{"id":1740,"date":"2024-09-09T07:36:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T07:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bangalore.bharatmidnightmarathon.run\/?page_id=1740"},"modified":"2026-07-31T08:54:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:54:14","slug":"medical-advisory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bharatmidnightmarathon.run\/chennai\/medical-advisory\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Advisory"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1740\" class=\"elementor elementor-1740\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-437060fd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"437060fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9aa9f76 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9aa9f76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a0459b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a0459b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Medical Advisory<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3239aad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3239aad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b3c424 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6b3c424\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1f4595 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e1f4595\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f269ffc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f269ffc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span style=\"font-size: large\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><i><u><b>Medical Advisory<\/b><\/u><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span style=\"font-size: large\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Do review these medical scenarios before applying for the event:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor? \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Yes \/ No<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity? \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Yes \/ No<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity? \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Yes \/ No<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Do you lose your balance because of dizziness, or have had imbalance of gait in the recent past? \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Yes \/ No<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity? \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Yes \/ No<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Have you been suffering from any sort of virus or fever in the 2 weeks prior to race day? \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Yes \/ No<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs for your blood pressure or heart condition? \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Yes \/ No<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Do you have any difficulty in breathing, especially in cold and dry conditions? \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Yes \/ No<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Have you recently or in the past undergone any surgeries that hampers or restricts physical activity? \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Yes \/ No<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Are you pregnant? \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Yes \/ No<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Are you diabetic? \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Yes \/ No<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity? \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Yes \/ No<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">While running has its health benefits, it&#8217;s important to acknowledge the inherent risks associated with covering long distances.\u00a0You are strongly advised to consult your personal physician before embarking on training and participating in the Event. <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><i><b>If you have answered YES to any of the above questions, there is even more reason for you to seek advice from your Doctor.<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #e6e6e6\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><i><b>Only a Doctor who is familiar with your unique medical history, current health status, medications, and pre-existing risk factors can provide guidance on your suitability for training and participating in the Bharat Midnight Marathon<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><a name=\"_GoBack\"><\/a> <span style=\"color: #030303\"><span style=\"font-size: large\"><span lang=\"en-IN\"><b>Safety Tips for Race Day!\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><ol><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Prioritize adequate sleep the night before the race for optimal performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Opt for a carbohydrate-rich dinner to fuel your body without overeating.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Arrive early, having consumed a light snack, to minimize pre-race anxiety and ensure a smooth start.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Maintain your own pace throughout the race, resisting the urge to match others&#8217; speed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Warm up thoroughly to prepare your muscles for the exertion ahead.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Allocate 5 minutes for a proper cool-down to aid recovery and prevent post-race discomfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Stay hydrated by regularly consuming water or rehydration fluids, crucial in Bangalore&#8217;s warm climate.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Adjust fluid intake based on your sweat rate, aiming for 200-250 ml every 20 minutes if unsure.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Avoid introducing new elements on race day, including running techniques, gear, or nutrition.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #030303\"><span lang=\"en-IN\">Keep emergency contact details written on the back of the BIB for any unforeseen circumstances.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fa19fb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8fa19fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c144526 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c144526\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medical Advisory Medical Advisory Do review these medical scenarios before applying for the event: Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor? 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