This Saturday, Hangzhou will officially enter winter, and this Sunday (December 17) morning, the 2023 Hangzhou Marathon will start at the Huanglong Sports CenterThis will be the first Hangzhou Marathon in history to be held in winter。According to the latest meteorological data monitoring and analysis, on the day of the marathon, the weather was cloudy and sometimes light rain, and the temperature was -2 2.
The number of participants in this event is 360,000 people, including 20,000 marathons and 1 half marathon20,000 people, 4,000 people in the fun run. This year's marathon route starts from the Huanglong Sports Center, the whole marathon ends at the Asian Games Village, the half marathon ends at the Civic Center, and the happy run ends at Pinghu Qiuyue.
What should I pay attention to when running a marathon in such weather?Hangzhou Traffic 918. The reporter interviewed experts and outdoor enthusiasts from the Hangzhou Emergency Center in Zhejiang Province
Hangzhou Marathon in previous years**).
Hangzhou Emergency Center undertook part of the medical security tasks of the Hangzhou Marathon, and Lu Meili, chief of the dispatching section, reminded: "In the marathon, the most dangerous thing is the occurrence of 'cardiac arrest', and in low temperature weather, we should also pay attention to the situation of 'hypothermia'."
Prepare before you start——
Lu Meili of Hangzhou Emergency Center reminded that "on the day of the competition, there is a possibility of rainIt is advisable to bring a disposable raincoatIt can be windproof and rainproof, easy to put on and take off, really afraid of cold, you can also prepare a vest or jacket. ”
Contestants with a history of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (especially myocardial infarction), hypertension and severe diabetes, as well as those who are currently infected with respiratory diseases or have recently recovered from respiratory diseases are strongly advised not to participate.
Mr. Sun, a sports enthusiast in Hangzhou who often participates in triathlons, suggested that low-temperature weather competitions consume more calories than ordinary weather. The day before the race, eat plenty of high-calorie foods such as carbsBreakfast is also very important, eat 2 hours in advance, be sure to eat full, so that the body calories are more sufficient.
You also need to warm up well before runningMr. Sun reminded: "Especially when waiting for the gun to be fired, you must keep trotting in place, sweating slightly, and don't let your body cool down." ”
Hats and gloves must be wornMr. Sun said that the weather is cold, the blood circulation of the fingers is relatively slow in the low temperature environment, and the warmth of gloves is very important.
Encounter a sudden in the process of running——
On May 22, 2021, on the way to the Gansu ** Mountain Marathon, there was a sudden extreme weather, with hail, freezing rain, strong winds, and a sudden drop in temperature, resulting in the death of 21 participants, of which the particularly fatal cause was "hypothermia".
Mr. Sun, a sports enthusiast, analyzed: "The mountain race in Gansu was at high altitude, windy, and the temperature changed greatly, and most of the routes were on mountainous terrain with few people. The most suitable temperature for running a marathon is 10 degrees Celsius, and although the Hangzhou Marathon is cold, the temperature is relatively balanced, and it is in the main urban area, so the risk factor is relatively small. ”
Hangzhou Marathon in previous years**).
What happens to the body that runners need to pay attention to?
Lu Meili of the Hangzhou Emergency Center said: "If there is a situation of continuous shivering, it means that the body has begun to have hypothermia. Shivering, urinating more often, goosebumps are all symptoms of hypothermia. "In the early stage of hypothermia, the human body will feel very cold, and the muscles will tremble involuntarily, and in the middle stage, there will be changes in mental status such as sluggishness and blurredness, and in the later stage, coma and even cardiac arrest may occur.
What should I do if I see a runner falling to the ground around me?
"Marathon organizers usually have shelter vehicles to follow them at the back of the team, and mobile ambulances and fixed medical points are set up at intervals to protect the whole process, and there are also emergency runners in the team," Lu Meili suggested. If someone falls to the ground, the first responder needs to confirm whether the patient is conscious and breathing, and at the same time call for medical help loudly. ”
In the 2022 Hangzhou Marathon, a runner fell to the ground after crossing the finish line and suffered cardiac arrest, volunteers and the Hangzhou 120 professional first aid team immediately rescued the runner, and after cardiopulmonary resuscitation, electric shock defibrillation and other rescues, he regained consciousness and was transferred to the hospital, where he recovered well.
Remember that the real end of the marathon is to get home safely。"Hangzhou Emergency Center reminds everyone to do what they canIf you feel unwell, you should stop the game immediately and seek help from an ambulance crew
Organizer: Reduced part of the section of the river embankment
Add more warmth measures
On the afternoon of December 13, at the briefing on the three major international events of the 2023 Hangzhou Marathon, the 2023 BWF World Tour Finals, and the 2023 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Club Cup, Jin Yiqun, deputy director of the Zhejiang Sports Competition Center, introduced the guarantee work of the Hangzhou Marathon in response to cold weather.
InRace GuaranteeAspect. In the pre-race participation bag, two materials such as raincoat and warm baby were added, the time and frequency of warm-up exercises were extended, and the end of the race was increased with thermal blankets and hot ginger tea. The cold weather may increase the number of players who will drop out of the race, which also increases the number of containment vehicles.
In terms of track setup,Considering the low temperatures, the embankment section was reduced by almost half
In terms of emergency rescue, medical support points have been added at the starting and end points, 22 ambulances have been deployed, more than 130 mobile AEDs have been increased, and more than 300 emergency runners have been recruited to participate in the race to enhance emergency support.
Hangzhou Traffic 918 Reporter: Yang Jin.