‘Clinically dead’: Kelowna senior comes back to lead the pack by example
A Kelowna man is leading by example and living an active life, despite having suffered a cardiac arrest 16 years ago.
In 2007, moments before the gun went off, at the start of a pre-marathon fun run that would kick off a weekend of racing in Kelowna, Lawrence collapsed and suffered a cardiac arrest.Immediately, other runners jumped into action. He received CPR from nearby firefighters, nurses and doctors who were also at the race until paramedics arrived.
Initially, his wife and children were worried about him getting back out on the roads but came to understand that running is his passion.Since his cardiac arrest, Lawrence has been vocal about his journey as a runner and an advocate for heart health. He eventually met another athlete who could relate to his situation.
Keeping a slow and steady pace, Lawrence and Gable act as the pace bunnies at many races and use their years of experience to help those at the back of the pack reach the finish line.“She was all worried about me, of course, but I know what I’m doing, I’ve done these things before.”
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