My cell phone rang a few minutes ago. I saw George's name on the caller ID and knew it could only mean one thing. He was calling from the medical tent, where he was taken for severe dehydration during mile 15 of the marathon. He said he just couldn't drink enough. The wonderful medical staff is pumping fluids into him and getting him warmed up, and he will be fine in a little while.
Many thanks to all who have virtually cheered him on and said prayers for a safe race. He will be fine, but I imagine that he will want to return to Madison one day and get revenge on the course for this.
Oh, darn! But he's still awesome for getting as far as he did! Especially after limited training this summer.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he's going to be ok, but feel bad he didn't get to finish the race. He's a winner to us for even attempting this race! Come back next year!
ReplyDeleteHe is still a champion! Way to go George!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe he's doing this at all...he's my hero for sure! Sure hope he is okay. Again, Susan, please keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteOh no! What a shame, after all his hard work (though definitely understandable after the summer "y'all" have had, and his training issues).
ReplyDeleteWell George got my vote when he said "Honey Bunny" to you in public while he was running in an iron man race. Can't wait to read about his next race.
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