I was present, when Ben was being revived. As the father of a man also in his thirties, it was deeply sobering to watch someone in such distress. To put this incident in context, Ben was 7th fastest overall in just over 52 minutes for 10Kms. Thus anyone and everyone can be vulnerable. The relief in the room when he started grinning again was palpable.
Ben's very honest blog should be a powerful wake up call to all fell runners. Carrying kit and knowing when and how to use it matters. Put bluntly, those who choose to avoid the requirement are risking lives, and not just their own. They have no place in this sport.