Sam Harper Brighouse, 23, fell ill around 16 miles into the Brighton Marathon in East Sussex on April 14.
The biology graduate of Forest Hill, south-east London, embarked on the 26-mile running challenge to raise money for the Arms Around The Child charity which supports Aids orphans.
Brighton and Hove Coroner Veronica Hamilton-Deeley ruled that Mr Harper Brighouse died of bowel ischaemia and a gastro-intestinal haemorrhage.
Cause of death was contributed to by an "idiosyncratic reaction" to hyperthermia, dehydration, endurance exertion, hyperosmolar sports supplements and ibuprofen, she said.
He took two or four ibuprofen tablets during the race as well as the sports supplements, the inquest heard.
This is obviously sad. But I'm surprised there aren't more deaths during amateur sporting events. All have their risks. But the risks and negatives of an inactive lifestyle are worse
I would be interested in seeing complete post mortem results. It's actually pretty rare for people to die in marathons
SAR wrote:This is obviously sad. But I'm surprised there aren't more deaths during amateur sporting events. All have their risks. But the risks and negatives of an inactive lifestyle are worse
I would be interested in seeing complete post mortem results. It's actually pretty rare for people to die in marathons
I'm amazed that airports aren't full of dead people as middle aged fatties who just spent several hours cooped up in an airless tube frantically sprint through the concourse towards another airless tube. Seems like a recipe for a heart attack but I've never seen in happen.
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SAR wrote:This is obviously sad. But I'm surprised there aren't more deaths during amateur sporting events. All have their risks. But the risks and negatives of an inactive lifestyle are worse
I would be interested in seeing complete post mortem results. It's actually pretty rare for people to die in marathons
I'm amazed that airports aren't full of dead people as middle aged fatties who just spent several hours cooped up in an airless tube frantically sprint through the concourse towards another airless tube. Seems like a recipe for a heart attack but I've never seen in happen.
My father passed away of a heart attack in the Roanoke Airport after getting off a flight from NY. Thanks for the memories.
Sam Harper Brighouse, 23, fell ill around 16 miles into the Brighton Marathon in East Sussex on April 14.
The biology graduate of Forest Hill, south-east London, embarked on the 26-mile running challenge to raise money for the Arms Around The Child charity which supports Aids orphans.
Brighton and Hove Coroner Veronica Hamilton-Deeley ruled that Mr Harper Brighouse died of bowel ischaemia and a gastro-intestinal haemorrhage.
Cause of death was contributed to by an "idiosyncratic reaction" to hyperthermia, dehydration, endurance exertion, hyperosmolar sports supplements and ibuprofen, she said.
He took two or four ibuprofen tablets during the race as well as the sports supplements, the inquest heard.
Dehydration a factor?
Over-hydration seems to be a major killer for the out of shape folks. They don't run fast enough to sweat, but partake of every aid station along the route.
SAR wrote:This is obviously sad. But I'm surprised there aren't more deaths during amateur sporting events. All have their risks. But the risks and negatives of an inactive lifestyle are worse
I would be interested in seeing complete post mortem results. It's actually pretty rare for people to die in marathons
I'm amazed that airports aren't full of dead people as middle aged fatties who just spent several hours cooped up in an airless tube frantically sprint through the concourse towards another airless tube. Seems like a recipe for a heart attack but I've never seen in happen.
My father passed away of a heart attack in the Roanoke Airport after getting off a flight from NY. Thanks for the memories.
I'm sorry about your dad but truly wonder if a large group of deceased people are the end result of our airlines poor service. Based on no data whatsoever, I believe it to be so.
Mao wrote:Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun. Our principle is that the Party commands the gun, and the gun must never be allowed to command the Party
Sam Harper Brighouse, 23, fell ill around 16 miles into the Brighton Marathon in East Sussex on April 14.
The biology graduate of Forest Hill, south-east London, embarked on the 26-mile running challenge to raise money for the Arms Around The Child charity which supports Aids orphans.
Brighton and Hove Coroner Veronica Hamilton-Deeley ruled that Mr Harper Brighouse died of bowel ischaemia and a gastro-intestinal haemorrhage.
Cause of death was contributed to by an "idiosyncratic reaction" to hyperthermia, dehydration, endurance exertion, hyperosmolar sports supplements and ibuprofen, she said.
He took two or four ibuprofen tablets during the race as well as the sports supplements, the inquest heard.
Dehydration a factor?
Over-hydration seems to be a major killer for the out of shape folks. They don't run fast enough to sweat, but partake of every aid station along the route.
It's the NSAIDs most often. They will really kill you if you don't know how to use them. When I do ultramarathons I only will use it after 12 hours or so only if I have excrucitating muscle pain, and that's only because I know my stomach is able to handle it.
A couple months ago I had a sore neck from sleeping on a bus, and I took an aspirin before I did a routine 90 min run. I almost never do that, but later that night I was writhing in pain from an upset stomach.
When you combine the NSAIDs with the stomach in a disadvantageous state (dehydrated or overhydrated), then it can cause some serious stuff.
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Pain management is performance enhancement in big endurance and big strength bias sports. Ibuprofen has a good short term role, but there are so many other, better options.
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What does 'hyperosmolar sports supplements' mean? It says that taking gels could be dangerous so I assume they are meaning them or perhaps some kind of electrolyte tablet?
WildGorillaMan wrote:Enthusiasm combined with no skill whatsoever can sometimes carry the day.
Terry B. wrote:What does 'hyperosmolar sports supplements' mean? It says that taking gels could be dangerous so I assume they are meaning them or perhaps some kind of electrolyte tablet?
Terry B. wrote:What does 'hyperosmolar sports supplements' mean? It says that taking gels could be dangerous so I assume they are meaning them or perhaps some kind of electrolyte tablet?
