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RunRocknRoll.com Welcome to the one marathon you won’t want to end. A race so rock ‘n’ roll, the mile markers are rock bands. Because what’s the point of running if you just want it to end? Here, you might not break the tape, but the podium isn’t the point. Life is a journey and running should be a celebration.
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CONTENTS
7 SET LIST
19 REMIX CHALLENGE
34 COURSE BANDS
Check out the race weekend schedule
Three medals, two days, one challenge.
See who will be rockin’ on the course and where!
8 Course Map
20 KIDS ROCK ARIZONA
See where you’ll be running!
Kids can rock Arizona too!
36 RACE WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT
10 HALF Marathon START LINE MAP
Venue map for the Half, Relay & 10K start lines
12 MARATHON START LINE MAP Venue map for the marathon start line
30 Destination
ARIZONA “Must sees” to make your weekend even more memorable
14 FINISH LINE MAP Venue map of the finish line & festival
18 5K & KIDS ROCK MAP
See the start and finish lines for Saturday’s events
24 PARKING & TRANSPORTATION Tips on getting to and from the race
Other events going on in town to fill your weekend!
40 MASSAGE MONDAY
26 SPECTATOR TIPS
Specials on post race massages from our local partners
Make sure your entourage is ready to go too!
46 LOCAL TRAILS
30 DESTINATION ARIZONA Our local experts provide some must sees
32-33 HEADLINER BIOS
Need a shakeout run? Here are some spots
48 RACE CREW Thank you to our volunteers!
51 Official Sponsors
Get ready to ROCK with The Wallflowers & OK GO
WRITERS: Bekah Holt, Kevin LaRue, Christina McGregor, Jennie Imbsen PHOTOGRAPHERS: Victah Sailor, Paul Nestor, Ryan Bethke, Phoenix CVB GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT: Joel M. Young
JANUARY 16-18, 2015
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A MILLION THANKS FOR A MILLION MILES
We’re honored to have helped make this event possible in its 12th year. Thank you!
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TWELVE YEARS. Twelve years we’ve been coming together as a community, encouraging each other and
celebrating the gift of a phenomenal race in three of America’s greatest cities. Twelve years we’ve been smiling, nursing sore feet, laughing, hugging and sometimes crying. Twelve years we’ve been proud, determined, awed and inspired by those around us. For 12 years we have proudly called this the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & Half Marathon. January is my favorite month of the year because I feel a true connection to the community in the Valley of the Sun. Arizona has been our home since we opened the first P.F. Chang’s in Scottsdale in 1993. In 2004 we decided to sponsor a world class marathon and half marathon, and today, in our 12th year, we celebrate another year of health and good fortune. January is a time to start fresh, take a second to breathe, appreciate determination, and anticipate the new heights to which we aspire to soar. When you run this year, take a moment to appreciate your accomplishment and the over $29,236,508 million (net) that’s been raised for over 50 charities on behalf of the race participants. Enjoy your run and make this year the best yet. Here’s to you, Arizona. Rock On!
Rick Federico
Schedule of Events
ARIZONA SET LIST Health and Fitness Expo Presented by:
Phoenix Convention Center, North Halls A-E 100 N. Third St. Phoenix, AZ 85005 Friday, Jan. 16th
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Saturday, Jan. 17th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Start Time: 8:00 am
Marathon Start Line: Downtown Phoenix at CityScape
SATURDAY, JAN. 17 Start & Finish Line: Tempe Beach Park
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SATURDAY, JAN. 17 Start Line & Finish: Tempe Beach Park
Start Time: 10:00 am
SUNDAY, JAN. 18
(Washington St.and Central Ave.)
Wave Start: 7:50 am
Half Marathon, 10K, & Relay Start Line: University Ave at College Ave in Tempe
POST RACE CONCERT & FINISH-LINE FESTIVAL 8 am to 3 pm
Ryan Sims Band (Set 1)
9:00 am – 9:45 am Ryan Sims Band (Set 2)
10:00 am - 11:00 am The Wallflowers
Wave Start: 7:50 am
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
FINISH LINE: Mill Ave. and Rio Salado Pkwy at Ash Tempe Beach Park
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Expo admission is FREE & open to the public.
Awards 1:00 pm - 1:15pm OK GO
*Timeline is subject to change
Race Results Official race results will be posted online at competitor.com by 7:00 p.m. MST. JANUARY 16-18, 2015
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REMIX CHALLENGE Are you up for a challenge? P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona is now more than a one-day road race! P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona will include two days of running, high-energy music on course, post race entertainment and more. Participants who complete the 5K on Saturday
and a 10K, ½ Marathon, ½ Marathon Relay or Full Marathon race on Sunday will earn the Remix Challenge Arizona medal in addition to their Saturday and Sunday finisher medals. That’s a total of 3 medals!
P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona 5K Saturday, January 17 Start Time: 8:00 am Start Line: Mill Ave. Bridge, Tempe, AZ Finish Line: Tempe Beach Park Post Race Party Time: 8:00 am – 10:30 am Location: Tempe Beach Park JANUARY 16-18, 2015
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KiDS ROCK
KiDS ROCK Arizona Kids can be part of the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona weekend excitement by participating in KiDS ROCK Arizona! This non-competitive, non-timed event is all about having fun and making it to the finish line. KiDS ROCK wants to fight childhood obesity by making fitness opportunities readily available and empowering kids to achieve a healthy lifestyle. To register your child (grades K-6) for KiDS ROCK Arizona, visit the Health & Fitness Expo presented by Fox10 and My45 at the Phoenix Convention Center on Friday, Jan. 17 from 12:10 pm – 7:00 pm. To learn more, visit runrocknroll.competitor.com/arizona/kidsrock. Race Schedule • Date: Saturday, Jan. 17 • Time: 10:00 am • Location: Tempe Beach Park • Distance: One mile fun run, half-mile for Kindergarten Rockin’ Race Rewards • Finisher’s Medal • T-Shirt • Goodie Bag • Official Race Number
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A DISTANCE FOR EVERYONE P. F. C ha n g ’ s R ock ‘ n ’ R oll A R I Z O N A has d e v elope d a n d grown over the last 12 years to ensure that EVERYONE has a distance to run.
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We understand that running is something that you want to share and experience with friends and family, and not every person has the same running goals and abilities. With race distances ranging from 1 mile to 26.2, EVERYONE can rock, run and earn some bling! Every distance is an accomplishment in itself and by adding more
distances we hope you all know that we are your #1 supporter. Don’t let distance daunt you from conquering your goal! Work your way up at your own pace and we will be here with you every step of the way. See you all at your designated Start Line (s)! Good luck and remember to ROCK your run!
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Race Day Transportation
GETTING TO THE START & FINISH LINE Participant Parking & Lightrail For detailed information, please refer to the Parking & Transportation documents you have been emailed and on the Event Details page of our website.
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From wherever you are staying, use the Lightrail to get to where you need to go over race weekend! Standard Lightrail fees apply throughout the weekend. To get to the Expo, get off at the 3rd St./Washington or 3rd St./Jefferson stations, just a couple blocks south of the Phoenix Convention Center. Marathon participants will get off at these same spots to get to their start line on Sunday morning. To get to the Half Marathon, 10K and Relay start line in Tempe, participants will get off at the Veteran’s Way/College Station. All participants can easily access the Mill Ave./3rd St. Station from the Finish Line ™
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Festival at Tempe Beach Park. Visit the Valley Metro Light Rail booth in the expo to plan your race day route or visit their website valleymetro.org.
FREE MARATHON PARTICIPANT PARKING AT ARIZONA CENTER
The Arizona Center is providing FREE parking for the first 2,000 participants on race day. This garage is a 5 block walk to the start line. To return to this lot after the race, participants will need to purchase a Light Rail ticket from Tempe and get off at the 3rd St/Washington station. Check out the Parking & Transportation documents online and stop by the Info Booth at the Health & Fitness Expo if you have any questions!
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Start Lines: Marathon: Downtown Phoenix at CityScape Half, Relay, 10K: University Dr. at College Ave. Finish Line Festival: Tempe Beach Park, 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
• With stops convenient to the Expo, Relay Transition and Finish Line Festival, this is a quick and affordable way to view the course. • Make a plan for race day by visiting www.valleymetro.org
Free Runner Tracking
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Make sure to sign up for FREE Runner Tracking by visiting competitorwireless.com. Get realtime updates of your family and friends sent to your mobile phone via text message.
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Plan Your Family Reunion
• Confirm a post-race reunion plan BEFORE the race begins! • Plan to meet in the family reunion area, where large alphabetical signs will be prominently displayed at the Finish Line Festival. • Pick a letter and make sure that everyone in your party knows to meet you at that letter. • Know the pace of your runner and his or her estimated finishing time.
Sunlight is a natural resource we run out of once a day. Make good use of it. Stop by the Flying Jimmy event booth to check out the new styles that Maui Jim has to offer. Bring your current Maui Jim sunglasses for a free ultrasonic professional cleaning and tune up. The official sunglasses of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.
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SRP EarthWise Energy provides solar energy projects for Valley nonprofits Thanks to the generosity of SRP EarthWise Energy™ participants, nonprofits across the Valley have saved money by using solar energy. Each month, SRP customers on the EarthWise Energy program commit an additional $3, $6, $9 or $12 to their electric bills. SRP uses 100% of these contributions to provide solar systems for local nonprofit organizations. Since 2007, the program has helped 18 nonprofits save a combined total of $185,000. The clean energy produced by the systems not only helps offset the organizations’ operational costs by reducing electric bills but also has prevented the release of more than 2.4 million pounds of carbon dioxide. That’s the equivalent of taking 229 cars off the road for a year. Nonprofits that have been awarded solar systems through the program include the Child Crisis Center, Boys & Girls Clubs, Hospice of the Valley and the Phoenix Zoo to name a few. EarthWise Energy is a convenient, cost-effective way customers can make a difference that transforms solar 28
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power into shelter for families, services for those in need and hope for endangered species. Go to SRPEarthWise.com or call (602) 236-4448 to enroll or get more information.
SRP Community Solar™ . Get solar power without solar panels. Solar panels on your roof are great when you’re in the home. But what if you move? With SRP Community Solar, instead of installing panels on your roof, you elect to have a portion of your energy come from a local solar plant. So it’s perfect for anyone – even folks on the move. The program follows you to any location in the SRP territory. What’s more, no panels means no upfront costs, maintenance or long-term contracts. And the price for the solar portion of your bill will be locked in for five years. So it’s a smart move, any way you look at it. To learn more, visit srpcommunitysolar.com.
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Dine Like a Local One of Scottsdale’s best known independent restaurants FnB dishes out sophisticated comfort food using seasonal, local and organic produce. Right next door - AZ Wine Merchants, Bodega
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and Baratin – expand on the local-love theme in the form of a wine store, boutique grocery and cozy, 35-seat café. At The Mission, experience a new twist on contemporary Latin cuisine such as Duck Carnitas Empanadas.
In Phoenix, enjoy outdoor dining at The Farm at South Mountain which features locally grown produce provided on site or dine on the famous wood-fired pizzas of Pizzeria Bianco, acclaimed by New York Times, Martha Stewart and Gourmet magazine.
ies, including the contemporary ASU Art Museum. Visitors can also see themed exhibitions at the Gallery at the Tempe Center for the Arts, a beautiful venue with views of Tempe Town Lake. Native Trails is a series of free outdoor festivals that celebrate Native American culture through music, song, dance, art and food. This event takes place most Thursdays and Saturdays from noon-1 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Park. The galleries in the downtown Scottsdale Arts District stay open late on Thursdays for ArtWalk, featuring exhibitions, receptions and live In Tempe, The Handlebar on entertainment. Join us on JanuMill Ave. can serve as a night- ary 17 for a special Collector’s life hot spot, but is also a ArtWalk. top brunch spot and will put on a great post-race party. Discover how Arizona became NCounter offers a variety of a state in the building where it breakfast treats, including the actually happened. The Arizona Marathoner Smoothie. Capitol Museum in Phoenix offers daily tours. Afterwards, exPhoenix for Free plore Wesley Bolin Memorial The Arizona State University Plaza with 29 memorials includTempe Campus is home to more ing the USS Arizona mast and than 20 museums and galler- anchor. Or, visit the 600-acre
Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, a lush riparian corridor with five miles of paved and dirt trails and an Audubon Center. Outdoor recreation It’s easy to explore the scenic Sonoran Desert by hiking, biking, horseback riding or taking an off-road tour. Some popular spots include McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, Camelback Mountain, Phoenix Mountain Park and Recreation Area and South Mountain Park and Preserve in Phoenix, and Papago Park, shared by all three cities. You can also float over the giant saguaro cactus, enjoy expansive mountain views and see desert wildlife from a hot air balloon. Take an offroad or city tour on an earthfriendly, battery-assisted bike or explore the rugged trails from the back of a custom Jeep. Or, spend a sunny day paddle boarding or kayaking at Tempe Town Lake. JANUARY 16-18, 2015
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Headliner THE WALLFLOWERS
Headliner Concert featuring: The Wallflowers Fronted by co-founder Jakob Dylan, The Wallflowers are now in their 25th year. The Los Angeles-based alternative rock band has taken home several Grammys, released six studio albums and sold more than seven million records worldwide. Don’t miss The Wallflowers perform new hits and classic favorites such as “One Headlight”, “6th Avenue Heartache”, “The Difference” and more at the finish line festival!
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Headliner OK GO
Headliner Concert featuring: OK GO Formed as a quartet in Chicago in 1998 and relocated to Los Angeles three years later, OK Go (Damian Kulash, Tim Nordwind, Dan Konopka, Andy Ross) have spent their career in a steady state of transformation. The four songs of the all-new Upside Out EP represent the first preview of Hungry Ghosts, due out in the fall on the band’s own Paracadute. This is the band’s fourth full-length and the newest addition to a curriculum vitae filled with experimentation in a variety of mediums. Sure to put on a high energy show at the finish line festival, stick around to rock out to OK GO from 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm in Tempe Beach Park!
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Course Bands
2015 Bands on the Course
STAGE B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 B06 B07 B08 B09 B10
MILE 0.8 1.5 2.4 3.4 4.3 5.7 6.6 8.5 9.6 10.5
LOCATION McKinley and 7th Ave. 7th Ave and McDowell Chase Bank at 7th Ave and Thomas The Rock Paralyzed Vets of America 777 E. Missouri Tony's Service Center Wells Fargo Bank 32nd St. and Camelback U Haul on 40th & Camelback
B11
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Berridge Nursery on Camelback Rd.
B12/16
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Spitfire Auto
B13/15
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Kitchen 56 / Southeast Corner of 56th St & Indian School
B14
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Vacant lot at 1st ave and Marshall Way
B17
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Greenbelt at Thomas and 48th St.
B18
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Greenbelt just before McDowell on 48th St
B19
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In Dirt lot behind Circle K on north side of Van Buren
B20/BH09
24.4/11.2
Priest and Van Buren
B21/BH10/10K
25.8/12.4
On side of Street at Curry / Mill Ave. Bridge
BH01/10K BH02/10K Bonus/10K 10K Park BH03 BH04
1.1 1.9 2.4 3.4 2.4 3.9
APS Plant on left across from University Plaza West side of McClintock and Tempe Marketplace Drive Ryan Express Transportation - West sider of Hayden, just south of Curry SW Corner of Curry & College Big Surf Entrance West side of Hayden North of Roosevelt - St. Daniels Church
BH05
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Sky Song Blvd & 73rd St
BH06
6.3
Discount Tire
BH07
7.7
N/E corner of 64th & Thomas
BH08 BH09/B20
8.7/9.9 24.4/11.2
McDowell Rd. just west of mountain amphitheatre Priest and Van Buren
BH10/B21/10K
25.8/12.4
On side of Street at Curry / Mill Ave. Bridge
BAND Bench Warrant Come Back Buddy Screamin' Javelinas Guitarants Rhythm is a Life Steel Band Dave's Not Here Cosmic Shindig The Big Zephyr Those Beatles Dudes Rock N Roll HS The Reckless Band Neoterics Pullman Standard The Darts Geda Life Exit 40 Band Salt Rhythm Band Crisis Lil Debbie Band Almost Blu What's Left The Random Gingers The Breakdown Radio Box DJ Swain's World Jaded Jukebox Platinum Mobility DJ The Kards w/ Sydney Claire Collins Neverwonder ReSouled The Premiere Junk the Band School of Rock Three on the Tree Sky Daddy & the Pop Rocks Fushicho Daiko DJ Swain's World Jaded Jukebox
GENRE Rock/ 80s Tribute Retro Country/Rock Rock/Progressive Caribbean/Rock Variety Rock Classic Rock Country/Rock Beatles Tribute Band Rock Classic Rock/Variety 80s Alternative/ Garage Pop Rock/Alternative/Pop Punk Rock Rock/Country Variety & Classic Rock Rock N Roll Rock N Roll Classic Rock/ Motown Blues Blues/ Alternative Rock Rock/Indie Indie/Country/Rock Tom Petty Tribute Alternative Rock Top 40s/House Variety Classic Rock Cover Band Rock/Dance Rock Top 40s/House Classic Rock/Alternative Rock Pop/Soul/Rock Christian Rock Alternative Rock Funk Classic Rock Rockabilly/ Rock Rockabilly/Surf Japanese Top 40s/House Variety Classic Rock
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Race Weekend Entertainment
Enjoy your weekend in Town! From the Expo to the ample festivities on race day, we have a heck-of-a weekend lined up for you. But you want to make a FULL weekend out of this one, check out some the events happening in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe that’ll surely put the cherry on top of your vacation!
SPORTING EVENTS
Phoenix Suns: Catch the up-tempo and high flying action of the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center in Downtown Phoenix. • Friday (1/16) 7:00 PM vs. Minnesota Timberwolves • Monday (1/19) 8:00 PM vs. Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Coyotes: If getting an ice-session in before the big race, look no further than the Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. • Thursday (1/15) 7:00 PM vs. Calgary Flames
CONCERTS
Styx: Very few bands would be more fitting to play on “Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona” weekend as Styx. Embrace your inner “Renegade” and have a good night on the town the night before the race… • Saturday (1/17) 7:00 PM; Wild Horse Pass - Chandler, AZ
Arts
Looking for an ab workout before race day? Check out the Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre as they will be hosting Whitney Cummings, an LA based comedian fresh off a tour where she co-headlined with Sarah Silverman. • January 16-18, Tempe Improv Comedy Center 36
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Relax
Massage Monday Reward Yourself
You’ve trained hard for months, pushing your body to the limit. After the race, you deserve to be pampered from head to blistered toes! Indulge in some well-deserved pampering with Massage Monday specials at participating Headquarter and Official Race Hotels. Check out all of the $75 options below and reward yourself for a race well run!
Spa Lamar
(480) 945-7066 www.spalamar.com Includes 25 minute thereapeutic massage, 75-minute yoga class, steam, sauna, pool, whirlpool, robes, towels, lockers, fresh fruit and beverage bar. Valid January 19-22.
Narande Spa
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Jurlinque Spa at the Firesky Resort
(480) 424-6072 www.fireskyresort.com Includes 30 minute Footprint (lower leg and foot massage). Valid Monday, January 19.
Revive Spa - JW Marriot Desert Ridge
(480) 293-3700 www.jwrevivespa.com Includes 50-minute Revive Massage. Valid January 18-19.
Tocaloma Spa at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
(602) 375-4645 www.tocalomaspa.com Includes 50-minute Swedish Massage, 50-minute Therapeutic Massage and a 25-minute AntiStress Mini Facial. Valid January 19-21.
Arizona Grand Resort and Spa
(602) 431-6485 www.arizonagrandresort.com Includes a luxuriously relaxing custom massage. Valid January 19-20.
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Respect the Distance
RX to Rock
ADVICE FROM THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MEDICAL DIRECTOR, P.Z. PEARCE, M.D.
For many of you, this will be your first half marathon. Whether this is your first or fiftieth race, congratulations on your commitment to fitness and a healthy lifestyle! Whether you choose to run, walk or just rock, the following tips will help to ensure you have a fun and safe Rock ‘n’ Roll experience.
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It’s too late to start now, but you need to respect the distance you’ve chosen to walk or run. There are many different training programs available to you. Be sure you chose one that had you complete at least 2/3 of the race distance several times during your training period. If not, slow down and participate at a comfortable pace.
If you have not calculated your fluid needs for this race, there are two strategies which will ensure you don’t under or over-hydrate. The easiest is to only drink when you are thirsty. If you want to be a little more scientific, limit fluid intake to 4-8 oz of sports drink every 20 minutes.
Losing salt through sweating and complex hormone changes during exercise can result in lowering your serum [blood] sodium level. This will not only affect your performance, it may lead to muscle cramping, headache, dizziness and confusion. Have some sports drink along the course to quench your thirst, or follow your preplanned schedule.
Fill out the medical information section on the back of your bib number. While serious medical problems are quite rare, knowing any medical problems you have, medications you are taking or allergies to medications is extremely helpful to our Medical Volunteers. Our goal is to treat all of our athletes like Rock Stars.
If you have questions, stop by the Rock ‘n’ Roll Sports Medicine Team booth at the Expo or visit one of our Medical Tents on race day. We would be happy to assist you. Have fun, be smart, and stay within your limits. In other words, Rock On… 44
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Running Trails
HIT THE TRAILS:
Piestewa Peak
In the final days before your big race, it’s important to take care of your body! You’ll want to rest your legs, but an easy two to three mile tune-up run can help relieve anxiety and keep your body loose. Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe conveniently offer various walking and hiking trails that are easily accessible to both residents and visitors. Check out one of these suggested trails!
Reach 11 Recreation Area
For outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy solitude and peaceful surroundings while they train, the city’s Reach 11 Recreation Area is a runner’s paradise. Offering 18 miles of trails, this recreation area features a surprising amount of trees and grasses, and wide, stable-surface footpaths covering mostly flat terrain. Reach 11 Recreation Area is located between Cave Creek Road and Scottsdale Road, just north of the CAP Canal, in Scottsdale
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With the many different mountain ranges in and around Phoenix, there are a lot of options for jogging space. What sets apart the Piestewa Peak area is the variety in difficulty among the trails and the great views. Many of the trails are at a higher elevation than the rest of the city, offering serious joggers glimpses of other mountain peaks and the surrounding area. A favorite trail among runners is the gently sloping Dreamy Draw Nature Trail, which can be accessed from Northern Avenue and begins at one end of a paved parking lot. The Piestewa Peak area is on both sides of Highway 51 at East Northern Avenue in Phoenix
Arizona Biltmore Resort
If you’re getting burned out on running in the desert and want a change in scenery that features classier surroundings, perhaps the Arizona Biltmore Resort area is your best choice. Run along the south side of the Arizona Canal, which winds its way right through the middle of the Arizona Biltmore’s property, past the Wrigley Mansion, the resort, the resort’s golf course, and a number of very lovely homes. The Arizona Biltmore Resort canal trail is located roughly at North 24th St. and East Arizona Biltmore Circle in Phoenix
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Race Crew
Join the Race Crew! 23,000 + Participants = 2,350 Volunteers Needed
More feet in the streets require more helping hands from the fans. If your friends or family are coming out to watch you run or walk, tell them to support you and join the Race Crew! Volunteer opportunities are available Thursday through Sunday of race week; both individuals and groups of all sizes are needed. For more information, visit runrocknroll.competitor.com/Arizona/ volunteer or stop by Volunteer Check In at the Health & Fitness Expo during race weekend for information on available shifts. Spread the word and help us ROCK Arizona! #RnRRaceCrew
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Do something even greater than finishing a race. Team In Training: the people who run, walk, swim and cycle to save lives. Our certified coaches will train you while you raise funds for cancer research. Join the Team.
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Participate as a St. Jude Hero at one of these upcoming events.
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Official Charities
American Association for Cancer Research Foundation – AACR Runners for Research To prevent and cure cancer by providing financial support for scientific research, education, and communication. Website: aacrfoundation.org Email: melissa.topakbashian@aacr.org Phone: 215-446-6899
Running across the finish line is an amazing personal accomplishment. Give your race even more meaning, by joining a charity training program from one of our Preferred or Official training partners! Make an impact while training with new friends that will last a lifetime. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - St. Jude Hero Imagine a race where hope marks the finish line. Make it a reality when you run as a St. Jude Hero to support the lifesaving work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. As a St. Jude Hero, you’ll cross the finish line knowing that you truly Run for a Reason. www.heroes.stjude.org • Nicole.DiSturco@stjude.org • 602 385 0480 ®
World Vision - Team World Vision A Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. WorldVision.org/arizona • mforsber@worldvision.org • 312 965 3266 50
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American Diabetes Association – Team Diabetes To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes Website: main.diabetes.org Email: ljimenez@diabetes.org Phone: 602-861-4731 Best Buddies Arizona – Team Best Buddies Global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-toone friendships, employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities Website: bestbuddiesarizona.org Email: timothybolen@bestbuddies.org Phone: 602-253-6301
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy – Team Families of SMA Families of SMA funds and directs the leading SMA research to develop a treatment and cure and provides family support. Website: fsma.org/index.cfm Email: Ellen@fsma.org Phone: 800-886-1762 FHL Ministries – Faith, Hope & Love Race for education to bring Faith, Hope, Love and a brand new school to the community of Merger, Haiti! Website: fhl13.org Email: fhlministries13@gmail.com Phone: 480-321-6091 Nephcure Kidney International NephCure is the only organization committed to support research seeking cause, and cure of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Nephrotic Syndrome. Website: nephcure.org Email: mwilson@nephcure.org Phone: 610 540 0186
The Next Step Foundation – Team Brandon Team Brandon is the face of The Next Step Foundation. Raise awareness about the life-altering effects of drinking & driving and empower special needs families to participate in exercise/self-love programs. Website: thenextstepfoundation.org Email: cari.fonseca@yahoo.com Phone: 602-619-5558 Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation – Miracles in Motion Miracles in Motion is an endurance training and fundraising program benefiting the children and families of Phoenix Children’s Hospital Website: pchmiraclesinmotion.com Email: czenner@phoenixchildrens.com Phone: 602-933-2640 UNITY Inc UNITY is a national network organization promoting personal development, citizenship, and leadership among Native American youth. Website: www.unityinc.org Email: k.davis@unityinc.org Phone: 480-718-9793
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