YOUR SAFETY IS OUR NO 1.
PRIORITY!
So here in one quick reference section are links to all the
safety information on the Coastrek website.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The St Johns number has been changed to
0414 376 615. Save it in your phone NOW! Please note, the number is
now incorrect on current Coastrek Maps and bibs.
Please make sure all your team members are very familiar with
this information as your safety, enjoyment and satisfaction in
reaching the finish line is proportionate to how much time you
invest in educating yourself on the unique challenges of an
endurance event like Coastrek.
COASTREK SAFETY
OVERVIEW:
Here's the A - Z of Coastrek safety and what is expected of you
and your team to keep you all safe.
Coastrek Training Manual -
Safety 1st
Coastrek Rules and Guidelines -
Safety
Coastrek Event Briefing Night
Each trekker will be required to bring a completed and
signed Risk
Waiver/Medical Form to registration on event day. It is a
requirement that you ensure you are physically fit to undertake
this event and that you have not been advised otherwise by a
medical practtoner. You are also required to declare any
medications you are taking and whether you have any allergies.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT
CLOTHING AND GEAR:
Below are two suggestions for clothing, gear and footwear.
It's best to choose what works for you and train in it. The
first picture shows normal summer weather gear and the second is
for more extreme conditions eg heat or rain (Perception of too hot
is very individual).
Your clothing and gear will really impact on your enjoyment and
blister management for your Coastrek event so we can't stress
enough how important it is to not wait until event weekend to try
new things. Please refer to the Coastrek Training Manual for
further details.
NORMAL WEATHER
EXTREME WEATHER
FOOTCARE & TRAINING:
Check out our Training Manual with hints and info on how to care
for your feet.
These links are for specific information on foot care and
training smarter not necessarily harder to be in the best possible
shape for Coastrek.
Coastrek Training
Manual - Blister Sister
Coastrek Training
Tools
This video outlines one of the many ways to prevent blisters
which also include the use of blister blocks and regular change of
socks.
SAFE NUTRITION &
HYDRATION:
Coastrek
Training Manual - Nourishing Your Body
Coastrek Training
Manual - Hot, Hot, Hot
Sports Medicine Australia -
Beat The Heat
KNOW WHERE YOU ARE AT ALL
TIMES:
The Coastrek route is NOT marked. You and your team need to
practise on the route and follow the details track notes and maps
in the Coastrek Event Maps.
Coastrek Event
Maps