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CBS News
03-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Pennsylvania teacher grateful to be participating in Broad Street Run 6 months after medical ordeal
For this Glenside teacher, the road to the Broad Street Run was filled with obstacles For this Glenside teacher, the road to the Broad Street Run was filled with obstacles For this Glenside teacher, the road to the Broad Street Run was filled with obstacles A teacher from Glenside, Pennsylvania, is thankful to be back running and preparing for the Broad Street Run, just six months after a scary medical ordeal. "For me, it's definitely a stress reliever," said Brynn Peterson. "Taking in the nature and the beauty of it all." The 24-year-old teacher is training for the Broad Street Run in Wissahickon Park. "A lot of doctors told me it was going to be years until I could run again," she said. In October, she was training for the Philadelphia Marathon, running 60 miles a week, when she started having chest pain and was suddenly exhausted. "Everyone tells you that you're tired during marathon training, that your body hurts, so I just thought my body is tired," Peterson said. She finally got herself to Temple University Hospital, where doctors discovered dozens of blood clots in her lungs. "I was about a week away from a heart attack, they said if I hadn't come into the hospital," Peterson said. CBS Philadelphia She found out she has a genetic predisposition and was effectively treated with blood thinners. "Blood clot – we call it a silent killer, because it's way more prevalent than we think," said Dr. Parth Rali, who works at Temple University Hospital. "Every five minutes, there is one person in the United States who dies of a blood clot." Dr. Rali, a pulmonologist, said blood clots can be caused by a number of different things, including being dehydrated – something that can happen to runners if they're not careful. "If you're not keeping up with hydration, what happens is that your blood becomes thick and that puts you at the risk of forming the blood clots," he said. Now that she's cleared to run again, Peterson said she learned the importance of seeing a doctor when something doesn't feel right, and she's excited for Broad Street. "I'll just be happy to finish it with a smile on my face, but the athlete in me does want to go under 66 minutes," Peterson said. No matter your pace, CBS News Philadelphia is wishing everyone good luck!
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Pittsburgh Marathon will continue with largest turnout ever after storms caused some concerns
Thousands of runners will take to the streets this Sunday for the annual Pittsburgh Marathon. The 26-mile course runs through many city neighborhoods, including the East End, where storms recently disrupted power and scattered debris along the route. On Friday, Channel 11 News spoke with organizers and city and county leaders who reported a collaborative cleanup effort. Marathon organizers held a joint news conference on Friday. 'This year's marathon is bringing visitors from 50 states and 24 countries, giving us a chance to showcase Pittsburgh,' said Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato. Advertisement More than 46,000 runners are expected to participate this year, making it the largest turnout in the event's history, according to P3R, the organization responsible for the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. 'I want to thank city employees, the Department of Public Works, the Department of Public Safety, and our utility workers. They did everything possible to make this weekend happen,' said Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. Earlier this week, many expressed concerns after an unprecedented storm knocked out power, downed electric lines, and uprooted trees across the city just days before the race. Organizers have been monitoring the route daily. 'People are excited; they've invested a lot of time and effort into this journey, so we will make it work for them. We are not concerned about the course at this point,' said Troy Schooley, CEO of P3R. Advertisement On Friday afternoon, Channel 11 News drove along the route and observed that much of the 26-mile stretch had been cleared of debris, with crews actively repairing roads along Fifth Avenue. While power has not been restored in some areas of the city, organizers assured that this would not impact Sunday's race. 'All our generators power this event, so Duquesne Light and other power companies can focus on restoring service,' Schooley explained. While out-of-town visitors may be unaware of the storm's impact come Sunday, local runners are definitely aware. 'We were without power and had a chaotic week just trying to get everything done, but we finally got our power back the other day, which was a relief,' said runner Will Lovever. Lovever placed second in last year's marathon and lives just outside the city. Despite being without power for most of the week, he continued training. He placed first in the Philadelphia Marathon last year and hopes to cross the finish line in Pittsburgh this year, cheered on by his family and friends. 'It would be incredible to win and be the first Pittsburgh man to win the Pittsburgh Marathon,' Lovever said. Crews will begin towing any cars parked along the route starting Saturday night. Advertisement Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
