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Welcome to the one mar athon you won’t want to end. A r ace 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 celebr ation.
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City of Virginia Beach Dear Runners and Friends, On behalf of the residents and businesses of the City of Virginia Beach, welcome to our wonderful seaside city and the Twelfth Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon. We are absolutely thrilled to host America’s premier half marathon and to be a partner in such a world-class sporting event. As a host city with the slogan “Virginia Beach – Live the Life,” we can truly understand and appreciate an event such as Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach. Live bands at every mile, 10 cheerleading squads along the course and a Train headliner concert on the beach – what fun! My hat and heart go out to all the runners and walkers participating in this event. I especially want to salute those outstanding individuals who are raising funds through one of the event’s official charity training programs- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Hope for the Warriors®, RUNWATER, Virginia Association of the Nurse Anesthetists, The Hall Steps Foundation, The Mission Continues, and many others raising awareness and important funds for patients and their families. We hope that you will find time to enjoy the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival and many other activities and attractions that Virginia Beach has to offer this Labor Day weekend. Enjoy your stay and please come back again. Sincerely,
William D. Sessoms, Jr. Mayor
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EVENT GUIDE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Race Day Events Sunday, September 2 Start line: Virginia Beach Convention Center
Race Start Half Marathon, Relay & Mini Marathon 7:00 am
Health & Fitness Expo Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th Street Virginia Beach, VA
Expo admission is FREE and open to the public.
Friday, August 31
Health & Fitness Expo 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 1 Health & Fitness Expo 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Finish Line Festival: Boardwalk at 17th Street
7:30 am to 1:00 pm
Post-Race Concert* 5th Street Stage
Andy Grammar 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Awards Ceremony 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm TRAIN 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm *Scheduled times are subject to change
Race Results
Official race results will be posted online at competitor.com by 7:00 pm Pacific Time.
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Track Your Runner
Along the Course
PLAN YOUR FAMILY REUNION
Find your runner’s pace and projected finish time using the pace charts provided below.
Enjoy stunning scenery while watching your runner rock Virginia Beach. Keep an eye out for your runner while hanging out at the numerous shops, restaurants and bars on the famous Virginia Beach boardwalk!
• Confirm a post-race reunion plan BEFORE the race begins!
Sign up for the Competitor Wireless Runner Tracking text messaging service at www.competitorwireless.com for an accurate way to track up to five runners.
Walk to the Finish Line
Finish Line: Boardwalk at 13th Street Walking will save time and help you avoid traffic, road closures and congestion.
• Plan to meet in the Family Reunion Area, where large alphabetical signs will be prominently displayed in 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.
HALF MARATHON PACE CHART2012 GOAL TIME - PACE / MILE First Wheelchair Athlete First Male Runner 1:30** Pace - 6:52 / Mile 1:45** Pace - 8:01 / Mile 2:00** Pace - 9:10 / Mile 2:15** Pace - 10:19 / Mile 2:30** Pace - 11:28 / Mile 2:45** Pace - 12:37 / Mile 3:00** Pace - 13:46 / Mile 3:15** Pace - 14:55 / Mile 3:30** Pace - 16:04 / Mile 3:45** Pace - 17:13 / Mile 4:00** Pace - 18:22 / Mile
START LINE 6:50 AM 7:00 AM 7:00 AM* 7:01 AM* 7:06 AM* 7:14 AM* 7:19 AM* 7:25 AM* 7:30 AM* 7:31 AM* 7:32 AM* 7:33 AM* 7:33 AM*
MILE 1 6:54 AM 7:05 AM 7:06 AM 7:09 AM 7:15 AM 7:24 AM 7:30 AM 7:37 AM 7:43 AM 7:45 AM 7:48 AM 7:50 AM 7:51 AM
MILE 2 6:59 AM 7:10 AM 7:13 AM 7:17 AM 7:24 AM 7:34 AM 7:41 AM 7:50 AM 7:57 AM 8:00 AM 8:04 AM 8:07 AM 8:09 AM
MILE 3 7:03 AM 7:15 AM 7:20 AM 7:25 AM 7:33 AM 7:44 AM 7:52 AM 8:02 AM 8:10 AM 8:15 AM 8:20 AM 8:24 AM 8:28 AM
MILE 4 7:06 AM 7:20 AM 7:27 AM 7:33 AM 7:42 AM 7:54 AM 8:04 AM 8:14 AM 8:24 AM 8:29 AM 8:36 AM 8:41 AM 8:46 AM
MILE 5 7:10 AM 7:25 AM 7:34 AM 7:41 AM 7:51 AM 8:04 AM 8:15 AM 8:27 AM 8:37 AM 8:44 AM 8:52 AM 8:59 AM 9:04 AM
MILE 6 7:13 AM 7:30 AM 7:41 AM 7:49 AM 8:01 AM 8:15 AM 8:26 AM 8:39 AM 8:51 AM 8:58 AM 9:08 AM 9:16 AM 9:22 AM
MILE 7 7:17 AM 7:35 AM 7:48 AM 7:57 AM 8:10 AM 8:25 AM 8:37 AM 8:52 AM 9:04 AM 9:13 AM 9:24 AM 9:33 AM 9:40 AM
MILE 8 7:20 AM 7:40 AM 7:54 AM 8:05 AM 8:19 AM 8:35 AM 8:49 AM 9:04 AM 9:18 AM 9:27 AM 9:40 AM 9:50 AM 9:59 AM
MILE 9 7:24 AM 7:45 AM 8:01 AM 8:13 AM 8:28 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:16 AM 9:31 AM 9:42 AM 9:56 AM 10:07 AM 10:17 AM
MILE 10 7:27 AM 7:50 AM 8:08 AM 8:21 AM 8:37 AM 8:55 AM 9:11 AM 9:29 AM 9:45 AM 9:56 AM 10:12 AM 10:24 AM 10:35 AM
*Note: Due to the wave start plan these start times are approximate
MILE 11 7:31 AM 7:55 AM 8:15 AM 8:29 AM 8:46 AM 9:06 AM 9:23 AM 9:41 AM 9:58 AM 10:11 AM 10:28 AM 10:41 AM 10:53 AM
MILE 12 7:34 AM 8:00 AM 8:22 AM 8:37 AM 8:56 AM 9:16 AM 9:34 AM 9:53 AM 10:11 AM 10:25 AM 10:44 AM 10:58 AM 11:11 AM
MILE 13 7:38 AM 8:05 AM 8:29 AM 8:45 AM 9:04 AM 9:26 AM 9:45 AM 10:06 AM 10:25 AM 10:40 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM
** Half Marathon Goal Time
FINISH LINE 7:39 AM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM 8:46 AM 9:06 AM 9:29 AM 9:49 AM 10:10 AM 10:30 AM 10:46 AM 11:02 AM 11:18 AM 11:33 AM
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ALL THE 1/2 MARATHON FuN, JuST A SHORTER RuN! Re Dista lay nc 1st Leg- es : 7.9 mile 2 nd L eg 5.2 mile the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach half Marathon is excited to offer the 13.1 Mile, two-person relay for runners and walkers alike. offering two distances for runners who can’t quite commit to the half-marathon course, participants can split the half marathon distance but still receive the full amount of Rock ‘n’ Roll fun.
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HalF tHe distance - JuST AS MANY PERkS! •
Sparkling Finisher’s Medal
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Brook’s Technical Tee
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commemorative drum Stick
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Free access to the Finish line festival
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Free weekend access to the Verizon Wireless american Music festival
Visit www.runrocknroll.competitor.com/VirginiaBeach to learn more!
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With the start and finish line in the same location as the halfmarathon course, mini marathon runners can cross the finish line with time to grab their free Michelob Ultra and cheer on friends and family participating in the half-marathon!
Experience Rock ‘n’ Roll Fun with a Less of a Run!
their VIP treatment, including a finisher’s medal, Brook’s technical tee, access to the Finish Line
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staRt tiMe: 7:00 am
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GET FIT Team Spotlight:
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This featured team exhibits how working together is an exceedingly pleasing and empowering means of preparing and completing an objective. Find your inspiration and cross the finish line with your friends, your co-workers, your training buddies and today… your Teammates!
Whether you are running to socialize, build company or team unity- you can GET FIT and make a statement with numbers! Organized groups of 10 or more will take part in the GET FIT Challenge on Sunday. GET FIT teams come from many different settings but all come to share in the liveliness and high spirits associated with finishing a goal together as a unit!
Andrew Griffitts started his GET FIT team in honor of his brother-in-law Senior Chief D. Blake McLendon, who was killed in Afghanistan on September 21, 2010. Blake was stationed out of Little Creek, Virginia with Naval Special Warfare. Andrew has gathered a group of sailors and many of their family members to run the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon in honor of their fallen sailor and help raise money for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (www. TAPS.org). Although this will be the first half marathon for many of the teammates- their thoughts will be with Blake all the way to the finish line. Get Fit Team: Honoring Blake McLendon
More information about GetFit is available at } www.runrocknroll.com/VirginiaBeach
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Post Race Concert Schedule* Location: Andy Grammer Award Ceremony TRAIN
5th Street Main Stage 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
*Scheduled times are subject to change
TR AIN { You may not have been rocking to them in 1994, but that’s where it all began when Pat Monahan (vocals), Jimmy Stafford (guitar), and Scott Underwood (drums) formed the band known as Train. After playing in San Francisco for two years and unsuccessfully landing a record deal the troop decided to produce their own record. They did something right considering Columbia Records signed them after hearing it. The band went on to produce hit singles such as “Drops of Jupiter” and win three Grammy Awards.
Three Time Grammy Award Winner
Train has become best known for the unprecedented success of its album “Save Me, San Francisco,” featuring the single “Hey, Soul Sister.” “The fact that ‘Hey, Soul Sister’ was the No. 1 most downloaded song of 2010 got us another Grammy, and the album going platinum was a clear reminder that love of music and love for our fans is the answer to us being a successful group as well as successful individuals,” says vocalist Pat of the chart-topper. We are still blown away and very grateful.”
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Most recently Train released its album “California 37,” featuring the platinum single “Drive By,” driving the band’s continued success. You can enjoy some of Train’s biggest hits with friends, family, and fellow runners when you attend the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival on the 5th Street Main Stage. A special thank you goes out to Beachevents, producers of the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival, for annually securing top notch concert acts which cap off the weekend in true Rock ‘n’ Roll Style.
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Cheap Thrills Expect the unexpected with Cheap Thrills. Covering genres ranging from rock to pop to hip-hop, Cheap Thrills delivers it all. They will have you singing and dancing to songs by artists such as Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, John Mayer and more. Cheap Thrills can entertain any crowd. They have a love and passion for music that is evident during every performance. Members of Cheap Thrills have shared the stage with some big acts, such as Destiny’s Child, NERD, Ashanti and Chris Brown. Full of energy and hype, this band will leave you wanting more.
Pridemore The front man of Pridemore, Frank Laster, hit the music scene out of nowhere early in January 2011 as a solo guitarist/vocalist. His journey began once he started going to open mics and playing a few tunes in between sets at shows of a couple local musician friends. It wasn’t until he started making his way on the stages around Hampton Roads did he run into his current band mates Jeff Hess, Mike Hedderly, and Angel Lopez, who were already in three-piece band together. It wasn’t long before they decided to join forces to create a whole new band with a very unique sound and look. Like a puzzle, things then began to just fall in place. Around June of last year they formed Pridemore, an energetic and exciting cover band that can play the best classic rock, new rock, new country, soft rock, alternative rock, pop, and hip-hop tunes.
Nature’s Child is one of the hottest reggae sensations on the East Coast. Based in Virginia Beach, Va., this band is multi-cultural, multi-racial and multi-talented in rock, jazz, Latin, blues, funk and, of course, reggae. Their four-song demo CD has gotten rave reviews from all who have heard it. The energy that they bring to the state is contagious and highly explosive. The band has been playing up and down the East Coast, opening for many of reggae’s top artists.
Nature’s Child
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SITE Stage #1 Stage #2 Stage #3 Stage #4 Stage #5 Stage #5 Stage #6 Stage #7 Stage #8 Stage #9 Stage #9 Stage #10
MILE BAND NAME 0.7 Quik Fix 1.9 Ben Phelps 2.7 Lewis McGehee 3.4 Kaboombox 5.1/10 mOcean 5.1/10 Cover This 6.2 Red Stapler 6.7 Nature’s Child 8.2 Pridemore 8.9 Audio Sauce 8.9 The Quattro 9.5 The Drama Club
SITE MILE BAND NAME Stage #10 9.5 Longfellow Street Stage #11 10.9 The Striker Band Stage #11 10.9 The Renegades Stage #12 11.5 Ricky and The Sportsters Stage #12 11.5 Bimini Road Stage #13 12.3 Zig Zag Stage #13 12.3 Brian Shultz Band Stage #14 12.7 Crazy Chester Stage #14 12.7 Former Champs Finish Line The Office Finish Line Cheap Thrills
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3 DAYS OF SUN AND SOUNDS! If you are in town for the Rock’n’Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon, you are also lucky enough to be able to attend the largest outdoor music event on the East Coast. This will be the 19th annual Verizon Wireless American Music Festival hosting more than 30 bands over the course of 3 days on the Virginia Beach oceanfront over Labor Day Weekend. The festival provides an eclectic musical event featuring artists of rock, jazz, blues, country, R&B and more. Of these genres national, regional, and local musicians are selected, making this oceanfront concert a truly unique experience.
The Lineup Friday, Aug. 31 • Starting at 7:30 pm Opening: The Wailers Headlining: o.a.R. Saturday, Sept. 1 • Starting at 1:30 pm Opening: Soul Asylum and Southern Culture on the Skids Headlining: cheap trick Sunday, Sept. 2 • Starting at 7:00 pm Opening: Andy Grammer Headlining: train All Half Marathon and Relay participants get free entry all weekend with race bib. Mini Marathoners get into the Sunday night concert free with race bib. Additional tickets can be purchased at TicketMaster.com, the Health & Fitness Expo, or at the box office on Atlantic Ave. and 6th St. *tickets are $15 advance & $20 day of show for both Friday and saturday concerts. *tickets are $25 advance & $30 day of show for the sunday concerts.
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REFUEL WITH CHOCOLATE MILK Endurance athletes, trainers and sports nutrition experts all know the importance of an athlete’s after. Every athlete has his or her own after-workout or after-competition ritual, and your After can make a dramatic difference in how you feel and how you perform during your next tough workout. That’s why athletes – from the most elite to the everyday – turn to lowfat chocolate milk as part of their recovery routine. Chocolate milk has what athletes need to recover after a hard workout, including:
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• A natural source of high-quality protein to build and repair lean muscle. • The right carb-to-protein ratio scientifically shown to refuel exhausted muscles. • Fluids and electrolytes – including calcium, potassium, sodium and magnesium – to help replenish what’s lost in sweat.
GET SPONSORED If you’re a passionate athlete who grabs lowfat chocolate milk as part of your After, submit a video and get your friends and fans to vote for you to secure a spot on Team REFUEL. Explain what makes up your personal after-workout ritual – and the role chocolate milk plays in it – and you could score: • $500 sponsorship • Top notch Team REFUEL training gear • Chance to compete for Team REFUEL at the 2013 Rock ‘n’ Roll Edinburgh or Madrid Marathon & 1/2 • Chance to star in a national “got chocolate milk?TM” ad $1 will go to the Challenged Athletes Foundation for each vote. You’ve made lowfat chocolate milk part of your After. Represent it by submitting a video at Rock ‘n’ Roll event expos or online today! Read the science, submit a video and check out elite athlete training videos at gotchocolatemilk.com.
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• Great places to discover in the u.S. (Tripadvisor) • Outdoor activities • Famous Virginia Beach Boardwalk (Forbestraveler.com) • happiest cities for families in America
Virginia Museum of contemporary art This non-profit, non-collecting institution offers ever-changing exhibits of exquisite contemporary art. Make sure to check out the 16-foot glass chandelier by renowned artist Dale Chihuly. First landing State Park Famous for the first permanent English settlement in 1607, this historic park extends 20 miles and offers hiking trails, biking trails, picnic areas and state park exhibits. king neptune Home to the famous Virginia Beach Boardwalk, this 34-foot, 12 ton bronze Neptune statue guards the gateway to Neptune Festival Park.
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the Boardwalk This famous three-mile boardwalk is a must-see for any Virginia Beach visitor. Perfect for roller-blading, jogging or just people watching. Don’t miss this iconic feature.
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The Jarred McKinley Carter Project Justin Legg recently retired from serving our country as a Navy SEAL for more than a decade, and during that time he developed Leukemia. Treating his diagnosis included more than 50 treatments of chemotherapy, six rounds of full-body radiation, and a bone marrow transplant. Following the transplant Justin suffered from Graft-versus-host disease, which attacked his liver, eyes, skin, GI tract, mouth, and lungs. This accompanied by a myriad other complications left him in need of a double lung transplant to survive. After three months of waiting, two weeks of which were in a coma, Justin, 60 lbs lighter, received his new lungs in July of 2010. Just eight months after his transplant, Justin walked the Shamrock HalfMarathon and raised over $38,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). This year he hopes to beat that amount, as well as walk and run the Virginia Beach Rock ’n’ Roll Half-Marathon. An incredible feat considering that his new lungs can only move about 60 percent of the air that most people can in one breathe.
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If an individual raises $50,000 or more for the LLS though a Team in Training event, that person is able to name a research project funded by the society. Justin has taken on the challenge to complete this race and surpass last year’s fundraising efforts to name a project after the young man whose lungs keep him alive today, Jarred McKinley Carter. On his fundraising page Justin says, “Sometimes terrible things happen in this world. What we do afterwards defines who we are and helps us build our character.”
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Join the Team. Psyched to make a difference.
Join the Race Crew 15,000 Participants = 1,250 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 run Thursday through Sunday of race week; both individuals and
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groups of all sizes are needed. For more information, stop by Volunteer Check-In for information on available shifts. Spread the word and help us rock Virginia Beach!
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Team In Training: the people who run, walk, swim and cycle to save lives. Certified coaches will get you ready for a full or half marathon, century ride, triathlon or hike adventure, while you raise funds for cancer research.
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For many of you, this will be your first marathon or 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.
ADVICE FROM THE ROCK 'N' ROLL MEDICAL DIRECTOR, P.Z. PEARCE, M.D.
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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.
HYDRATE
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 For more information on hydration strategies, please visit our website..
SALT
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 pre-planned schedule.
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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, please visit RNRSportsMedicine.com, 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…
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21:00-10:00 – Keep carbo-loading
Maintain your high-carb diet throughout the last day before you race. Choose familiar foods that have always worked well for your body in the past. Now is not the time to experiment.
20:00 – Get your gear together
Take some time to get all of your gear together; create a race gear checklist that you use for every race.
18:00 – Plan for race morning -By Matt Fittzgerald the final two days before a race are very important. Follow this checklist to ensure that you get the most out of the hard training you’ve done.
48:00 – Do a short, fast workout
For example, run three miles easy, then run 6 x 30-second relaxed sprints.
47:00 – Start carbo-loading
Be sure to consume high-carb foods and beverages at every meal.
31:00 – Get a good night’s sleep
Getting adequate sleep is critical the final days before a big race.
22:00 – Do a short, easy workout
It relieves mental and physical tension and keeps the body primed for performance.
Make a concrete plan for race morning that includes a wake-up time and a route to the race venue
3:00 – Wake up early
Set an early alarm to give your body plenty of time to get up to speed. Try to climb out of bed at least three hours before the start horn blasts.
2:45 – Eat your pre-race meal
It is important to wake up in plenty of time to consume and digest a high-carb pre-race breakfast three hours before your race start.
2:15 – Make sure your gear is ready
Go through your gear checklist one last time. Be sure not to forget the small essentials such as sunscreen and your race number.
0:30 – Warm up thoroughly
Start your warm-up about half an hour before your race start. Begin with easy jogging, then do some dynamic stretches such as walking lunges and arm circles.
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Virginia Beach has never seen anything like this. To celebrate the year of the dragon, P.F. Chang’s has entered a 43-foot dragon into this year’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon!
The P.F. Chang’s Running Dragon is made up of several parts. The 43-foot dragon costume was flown in from China specifically to be the P.F. Chang’s Running Dragon at eight select Rock ‘n’ Roll races this year. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon P.F. Chang’s Running Dragon will be comprised of 10 local runners who are excited to bring something new to the course!
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So, go ahead and make your post-race reservations to celebrate at P.F. Chang’s now. Just visit their website at www.pfchangs.com/reservations.
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Your challenge:
Beat the P.F. Chang’s Running DRagon to the Finish line We have to warn you, he is a seasoned veteran after completing the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Half Marathon, St. Jude Country Music Nashville Half Marathon, Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Half Marathon, and XSport Fitness Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon. So, we hope you’ve kept up with your training! If you beat the P.F. Chang’s Running Dragon in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon, you will get a coupon good for an order of P.F. Chang’s famous Lettuce Wraps. And if that’s not incentive enough to beat the dragon – just remember, you don’t want to be near him if he starts breathing fire!
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Susan Turano has set an incredible goal with her sister and two childhood friendsto run a half marathon in all fifty states. To date, Susan and her posse have actively pursued their goal and have completed half marathons in 11 states. “It’s been fun flying, driving and planning our road trips around the country. However, Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach will mean the most to me”. Last October, Susan was diagnosed with cancer and was forced to spend a year in treatment. On her road to recovery, Susan will be celebrating a bigger accomplishment than many- “Crossing the finish line in my short, spikey hair (I like to call it artsy) will have a deeper meaning to me and a greater appreciation for the amazing doctors and nurses at Cleveland Clinic that made it happen”.
Last year, Abigail Williams set out on a mission to change her life. At almost 400 lbs, she was considered morbidly obese and knew that a change needed to happen. As her 2011 New Year’s Resolution, Abigail’s goal was to run 1 mile by her 28th birthday, and start living a healthy and active lifestyle. After doing much research, Abigail enlisted the help from her sister (who had previously participated in Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathons) and any friends that would help her stay on track. Within two weeks, she had completed her first “fully-run” mile. By her 28th Birthday, Abigal had completed her first 5k- something she never thought was achievable. Less than a year later, Abigail began training for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon. With a weight loss of 120 lbs and a much healthier and active lifestyle, Abigail’s next sights are on finishing a full marathon. In her own words, Abigail is ‘paying it forward’ by sharing the tools I acquired with friends and family, inspiring others to achieve their absolutely-possible-dreams of healthier, happier futures! What is her race day plan? “Until I puke, faint, or die, I’m going to keep running”!
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Team PVA Team PVA encourages health and wellness both physically and mentally for injured veterans and all American living with a disability. More Info: call 919-291-1545 Email mwalker@pva.org Visit www.teampva.org
Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists - CRNAS Rock!
The CRNAs Rock! racing team is a great way to give back in our communities as we leave the operating room to show our neighbors what CRNAs can do! More Info: Call 757-319-2104 Email crnaruns@aol.com Visit www.vana.org
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Completing an endurance sports event such as a marathon or half marathon is one of life’s great experiences. And when you train with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training, you make that experience an even greater accomplishment by not only changing your life but by helping cure cancer. Team In Training also gives you more of everything you need for success. In return, you’ll raise funds to help people with blood cancers live better, longer lives.
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