See you guys in less than 30 hours!!!!
Some additional guidelines/ tips for the race itself (as given by the organizers):
Dear
Runners,
Introducing - "Safety
Buddy". Your safety is our number 1 concern.
For 2013, we will be implementing the biggest and most comprehensive
emergency quick response plan yet. But with even close to
1,000 race officials this Sunday, we cannot watch out for every one of
the14,000 runners who will be running over different portions of the 32km long
Skyway.
That is why we call on you to volunteer as a "Safety
Buddy".
A "Safety Buddy" is a runner who helps out a fellow runner
in times of need. We all know that runners never run alone during a race and
therefore the runner beside would be the best person to provide immediate
assistance. You can become a "Safety Buddy" by following these
guidelines in case you or a fellow runner needs medical assistance:
1.
Contact the nearest visible race official and seek assistance. (They can
be identified by the race official t-shirt and race ID's)
2.
If there is no visible race official nearby then call the Skyway
Emergency numbers: (Applicable to those running with cellphones.)
Please save these numbers on your cellphones. (We encourage you to
bring your celphones)
Hotline: 02-776-7777
Globe: 0917-539-8762
Smart: 0999-886-0893
Please provide the following
information:
a.
Your location - Go to the nearest LAMP POST on the
center island and read the LAMP POST NUMBER that is marked in yellow.
This will inform
medical officials where you are. Lamp post on the Skyway are spaced an average
of 130 feet apart.
b. Give the Race Bib number of
the runner that needs assistance
c. Give your name and phone
number.
We also would want to remind our runners of the following IMPORTANT
SAFETY TIPS.
1.
Be sure you are sufficiently trained
and are in tip-top shape for
the race distance that you are joining.
2.
Fill up the ICE at the back
of your race bib (ICE = In case of emergency)
3.
Have a nutrition and hydration plan
and be sure to stick to it.
4.
Race within your limits and
if you need medical assistance please approach any race official. Pace
yourself!
5.
Bring a back up hydration belt and
extra gel just in case. Remember to never try anything new of race day!
Quick over view of Medical and hydration plan.
1.
There are 25 hydration stations spaced an average of 2km apart. Summit water
will be served at all stations. 100 plus shall be served only in all hydration
stations on the Northbound lane (13 stations of 100 Plus).
2.
For 42k runners, there will be 3 Banana stations located approximately at the
22km, 29.4km, 36.4km mark
3.
There will be portalets at every hydration station.
4.
Lifeline, the premier provider of Emergency Quick Response service will be our
medical partner. They will have 13 ambulances with 25 medical tents spaced 2km
apart on average with 200 medical personal spread 250 meters apart in between
the tents.
Remember, even if there are safety
buddies, race officials and medical personnel to assist, SAFETY FIRST
BEGINS WITH YOU! Run safe and have fun!
Sincerely yours,
Ton Concepcion -
Founder and Chief Event Officer
Good luck to all runners there.... May God light our paths and keep us all safe from harm.
Amen!
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