electrolyte solution . Should you experience involuntary twitching of your muscles , or you have more than one part of your body affected , it could have a more serious cause . Seek out the assistance of the physiotherapists available along the route .
The Mediclinic medical team will be on hand should cramping persist and it requires further medical treatment .
Is it safe to take anti-inflammatory drugs on race day ?
No , it is not safe or recommended to use antiinflammatory medications during the race .
During sustained exercise , blood is diverted away from the gut and diverted to your muscles . Most anti-inflammatory medications have ulceration of the stomach lining as part of the side effect profile . Taking anti-inflammatory medications on an empty stomach and in a setting of lower blood supply to the gut will increase the risk of ulceration .
In the same way that these medications treat the pain and inflammation associated with injury , anti-inflammatory medications can mask the severity of the injury by removing the pain response and subsequently result in even more severe injury .
An unfortunate consequence of anti-inflammatory medications is that the same molecules that cause and promote inflammation are also responsible for maintaining the flow of blood to the kidneys . Taking anti-inflammatory medication can block the flow of blood to the kidneys resulting in kidney damage . Should you become dehydrated this effect could be enhanced further and the damage to the kidney could be more severe . It might result in permanent damage .
Should you experience severe pain during the race , please present yourself to one of the Mediclinic crew members , and you will be assessed and advised accordingly .
FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES : 021 430 7374
• There will be a fully manned medical tent at the finish , and a medic with a golf cart will assist with the transport of injured runners to the race hospital .
• Information relating to runners who have been admitted to the medical tent will be available at the information centre , located on the field at the finish .
In addition to the race hospital at the finish line , there will be three medical and physio points along the route :
• At 20km mark on Sandown Rd
• At 32,2km on New Market Rd
• At 40km on Beach Rd There will also be mobile assistance stationed along the route .
FOR ANY RACE DAY MEDICAL EMERGENCIES CALL 021 430 7374
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