Angel Barr started running as part of her exercise routine to help lose weight. She had never done a running event before, but eagerly registered for the Cherry Blossom 10-miler in April.
On her Metro ride to the starting point, the 24-year-old was physically and mentally prepared. She remembers segments of the race, including listening to some of her favorite music. But a big portion of it, including what happened before she woke up in a hospital bed, is a blur.
First responders with D.C. Fire and EMS and U.S. Park Police filled in those blanks Tuesday afternoon at Hains Point. For the first time, Barr was reunited with the medics who helped save her life over a month ago, when she collapsed during the race…