Triathalon swim deaths 2008 rising. What is going on?

Well, for the most part, I guess. I don't think your health should be a matter of luck. Of course, stuff can happen. But as responsible adults, we should always make sure about a few things: 1) Do I get a yearly check-up with my doctor? Many things that can go wrong with our bodies don't show any signs until they actually manifest. 2) How do I feel the day or two before the event? Our bodies often do let us know if something is wrong. We feel tired or rundown or whatever. We need to listen to those. Often we need to be able to distinguish between nerves and real problems. Also, some ignore the signs and "Tough it out". Not always the right choice. 3) Do I know where there is assistance along the course? Alot people probably don't until it's too late. Let's leave as little as possible to luck and all finish the race! :cheerleader: Alive!! (if not a bit tired). JIM Sorry, when I said "catastrophe strikes," I was taking about getting hit by a car while biking or something like that. I absolutely agree that we should take responsibility for our own health and be smart about things. I get regular checkups, eat right, exercise, get enough sleep, wear a helmet: all that good stuff and more. I know there's a tiny risk that I could get attacked by a shark while swimming in the ocean, or hit by a car while biking, or suffer a heart attack while running due to some undiagnosed heart condition. But I weigh all of that against the significant risk of poor health if I don't exercise.

Well, for the most part, I guess. I don't think your health should be a matter of luck. Of course, stuff can happen. But as responsible adults, we should always make sure about a few things: 1) Do I get a yearly check-up with my doctor? Many things that can go wrong with our bodies don't show any signs until they actually manifest. 2) How do I feel the day or two before the event? Our bodies often do let us know if something is wrong. We feel tired or rundown or whatever. We need to listen to those. Often we need to be able to distinguish between nerves and real problems. Also, some ignore the signs and "Tough it out". Not always the right choice. 3) Do I know where there is assistance along the course? Alot people probably don't until it's too late. Let's leave as little as possible to luck and all finish the race! :cheerleader: Alive!! (if not a bit tired). JIM Sorry, when I said "catastrophe strikes," I was taking about getting hit by a car while biking or something like that. I absolutely agree that we should take responsibility for our own health and be smart about things. I get regular checkups, eat right, exercise, get enough sleep, wear a helmet: all that good stuff and more. I know there's a tiny risk that I could get attacked by a shark while swimming in the ocean, or hit by a car while biking, or suffer a heart attack while running due to some undiagnosed heart condition. But I weigh all of that against the significant risk of poor health if I don't exercise.