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Rough Weekend 05/12/2008
 

It's amazing how things can change a person's perspective.  After spending the weekend dealing with a rather sick two-year old, I figured it was good blog fodder.  Then I read a news article about the Gulf Coast Triathlon that made a couple nights sleeping on the floor seem pretty inconsequential.

During Saturday's race, Patrick Kane, 38, or Roswell, Georgia was pulled from the Gulf of Mexico and later passed away at the hospital.

We don't know Patrick, and can only guess that triathlon was something he loved.  He dedicated an early May Saturday to completing the 70.3 miles of a half-Ironman.  An unknown and tragic situation led to his early death.

Remember that what we do has some built-in risks, and make sure you are prepared for whatever the day's training or racing might hold in store.  Though uncommon, every situation like this means we've lost another member of the triathlon family.

Train and race safe!

 


Comments

John K

Mon, 12 May 2008 14:08:26

Sad story. If anyone finds out what really happened to him, post here. I would be curious if it was some sort of heart failure that could have been spotted with some tests.

 

Ryan

Tue, 13 May 2008 08:42:34

I raced GCT this weekend. Patrick started in the wave after me. This was the 2nd time he was to race GCT. AT the awards ceremony we had a moment of silence for Patrick and his family. No cause was given but heart problems was suspected. The surf was choppy but by no means dangerous. Let's just hope that he has reached the finish line.

 



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