Ryan Hall will make his 2010 debut in Arizona. Credit: Photorun.net
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January 14, 2010 – Two of the biggest names in U.S. distance running history will take to the roads in the “Valley of the Sun” for the seventh P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon. Olympians Deena Kastor and Ryan Hall will make their 2010 racing debuts in the half-marathon where they each hold the U.S. record for the 13.1-mile distance. The dynamic duo will lead a top international field, featuring seven past champions from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series and more than 32,000 runners participating in the largest same day marathon and half-marathon in the United States.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to compete in the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona half-marathon for my first time,” said Hall, who set the U.S. record in 2007 when he won the USA Half-Marathon Championship at Houston in 59 minutes, 43 seconds, becoming the first and only American to ever break the one-hour barrier on a record standard course, while bettering the previous U.S. record that had stood for 21 years.
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We’d Love to Hear Your Story and See You in Action!
The participants are the rock stars of this show; let us know what motivates and inspires you to take on the challenge of the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon or Half Marathon. The best story and picture will win VIP passes for the 2010 event, plus P.F. Chang’s gift cards for 2nd and 3rd!
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Support your favorite cause and train with an Official Charity Training program! You’ll receive expert coaching, team support, and travel and race weekend accommodations. More Info
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Join the fun at the Official Training Kick-Off Party for the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon. This free community event features live music, refreshments, prizes and giveaways, and a 3.5-mile training run led by 50k American Record Holder, Josh Cox. Invite your family, friends and co-workers -the SRP Kick Off Party is THE place to BE inspired!
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Athletes’ Performance Hosts Free Training Workshops
For more than a decade, Athletes’ Performance has trained the best athletes in the world. You now have an opportunity to use their proven training systems to prepare for the 2010 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon. Join us once a month to improve your strength, power, running mechanics, efficiency and endurance.
Whether you are looking to improve your time, run your first event, finish top in your age group or complete the race injury-free, join us each month for some great training and fun at the GET FIT Challenge training classes at Athletes’ Performance!
When:
Third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm
August 26
September 16
October 21
November 18
December 16
Location:
Athletes’ Performance
2620 E Rose Garden Lane, Suite 1
Phoenix, AZ 85050
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Road Runner Sports is proud to partner with the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon and help get you to the finish line!
Road Runner Sports Offers:
Road Runner Sports Clinic Schedule
Tempe Clinic Dates, all start at 6:00pm:
***September 15 – Official GET FIT Challenge GET GEAR Seminar***
October 13 – Shoe and Biomechanics
November 19 – Shoe and Biomechanics
December 10 – Nutrition and Hydration
January 7 – What to expect on race day
Scottsdale Clinic Dates, all start at 6:00pm:
October 14 – Shoe and Biomechanics
November 18 – Shoe and Biomechanics
December 9 – Nutrition and Hydration
January 6 – What to expect on race day
About the Clinics
Shoe and Biomechanics Clinics:
Gather valuable information and insight on how to make this year’s GET FIT Challenge an amazing and pain free experience. Fit Experts will guide you through the Shoe Dog System; you’re sure to feel great once you get your perfect pair of shoes! They’ll also explain the importance of shoe rotation, technical apparel, and walking accessories so you can make this year your best P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona race ever!
Nutrition and Hydration:
Learn how to keep the energy flowing as your miles add up with the use of gels, bars and drinks.
What to expect on race day:
PF Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon veterans will be on hand to fill you in on everything you need to know about race day and more. You can feel great knowing what to expect from the expo to before, during and after the race.
Group Training Runs Starting at Road Runner Sports
Join other runners every Saturday morning at 6:30am as we build our long runs for P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. There will be four different groups leaving the store:
- Novice half marathon
- Advanced half marathon
- Novice full marathon
- Advanced full marathon
All paces and abilities are welcome. Each group will have a leader who will be there every step of the way to answer any questions, give advice and help motivate you!
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Every 3rd Tuesday there will be a free seminar about training, nutrition, gear, etc- everything you need to know to get to the finish line! Next Seminar: Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00pm at Road Runner Sports at the Tempe Marketplace. More info…
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The 2010 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon start will have a Preferred Corral position for participants that have run a qualifying marathon or half marathon time in 2008 or 2009. The Preferred Corral will line-up directly behind the Elite field, and will lead the pack of non-elite participants. The Preferred Corral will be implemented at the marathon start ONLY.
How do I enter the Preferred Corral?
You must be registered for the 2010 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon and need to provide proof of running a qualifying time. The first 500 participants to fax proof of meeting the qualifying time standards (see below) within the past two years (no earlier than January 1, 2008 or later than November 6, 2009) will be entered into the Preferred Corral. Please note: faxing proof does NOT guarantee entry into the Preferred Corral. Entry is limited to 500 runners on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis and will officially close when full or on November 6.
Qualifying Times for Preferred Corral
Chip or gun time will be accepted. The time must have been completed within the past two years, no earlier than January 1, 2008 and no later than November 6, 2009
Proof of Running Qualifying Time
One of the below documentations will be required as proof of completing a qualifying time. Either form of proof must include the applicant’s name, name of race, date/year of race and finishing time. *Email messages and website links will not be accepted.
- Race Results/Finisher Certificate
- Race Results Page
*If you have run a qualifying time at an Elite Racing marathon or half marathon in 2008 or 2009, you may notify us by email. Learn More
Fax Preferred Corral Application and Proof by November 10!
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Please download and complete the Preferred Corral Application. Fax the completed Preferred Corral Application and Finisher’s Certificate OR Race Results by November 6 to:
Attn: RnR Arizona Preferred Corral
Fax #: (858) 450-6905
Notification of Status
Applicants will be notified of their status (accepted / not accepted) by email within one week. Please remember, admittance to the Preferred Corral will be on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis, and is limited to the first 500 qualifying applicants that register by November 6. An official “Preferred Corral List” – i.e. list of participants that will start in the Preferred Corral – will be posted on the website by November 20.
Qualified at an Elite Racing Event
If you ran a qualifying time in 2008 or 2009 at an Elite Racing event and you would like to be in the Preferred Corral, please complete the following:
- Email your request to rnraz@eliteracing.com by November 6
- Include subject line: Preferred Corral Request
- Type your name, name and year of the qualifying race, your finishing time and ‘request to be placed in the Preferred Corral.’
Please remember, assignment to the Preferred Corral is NOT guaranteed and is limited to the first 500.
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TNT has raised a total of $22.2 million (net)
The seventh annual P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon, running on January 17, 2010, is excited to announce the official kickoff to its 2010 training season. Informational meetings and seminars will be hosted by several partner charities and organizations, including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Team Chances throughout July and August. The annual event helps more than 30 charities raise approximately $4 million (net) each year, and supports both local and national organizations.
Team In Training (TNT), a national training program that raises money on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, will host its next informational meetings on the evening of Thursday, July 23 in Paradise Valley and Avondale. Each meeting will provide details on TNT’s marathon and half marathon training programs, as well as information on fundraising for this year’s P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona. TNT has raised a total of $22.2 million (net) throughout the six year partnership with the race.
“We really look to these charity organizations to bring an extra boost to our events,” said Dawn Reichert, Event Manager of the race. ”The charity participants are often our most enthusiastic participants, and we try to grow our numbers each year and maximize the charity contributions that are generated through the event.”
Team Chances, another local charity partner, trained over 220 participants to complete the 2009 event. Team Chances mission is to fight childhood obesity and improve the quality of life through sports and physical education for Arizona youth. Runners and walkers looking to get involved with the Team Chances training program can find out more at their next informational meeting on July 23 at Endurance Rehab in Scottsdale at 6:00 pm.
Local organizations and businesses can get involved with a team of their own through the event’s GET FIT Challenge, a friendly team competition designed to get co-workers out of the office and training together for the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona. Awards are offered to the top teams based on participation, and corporations and groups of any size are welcome. The GET FIT Challenge will begin its Third Tuesday Seminar Series, a free series covering topics such as training, nutrition, proper gear and more, on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 pm at the P.F. Chang’s restaurant at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale.
TNT Info Meetings
July 22 6:30 pm REI Paradise Valley
July 23 6:30 pm Avondale Community Center
July 25 10:00 am Cabela’s (Glendale)
July 25 2:00 pm Mountain View Recreational Center
August 1 9:00 am Phoenix Zoo
Team Chances Info Meetings
July 22 6:00 pm Sole Sports Tempe
July 23 6:00 pm Endurance Rehab Scottsdale
July 29 6:00 pm Endurance Rehab Phoenix
August 4 6:00 pm Maricopa Chamber of Commerce
August 12 6:00 pm Sole Sports Tempe
August 13 6:00 pm Endurance Rehab Phoenix
August 19 6:00 pm Endurance Rehab Scottsdale
Get Fit Challenge Third Tuesday Seminar Series
August 18 6:00 pm P.F. Chang’s Kierland
September 15 6:00 pm Road Runner Sports- Tempe
October 13 6:00 pm P.F. Chang’s Chandler
November 17 6:00 pm P.F. Chang’s Mesa
December 15 6:00 pm Athlete’s Performance
The seventh annual P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona will kick off the 2010 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. To register for the race or for more information on official charity training programs and the GET FIT Challenge, please visit www.rnraz.com or call 800-311-1255.
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Team Chances Information Meetings Start at 6:00 PM
June
July
- 21st Maricopa
- 22nd Tempe
- 23rd Scottsdale
- 29th Phoenix
August
- 4th Maricopa
- 12th Tempe
- 13th Phoenix
- 19th Scottsdale
Location of Meetings
Tempe…Sole Sports 1006 E. Warner Rd. Suite 104 Tempe, AZ 85284
Scottsdale…Endurance Rehab 9376 E. Bahia Dr. #D103 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phoenix…Endurance Rehab 4440 N. 36th St. Suite 240 Phoenix, AZ 85018
Maricopa…Chamber of Commerce 44870 Hathaway Ave Ste 5, Maricopa, AZ 85239
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