Running Safely...

Like it or not, WEATHER plays a decisive role in your performance on Father’s Day; past experience tells us to expect the unexpected. We will do everything we can to take good care of you…still, you can take some steps to make your run a safe one;

• It is suggested to drink water a number of days BEFORE THE RACE. However, new studies show that too much water can cause a condition called hyponatremia. Click here for more information.
• Water is available at the Start Line water station.
• Don’t wait until you feel thirsty, it’s too late by then!
• Listen to your body! Pain, faintness, weakness, dizziness, and extreme shortness of breath are signals that should be heeded. Try to recognize problems which are serious enough to slacken your pace or even force you to abandon the race. Remember: No matter what your time goal was at the Start, your first goal is to finish – don’t overestimate your capacity for pain.

Impaired Runners Policy

We authorize our medical personnel to remove from the course, any runner deemed to be medically impaired. We will use the following criteria to determine whether you should continue. You must be able to:

1. Proceed in a straight path toward the Finish Line.
2. Say who you are, where you are on the course, and what you are doing.
3. Look clinically fit to proceed, including: Good colour and reasonable running posture.

Blisters

Skin in high friction areas (armpits, nipples, groin, and feet) should be well lubricated. Petroleum jelly works well and that is what is on sticks being offered to you at Hospitality Stations. It is NOT honey so DO NOT EAT IT! Wear shoes that are broken in. Two pairs of thin socks can decrease foot friction. Polypropylene liners and aluminum chlorhydrate antiperspirant can help keep feet dry. After the race, clean blisters with alcohol and drain them from the side, with the skin left intact. Seek medical care if signs of infection appear, such as: Fever, aches, chills, vomiting, weakness, pain, redness, pus drainage, or heat at the site.

General

• If you are ill on Race Day or a few days prior to the race, your risk of injury increases and you should consider withdrawing.
• Eat whatever you are used to the evening before the race, especially complex carbohydrates. Increase fluids in the days before the race and try to keep your urine clear. (Seek medical advice on how to keep your urine clear.)