More than a recreational race to exercise and remember those who have suffered from cancer, the race Run for Me 2021 returns in person in its thirteenth edition, to invest, as it has done every year, in concrete actions to prevent this disease and diagnose it early.
After the approval of the protocols for the return of road races by the Ministry of Health and Sports, Run for me will organize the event in the modalities of 5 km, 10 km and 15 km in a circuit to be held in Parque Viva in La Guácima on October 24.
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In addition to the face-to-face version, the virtual format will be maintained, so that it will be able to run when you determine it and in any space.
To enroll in either version, you must enter the site www.correpormi.com from now until the quotas are exhausted.
After registering, you will receive a kit that includes a medal, insurance and a chip.
All people must go to the venue one hour before the start of the heat and cannot enter with companions.
Cancer does not give pauses
The Corre por Mí organization calls for everyone to pay special attention to cancer detection.
“The world is approaching a new pandemic, it is the wave of cancer that is coming, if the rates were high, now with the pandemic, late diagnoses will increase, therefore mortality,” said Marcela Marqués, organizer of the event. .
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This argument is supported by María del Rocío Sáenz, promoter of the Navigation Program for Patients with Breast Cancer and a health doctor.
“If the cancer is detected early, many cases are cured, as there is a delay in detection, there is a greater probability that it will not be cured, the treatments are longer, more expensive and with greater effects,” said Sáenz.
He also explained that after a follow-up project for cancer patients, they noticed that due to the effect of the pandemic, relatives and patients were afraid to go to hospitals and clinics.
The doctor foresees a greater burden of disease in the coming months. In addition, people, due to closures, restrictions and a call to stay at home, stopped practicing so much exercise and taking actions that promote health.
Attention to the main protocols
Departure
- Maximum 80-90 athletes per heat
- Respect distance of two meters
- When finished they must leave the circuit
- Output frequency, 30-40 minutes
During the Competition
- No breaks in hydration zones
- The clash of hands, hugs and kisses in celebration of competition is prohibited
- Each person must bring their bottle and will not be able to share it
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