The runner makes a big fuss out of this issue. what is she
trying to achieve? To shame someone? or to air out her unhappiness?
There is way to do it, going to newspaper should not be in this
case.
1) if she can argue, she is not going to "die".
2) She is going to Hawaii for Ironman. That is the "Premier"
Ironman of the world. Either she is a professional athlete or damn
good one. In Singapore(only a handful have qualify for it). She is
a damn tough cookie wont break down easier.
3) Can taking ice cube cure heatstroke?
After reading the story, i conclude she is too pampered. If you are
asking for a favour, you should be prepare to get rejected.
On the other hand, what is an ice cube? The person manning the shop
should have "morally" given her the ice cube. Nevertheless, he
might have other reservation why he did do it. We wont know the
circumstance there, when it actually happens.