RACE GUIDE

SECURITY!
As organisers our role is to guarantee the security of the competitors and
in particular the security on the ground, thanks to our volunteers; doctors,
nurses and first-aiders.
Even in spring, sudden changes in the weather conditions can occur. At
the start of April, the temperature can drop to -10°C, snow or hail can fall
abundantly, and one can get lost in fog despite comparatively comprehensive
way-markers. And it can also reach more than 25°C!
Each runner is responsible for his own security. Even the best of runners are
not immune to injury which might immobilise them during the night, in the
cold and rain high in the mountains.
To minimise the risks it is necessary to:
Understand that 100 Miles of Istria is neither a marathon nor an ordinary
trail. Run below your possibilities to keep some “juice” with which to tackle a
difficult situation such as a sudden change of the weather conditions.
In the mountains, one of the first rules is to systematically avoid stopping at
a high point, very exposed to the wind and other bad weather conditions.
In case of weakness, do not hesitate to rest at the next refreshment point,
but never at the top of a pass or at a high point. A few moments of recovery,
quick burning sugars mixed with some slow-burning sugars will allow
continuing in better shape.
Avoid any heat loss, anticipate the changes in temperature (it’s while going
down that one cools down), do not wait to shiver before covering up,
do not change into dry clothes in full wind, plan ahead or wait to be in a
sheltered position.
If over several hundred metres you do not see any way markers, turn round
and retrace your steps to find the last one.
Stay on the paths.
Do not stop to rest, in the case of extreme fatigue, in the cold and wind, go
to the nearest security post, if necessary by going back the way you came.
WHAT TO DO IF
THERE IS A PROBLEM
Do not forget that various hazards
connected to both the environment
and the race, might keep you waiting
longer that expected for assistance.
Your safety will therefore depend upon
the quality of what you put in your
pack. The mandatory equipment is
therefore a absolute must!
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100 MILES OF ISTRIA 2016