Swim-bike-run triathlons pose at least twice the risk of sudden death as marathons do, the first study of these competitions has found.
The risk is mostly from heart problems during the swimming part. And while that risk is low — about 15 out of a million participants — it's not inconsequential, the study's author says.
Triathlons are soaring in popularity, especially as charity fundraisers. They are drawing many people who are not used to such demanding exercise. Each year, about 1,000 of these events are held and several hundred thousand Americans try one."
Second Triathlon Swimmer Dies, Prompting Review of Race Protocol
... I guess I should start a waiting list for people who want to be my life insurance beneficiary....
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