when you least expect it.

yesterday, during the us olympic marathon trials in nyc, ryan shay (a former us champion) collapsed and died at mile 5.5. the cause of death is unknown.

i can't imagine the emotions his fellow runners are feeling, especially the 3 that qualified. 'hey, you just accomplished your life's dream, you qualified for the olympics. and by the way, one of your friends and training partners died.'

i guess it is the old cliche, he died doing what he loved to do. it is a sad day in us distance running.