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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
mostcomprehensive emergency quick response plan yet. But with even
close to1,000 race officials this Sunday, we cannot watch out for
every one ofthe14,000 runners who will be running over different
portions of the 32km longSkyway.
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
thereforethe runner beside would be the best person to provide
immediate assistance.You can become a "Safety Buddy" by following
these guidelines in case youor a fellow runner needs medical
assistance:
1. Contact the nearest visible race official and seek
assistance. (They can beidentified by the race official t-shirt and
race ID's)
2. If there is no visible race official nearby then call the
Skyway Emergencynumbers: (Applicable to those running with
cellphones.)
Please save these numbers on your cellphones. (We encourage
youto bring your celphones)
Hotline: 02-776-7777Globe: 0917-539-8762Smart: 0999-886-0893
Please provide the following information:
a.
Your location - Go to the nearest LAMP POST on the centerisland
and read the LAMP POST NUMBER that is marked inyellow.This will
inform medical officials where you are. Lamp post on theSkyway 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
IMPORTANTSAFETY TIPS.
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1. Be sure you are sufficiently trained and are in tip-top shape
for the racedistance 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
pleaseapproach any race official. Pace yourself!
5. Bring a back up hydration belt and extra gel just in case.
Remember tonever 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. Summitwater will be served at all stations. 100 plus shall
be served only in allhydration stations on the Northbound lane (13
stations of 100 Plus).
2. For 42k runners, there will be 3 Banana stations located
approximately atthe 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 beour medical partner. They will have 13 ambulances
with 25 medical tentsspaced 2km apart on average with 200 medical
personal spread 250 metersapart in between the tents.
Remember, even if there are safety buddies, race officials and
medicalpersonnel to assist, SAFETY FIRST BEGINS WITH YOU! Run safe
andhave fun!
Sincerely yours,
Ton Concepcion - Founder and Chief Event Officer
