The check-up is intended for everyone who wishes to register for the 39th International Reyes Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2018. The “Healthy Island” aims to issue the mandatory physical fitness certification.
Mayor Enrique Cresto, together with the Secretary of Sports Marcelo Cresto and the coordinator of the Marathon organizing committee Marcelo Flores, inaugurated the “Healthy Island,” where weight, blood pressure, electrocardiogram, and other tests are performed.
This Tuesday it was operating in Plaza 25 de Mayo and starting Wednesday, November 15, it will be at the corner of Mitre street and Avenida de los Pueblos Originarios, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Marcelo Cresto, Secretary of Sports, stated, “from the Secretariat we constantly work for the growth of sports, so that sports practice is controlled and healthy; for this reason, we have decided to set up the 'Healthy Island.' Since the new edition of the Reyes Marathon is approaching, we consider it necessary for everyone to undergo the medical check-up.” And he clarified: “at the 'Healthy Island' each participant must pick up their appointment and will be attended to the following day; it is mandatory to obtain the certificate that proves the athlete's physical capacity, whether from doctors at the Island or private doctors.”
“The Healthy Island will have two doctors from the Municipality of Concordia and nurses who will be performing the preliminary medical check-ups so that athletes can obtain a physical fitness certificate. In the event of not passing the physical fitness exam, the runner will not be able to participate,” indicated Cresto.
For his part, Marcelo Flores, coordinator of the organizing committee, highlighted the importance of the Healthy Island for such a significant event as the Reyes Marathon in our city. “What is being carried out is very important, with the initiative of our Mayor Enrique Cresto, with the entire team of the Secretariat of Sports led by Marcelo Cresto, and the Marathon team,” highlighted Flores.
At the same time, he advised athletes to “maintain their training routine, opting for hydration as a fundamental pillar, good nutrition, not overexerting themselves in their training, and exercising at the time of the race,” in order to minimize the possibility of issues arising.