I received an alarming email last night! The Disney Sports Attractions group emailed everyone, urging us to wear noseplugs for the swim because of an amoeba Naegleria fowleri that can infect the body and cause meningoencephalitis. From the Orange County Department of Health: "The amoeba invades the brain and the disease progresses rapidly usually resulting in death within 3 to 7 days." WHAT???
Evidently there is a problem with the lakes in central Florida, and they've had 3 confirmed cases of the infection so far. A Florida child passed away earlier this summer from the infection. If you'd like to read further, please see this website: http://www.orchd.com/
Unfortunately, this is not the only negative info we've received about this lake. The lake is not open to the visitors of the Disney property because of a risk of meningitis. The triathlon is the only time people are allowed in the water. I was trying not to focus on this (or the alligators) but with the latest info I'm a little more than concerned!
I have no idea if we will actually participate in the swim during the triathlon. That means I will be doing a "duathlon" instead. It's disappointing after all this training, specifically when the swim is my strong point!
More info to come...
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Yep, I hear ya! Don't think that I want to put my life in danger for something I have always wanted to do. It would worry me to think that afer doing the tri I might die in 3-7 days but I did complete my first Triathlon. LOL. This is so sad!
Congratulations, Jill! You must be incredibly proud of your accomplishments, both physical and mental, as well as your contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!
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