Challenge Walk MS Safety Presentation
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Challenge Walk MS Safety Presentation
- 2. Topics Be Safe Refuel Your Body Dress Appropriately Know The Event Prevent Accidents Know Your Agenda
- 3. Be Safe Obey Traffic Laws
- 4. Obey Traffic Laws Pedestrians violate traffic rules & cause traffic collisions almost as often as drivers do. These roads are not closed.
- 5. It is unsafe & illegal to walk here. It is unsafe & illegal to cross this street except at the crosswalk. No pedestrians.
- 6. Be Safe Always Use The Sidewalk
- 7. Always Use The Sidewalk If no sidewalk is available, walk close to the curb. Dont walk more than two abreast.
- 8. Be Safe Watch For Cars Crossing Streets
- 9. Crossing Streets Always use a marked crosswalk when available. Stop at each curb, edge of road & corner & look left, right, & left again before crossing.
- 10. Crossing Streets Dont assume that drivers see you! Make eye contact. Are cars turning right-on-red? What if a car runs a red light?
- 11. Be Safe Watch For Cars Crossing At Intersections
- 12. Crossing At Intersections Obey the pedestrian signal. If "don't walk" is flashing, do not start to cross. But if you have already started, finish.
- 13. Crossing At Intersections If there is no pedestrian signal, use crosswalk on a green light when safe. Watch for cars turning right-on-red.
- 14. Be Safe Watch For Cars Using Crosswalk Signals With A Group
- 15. Using Crosswalk Signals With A Group Watch for cars if you are in the front, middle or end of the group. If you are near the end of the group, stop & wait for the next light.
- 16. Common Accidents Pedestrian darting into street Vehicle turning into path of pedestrian Pedestrian hidden by bus Pedestrian jaywalking
- 17. Be Safe Watch For Trains
- 18. Watch For Trains Look, Listen, & Live. Never try to beat the train. Cross tracks only at rail crossing. Obey warning devices (lights & crossing arms).
- 19. Be Safe Alert & Aware
- 20. Be Alert & Aware Be alert. Always be aware of your surroundings. Never wear headphones. Never talk on your cell phone while walking.
- 21. Topics Be Safe Refuel Your Body Dress Appropriately Know The Event Prevent Accidents Know Your Agenda
- 22. Refuel Your Body Your safety, your body & your health are your responsibilities.
- 23. Refuel Your Body Dont push yourself. Look out for yourself & others!
- 24. Refuel Your Body Hydration
- 25. Hydration: Before The Walk Drink water hours prior to walking to allow time for extra fluids to pass through your body. Try to avoid caffeine before the walk. It causes you to lose fluid, making you thirstier.
- 26. Hydration: On The Walk Alternate water & sports drink every 20 minutes. Water hydrates! Sports drink (sodium) helps water absorption & energy. Delays fatigue! Rest-stops have water & sports drinks.
- 27. Hydration: After The Walk Continue to drink water after your walk.
- 28. Signs of Mild Dehydration Thirst Irritability Dry lips Headache Dry mouth Yellow urine Decreased Flushed skin urine output Fatigue Increase Fluid Intake
- 29. Signs of Real Trouble Moderate/ Severe General Issues Dehydration Confusion Very dry mouth Fatigue / lethargy Confusion Severe irritability Cuts Headache or cramps Bruises Stiff / painful joints Blisters Blue lips or blotchy skin Redness Cold hands or feet Sore spots Rapid breathing Rapid or weak pulse Heat rash Dizziness / fainting Disinterest in drinking Call For Help
- 30. Refuel Your Body Prevent Blisters
- 31. Prevent Blisters Clean, dri-weave non-cotton socks Change socks often! Well worn-in shoes Alternate shoes!
- 32. Refuel Your Body Stretch Often
- 33. Stretch Often Prior to walking: Warm-up your muscles. Follow along with the instructor. Do your regular stretches (if not covered by the warm-up instructor). When resting & after walking: Stretch again.
- 34. Refuel Your Body Nutrition
- 35. Nutrition Graze through the weekend. Eat carbohydrates (oatmeal, whole-grain cereal, whole wheat bagel, power bar, bananas). Eat things you have previously tried, so you know how you react.
- 36. Nutrition Graze through the weekend. Do not eat anything heavy or fatty. Do not eat too much. Do not eat anything to upset your stomach. Rest-stops have fruit & nutrition bars.
- 37. Topics Be Safe Refuel Your Body Dress Appropriately Know The Event Prevent Accidents Know Your Agenda
- 38. Dress Appropriately Lanyard: Wear at all times, on & off the route.
- 39. Dress Appropriately Clothing: Comfortable, breathable. Shoes: Multiple pairs, well worn-in. Socks: Dri-weave, clean, non-cotton. Sun Protection: Hat or visor, sunglasses, sunscreen.
- 40. Dress Appropriately Optional: Lightweight water / wind-proof jacket. Theme attire!
- 41. Topics Be Safe Refuel Your Body Dress Appropriately Know The Event Prevent Accidents Know Your Agenda
- 42. Know the Event Support And Gear (SAG)
- 43. Support And Gear (SAG) Many SAG vehicles patrol the route to ensure your support & safety. SAGs give rides to rest-stops, lunch or the finish line, & communicate with Event HQ.
- 44. Support And Gear (SAG) Please communicate with SAGs: Thumbs up = Im okay. Keep going. Thumbs down = Please stop. I need help. Flag-down (thumbs down) or request a SAG at a rest- stop if you want a ride. Dont push yourself!
- 45. Support And Gear (SAG) No personal SAGs allowed. For your safety, do not leave the walk route.
- 46. Know the Event Rest-Stops
- 47. Rest-Stops Every 1.5 to Your refueling 3 miles station: First Aid Water/ sports drinks (EMT) Fruit/ Restrooms nutrition bars Sunscreen
- 48. Know the Event Lunch Stops
- 49. Lunch Stops Your swag Pack in swag bag will be bag: waiting for Fresh socks? you there. Fresh shoes? Leave Energy bar or morning sweatshirt/ other snack? jacket in your swag bag?
- 50. Know the Event Photography
- 51. Photography Volunteer, staff & professional photographers will be placed throughout the event. Smile & wave! Many Fri & Sat photos will be shown at evening programs.
- 52. Know the Event Medical Support
- 53. Medical Support Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at every rest-stop Volunteer Registered Nurse (RN) Blister Buster team at Del Mar Marriott Ambulance on route each day
- 54. Medical Support: Your Medical Needs Follow your doctors advice. Take your regular medications. Tell us about any medical conditions you have.
- 55. Topics Be Safe Refuel Your Body Dress Appropriately Know The Event Prevent Accidents Know Your Agenda
- 56. Prevent Accidents Be Safe. Stay Calm.
- 57. In Case of Accident 1. If you are the first person on the scene of an accident involving a Challenge participant, stay calm. 2. In a true emergency, call 911. 3. Otherwise: Flag-down a SAG vehicle. Call the Challenge Walk number on your lanyard.
- 58. In Case of Accident 4. Make sure the situation is safe. 5. If it is safe, approach the injured person to see if they are okay. 6. If they are in harms way, help them move to safety (only if safe to move!). 7. Stay with the person until help arrives. 8. If you arent a witness, keep moving.
- 59. Topics Be Safe Refuel Your Body Dress Appropriately Know The Event Prevent Accidents Know Your Agenda
- 60. Know Your Agenda
- 61. Know Your Agenda: Friday 20 miles 6:30AM Drop-off luggage / check-in 7:30AM Opening Ceremony 8AM Start Challenge Walk Remember your route slip Follow signage Check in at rest-stops Lunch (swag bags available)
- 62. Know Your Agenda: Friday 20 miles Finish Snacks Blister Busters (first aid) Massage 5PM Route swept of Walkers 6:30PM Doors open for dinner 7-8:30PM Dinner / program Get some rest!
- 63. Know Your Agenda: Saturday 20 miles 6AM Breakfast 7-8AM Start walking 8AM Shuttle to the top of Torrey Pines hill Lunch (swag bags available)
- 64. Know Your Agenda: Saturday 20 miles Finish at Ventura Cove Shuttle to hotel Snacks Blister busters (first aid) Massage 5PM Route swept of Walkers 6:30PM Doors open for dinner 7-8:30PM Dinner / program Get some rest!
- 65. Know Your Agenda: Sunday 10 miles Pack up & check out of hotel Load your luggage 6AM Breakfast 7-8AM Shuttle to start Pre-finish is 遜 mile from the finish line to gather & finish together Swag bags available at pre-finish with your new shirts
- 66. Know Your Agenda: Sunday 10 miles 11AM Route swept of all Walkers 11:30AM victory march to Embarcadero Marina Park South 12PM Finish & Closing Ceremony Lunch Retrieve your luggage 1:30PM Shuttles to Marriott & Flower Fields
- 67. Rules Respect others (your roommate!) Clean up as you go (dont litter!) Wear your lanyard No family visits please (until Sunday finish line) No drugs or alcohol on the walk route or before/during walking
- 68. Remember! Be Safe Refuel Your Body Dress Appropriately Know The Event Prevent Accidents Know Your Agenda