For those of you who are runners, you know that you need to replace your lost electrolytes if you are exercising for longer than an hour. Ammon counted on drinking Gatorade at all the water stations along the marathon route. Unfortunately, the half-marathoners and 5K runners were on the same course causing them to run out of the precious liquid. Consequently, because it was also so hot, Ammon had some real problems following the race.
He ended up in the medical tent for about an hour. His heart rate was racing (over 100) well after he finished the race so he was on a heart rate monitor. The EMT's also had him on oxygen (see the picture with the cannula on his face). The paramedics said I should pour cool water over his feet to help bring his body temp down, which I did right away. I took off his shoes and socks and massaged his feet too. I kept talking to him to get his mind off of his pain. Also, Ammon called over some of the other runners, including the winner in the black. He had fun reminiscing in Spanish with them about the race.
Once he had recovered some, the medical personnel tried to get him to stand up. Unfortunately, that's when his leg started cramping up. He started howling in pain. Another runner flexed his foot so that it would stop. Once he got to his feet, he tried to hobble around.
He thought it was hilarious to use his grandmothers' cane to help him. In this video, you can see Ammon and Danny both wobbling and limping around.
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I had no idea his medical stuff was that serious!!! I just thought he was in the medical tent for cramping and to be observed to make sure he was O.K.! My gosh--I can't believe you guys were still up for coming to our place! That is so amazing. And running out of Gatorade??? Are you kidding me???
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