Medical Team Coordinator:
Dr. Lowell Greib MSc ND CISSN
BSc – Biochemistry & Biotechnology
MSc – Analytical Chemistry
ND – Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)
Certified Sports Nutritionist
(International Society of Sport Nutrition)
Lecturer, Department of Graduate Studies
(Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College)
Medical Director
(Toronto Marathon & The Limberlost Challenge Ultramarathon)
Lowell is an experienced long distance trail runner, mountain biker, skier, adventure racer and accomplished marathon runner. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, both as a medical professional and athlete to our team. He works closely with all of our medical related “stakeholders” in coordinating and planning the Toronto Marathon medical team and ensuring the safety and security of our participants.
For more information on Lowell, please go to: www.thesportlab.ca
Medical Team Director:
Dr. Martin J. Horak, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Horak is a specialist Emergency Physician working full-time in the Department of Emergency Medicine at St Michael's Hospital in downtown Toronto. He is a native of Victoria, BC and received his medical training in Vancouver, Toronto, and Boston. He has run numerous marathons and is also an avid long-distance cyclist. Martin leads our team of volunteer doctors and RN’s in the medical tent and at the finish area.
Physio and Massage (RMT) Team Coordinator:
Shawn Bandali
Shawn is a physio therapist in the Greater Toronto area and has been volunteering his time with the Toronto Marathon since 1995. He is one of our longest serving volunteers and coordinates the Physio and RMT teams located at the finish line. He has been instrumental in building these teams over the years, and continuously strives to improve the experience of our participants requiring these services while providing quality care.
Chiropody Team:
Our chiropody team consist of 3 to 4 foot care specialist located in the finish line medical tent to attend to the needs of all participants who might require their services.
Toronto EMS
Toronto Ambulance is stationed along the course to provide care for our participants as efficiently as may be necessary. As participants move towards the finish line, Toronto Ambulance re-positions its units so that they can respond rapidly if required.
St. Johns Ambulance
The St. Johns Team at the Toronto Marathon provides first aid and emergency response support on the course and at the finish area. Under the guidance of our network of medical and health care professionals, St. John Ambulance is the national leader, setting the standard for training in first aid, CPR and other lifesaving skills.
Event Alert System
The Event Alert System, or EAS, is a color-coded method of quickly communicating to participants the potential for adverse weather conditions that can affect the race event. A series of color codes is used to indicate the increasing severity of adverse conditions as outlined below:
Heat
These adverse conditions are most usually related to heat stress. However, the system could also be used to warn of other potentially dangerous situations, such as cold, storms, tornadoes, or even non-weather situations like auto accidents or fires on or near the course.
Heat Stress Calculation
Be aware of the flags at the start line and on the course. As conditions change, information will be communicated to our Aid Stations and the proper colour coded flag will be displayed. Course marshals and Aid Stations will communicate information to participants on course.
The safety of our participants, volunteers, and spectators is paramount. Hard decisions sometimes must be made to ensure the safety of ALL.
