Always listen to your body when competing

I feel it’s my duty to post a link up here to a story that ran in the Toronto Star this week.
http://www.thestar.com/article/610631
I always read the stories related to the health risks of doing marathons or triathlons. I always read them because there is always a good tip or two on something to look out for.
I agree with some of what this article says in that the popularity of running and doing triathlons has grown rapidly in the past 10 years, with all types of people trying.
While the statistics may seem alarming,  I’m a big advocate of everybody trying these sports out, provided they are healthy enough to do so.
I also take a lot of studies with a grain of salt, as everybody is different and the effects of a race are often left in your control.
For example, if you aren’t feeling well during a race, it is your responsibility to ensure that you slow down and take stock of what you’re feeling.
Despite that,  I thought I would post this just as information for any of you wannabe or continuing triathletes out there.
Have a good weekend.
Happy trains.
Good luck to Paul who is in Dearborn, Mich. running the Martian Marathon Sunday.