When the Body Betrays the Runner | Boston News

A seasoned marathoner with five world major wins, Elizabeth Obih-Frank faced a life-threatening collapse during the Boston Marathon—diagnosed with severe rhabdomyolysis, a condition where muscle breakdown nearly shut down her organs. Despite overcoming past health crises like sarcoidosis and heart failure, her body’s limits were pushed too far. Thanks to rapid medical intervention at Tufts, she’s now recovering—and learning that sometimes, listening to your body is more important than crossing the finish line. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75340264baddea28