Local Medical Professionals Give A Helping Hand In Surf City Marathon On Race Day.

Feb. 9, 2010 - PRLog -- HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 02/07/2010 – After 2 days of heavy rain, Superbowl Sunday turned out to be the perfect day at the beach for the annual Surf City Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k.  The heat came on later in the morning, which probably came as a surprise for most of the runners, leading to dehydration and cramping.

   For the medical team, which consisted of more than 50 volunteers from different professions, this meant there was more work than originally anticipated.  The medical team consisted of medical doctors, medical students, physical therapists, nurses, athletic trainers, chiropractors, EMTs and paramedics, all who used their profession’s skills in working towards a common goal, keeping the race safe.

   “There were quite a few runners who needed some assistance when we assessed them at the finish line,” stated Dr. Sebastian Gonzales, an Active Release Chiropractor from Huntington Beach. “It’s great to see smiles when people finish, but that’s not always the case; sometimes they just push too hard for a better time.”

   Aneela Isaacs, an Emergency Department Nurse, commented about what an inspirational day it was, “Some of the stories behind the runners are so heart-warming.  It’s good to see people running for a reason or in the memory of someone they love.”

   Over 20,000 runners participated in the race this year, for many it is an event they don’t miss year after year.

About the Surf City Marathon

This year the race served as a fundraiser for the Free Wheelchair Mission, which focus on providing wheelchairs to places in need around the world.  With the recent disaster in mind, the main focus was on relief for Haiti this year.

The Surf City Marathon is a hit with locals of Huntington Beach, CA for 14 years, but is also a popular destination race for runner from around the county.  The Marathon distance consists of a 26.2 mile run, the Half Marathon is 13.1 miles and 5K is 3.3 miles.  For more information visit http://www.runsurfcity.com

About Dr. Sebastian Gonzales

Dr. Sebastian Gonzales is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach and received his doctorate from Southern California University of Health Sciences.  He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist for the NSCA, a certified medical provider for the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) and a USA Track & Field Level 1 Coach.  

He has been an Active Release provider for more than five years and began his passion for working with athletes when he was saved from a back surgery by another ART® when he was in high school.  Dr. Gonzales practices in Huntington Beach, California at P3 Sports Care, but loves to travel to other areas of the country to treat racers at Ironman®. http://www.P3SportsCare.com

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