Olympian Jenny Simpson won't be able to run again after a cardiac event. Here's what she wants to focus on as she recovers.

TL;DR

Jenny Simpson, a three-time Olympian, collapsed during a run in June due to a rare heart condition.
She was saved by friends, Ivy and Joey Pointer, who had an automated external defibrillator (AED) and performed CPR.
Simpson was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, a rare congenital heart condition.
The condition means she will never be able to run competitively again.
She has had a defibrillator and pacemaker implanted and is recovering at home in Colorado.
Simpson plans to continue working at Fleet Feet and is focusing on maintaining a positive mindset during her recovery.

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