Hi Fellow Runners,
Sharing the safety buddy system of Ton Concepcion. There are close to 14,000 runners and CSM Race Organizers wants to ensure that everyone will be able to cross the finish line safe and sound.
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| Ton Concepcion |
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February
1, 2013
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
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