Runner Who Suffered Heart Attack During Boston Marathon Hopes To Come Back Stronger – CBS Boston

BOSTON (CBS) – When skilled runner Meghan Roth wakened in an ambulance on Marathon Monday, she was crushed. She discovered she’d suffered a coronary heart assault, eight miles into the race.

“It went from being devastated to oh my gosh I’m simply so grateful to be right here and be alive,” Roth stated. “It occurred in seconds. I handed out. I don’t bear in mind hitting the bottom.”

One of many Good Samaritans who did CPR was an off-duty firefighter.

“The truth that I knew who this individual was made it much more actual,” recalled Nick Haney, a fellow runner who’d met Meghan at previous races.

“I used to be actually, actually, praying that she was going to be okay. At work you’re not used to happening folks we all know or care about,” he added.

After she was handled at Tufts Medical Heart, Meghan is lastly again house in Minnesota with the nice love of her life – her son Jaxon.

Meghan Roth (WBZ-TV)

“He’s probably the most particular individual in my life. I’ve by no means cherished one thing a lot. It’s simply the very best. I’m so comfortable to be house with him. Oh Jax,” she stated.

And as for her second love – operating – this woman is so removed from completed.

“Even with the whole lot that has occurred, to hopefully come again stronger and be capable to attain my potential,” Roth stated. “Hopefully be within the 2024 Olympic trials. It fully consumes my life, however I adore it. There’s nothing like operating.”