John Boothman flew to the United States especially for this race and in his own words, this is how the race panned out.
it was a very tough day for me in this race. I set off OK and was on schedule until around half way i when I stared suffering with an upset stomach. I had to jog /walk the second half, carried along by the most amazing support from the very loud crowds, the likes of which I have never experienced anywhere - just brilliant. The weather was warmer than I expected which didn't help and I have never seen so many people in trouble along the way.
I stopped about 100 metres from the finish line to help a girl who couldn't move with cramps. Don't ask me why I did it when I was struggling myself but that's what runners do.
I think the adrenalin at the finish gave me a false boost for collecting my medal, getting some good pictures and chatting to some fellow Brits.
Shortly after this, as I walked to meet Angela, I felt dreadful and had to lie down under a tree feeling very sick. A concerned off duty policeman looked after me and then handed me over to the fire service who were nearby. They whisked off to spend a couple of hours in the medical tent, which was packed with runners in trouble.
I think that it is nothing more than a bad reaction to a meal we had the night before and was made worse by the exertion and heat. I had drunk lots of water along the route. Still feeling a bit nauseous today but will be fine soon.
I think that it is nothing more than a bad reaction to a meal we had the night before and was made worse by the exertion and heat. I had drunk lots of water along the route. Still feeling a bit nauseous today but will be fine soon.
Overall, a brilliant day just spoiled a little with my unfortunate condition
16704 John Boothman Half 1:45:51 Finish 4:03:09
16704 John Boothman Half 1:45:51 Finish 4:03:09