A Peak Inside a Marathon Medical Tent

Listen to the episode if you’re curious about what goes on in a medical tent—and what happens to runners who stop in one during a race. Sarah and co-host Amanda Loudin talk with two veteran medical professionals who have staffed countless race medical tents. The guests share:-tips to avoid a visit to the medical tent; -protocol for getting runners back out on the course; -details of heat stroke, and when it’s time to be sent to a hospital;-items at runners’ disposal in a medical tent; and,-moving memories from a 2013 Boston Marathon finish line medical tent.  Sarah and Amanda talk about the quirks of new college students before the first medical tent gal joins around 7:54.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! For $25 off your first order, use codeAMR25 at GOSleeves.com Use code 60amr to get 60% off, plus free shipping, at GreenChef.com/60amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices