2010 Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Video Highlights

by Rock 'n' Roll Dallas

• March 17, 2010

Relive the excitement of 2010 Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas.

See If You’re a Semi-Finalist in the GMC Dash For Cash Challenge

by Rock 'n' Roll Dallas

• March 14, 2010

The North Texas GMC dealers would like to congratulate all the participants in the inaugural Rock and Roll Dallas Half Marathon.

It was great to see everyone from elite runners to weekend warriors take over the entire downtown and fair park area.  As the Official Vehicle of the Rock and Roll Dallas Half Marathon, GMC was proud to have our GMC Texas Edition Sierra’s lead  the way.  Congratulations once again to everyone on your accomplishments.

Please don’t forget about our GMC Dash For Cash Challenge.  Go to Facebook.com/GMCDFW and click on the “Race” tab to see if you are a semi-finalist. The semi-finalist whose picture gets the most votes on the tab’s application wins.

2010 Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon Photo Gallery

by Sean McKeon

• March 14, 2010

Check out all the best shots from a fun and exciting day in Big D.

Click here to see our photos!

Keating, Todd Win Inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon

by Dan Cruz

• March 14, 2010

Keating takes home his third consecutive half marathon win.

Written By: Dan Cruz

The inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon, benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, held this morning on a clear sunny day, was highlighted by 28-year-old Texan Westly Keating’s 1:03:31 victory and Kansas City’s Melissa Todd’s championship in the women’s field.

Understanding Your Natural Running Pace

by Competitor.com

• March 14, 2010

Have you ever wondered why your standard “jogging” pace is what it is?

Written by: Matt Fitzgerald

Every runner has a natural running pace.  It’s the pace you fall into automatically when you go for your typical moderate, steady run of a certain predetermined distance or duration—five miles, 45 minutes or whatever (a format that probably accounts for 90 percent of all runs performed daily by the worldwide population of runners).  For each runner this pace changes over time as fitness is gained or lost, and it even changes from day to day based on how one feels—a factor that is influenced by fatigue from preceding training, above all.

Tell Us Your Story

by Rock 'n' Roll Dallas

• March 14, 2010

Star Shining Moments: We want to know what your unique reason was for taking on the rewarding challenge of Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas 1/2 Marathon! Was there a star shining moment in your life that inspired you to take on this challenge?

Tell Us Your Story

Celebrate In Dallas

by Competitor.com

• March 13, 2010

Looking for something to do after finishing (or heck, before starting) the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon? Look no further.

Written by: John Mendelsohn

Coming to north Texas’s principal city for the Inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon? You’ll find that the birthplace of the frozen margarita abounds in reasonably interesting things to see, do, and eat.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Finisher Medal

by Rock 'n' Roll Dallas

• March 12, 2010

Check out the Official Finishers Medal for the Inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon!  All relay and half marathon participants receive their own medal when they cross the finish line.  Personalize the relay or half marathon achievement, and engrave your medal at the Fond Memories Graphics finish line or post race concert booth.

Special Training Discount From Sports Authority

by Rock 'n' Roll Dallas

• March 12, 2010

Stop by your local Sports Authority for everything you need for the big race!

Click here for a special offer for all Dallas Rock ‘n’ Roll participants.

Re-use the $25 off coupon throughout your training at any of our 475 stores across the country! Sports Authority…your Running Authority.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Course Preview

by Webmaster

• March 12, 2010

Check out a video preview of the Half Marathon course as it runs through the streets of Dallas, Texas! Make sure to keep an eye out for points of interest along the way.

High Heart Rate Honeymoon

by Matt Fitzgerald

• March 12, 2010

Photo: Courtesy Alison Semrau.

Alison Semrau and Stephen Cross will be married on Saturday and run the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon—with a third of their wedding party—Sunday.

Interview by: Matt Fitzgerald

Alison Semrau, 33, is a real estate attorney in Dallas. Her fiancée, Stephen Cross, 45, is a financial analyst.  She’s a runner; he’s a triathlete. After tying the knot in front of 60 guests on Saturday, they and 16 of those guests will wake up early the next morning to participate in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon.

Alison took a break from final wedding preparations to satisfy my curiosity about this arrangement.

Dallas Rocks

by Matt Fitzgerald

• March 11, 2010

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series Comes To Dallas Sunday With A New Half Marathon

Written by: Matt Fitzgerald

An estimated 12,000 runners will take part in the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon on Sunday. Shakespeare’s warning about the Ides of March notwithstanding, mid-March is a perfect time of the year for running in North Texas. The weather forecast calls for a sunny day with temperatures in the low 50’s at race start time and reaching a high of 71 degrees when everyone has finished and is ready to celebrate.

The Race Week Down-Low

by Rock 'n' Roll Dallas

• March 09, 2010

Below are printer friendly versions of pertinent information to help you have a worry-free race week.  Also make sure to check out our Pre-Race Survival Guide to help get your event started on the right foot.

Nutrilite Offers New Ways To Keep Runners Healthy

by Sean McKeon

• February 27, 2010

Competitor.com’s Sean McKeon took a tour of the Nutrilite expo truck to learn more about the growing nutrition company. With new product offerings for endurance athletes, Nutrilite looks to continue helping runners get to the finish line fit and healthy. Check out this preview of Nutrilite’s traveling show and be sure check it out at any of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon expos around the country.

Inspirational Photos From A Training Day With Josh Cox

by Competitor.com

• February 22, 2010

We documented our Training Day with Josh Cox and the Mammoth Track club in this extensive album. Josh showed us the ropes up in Mammoth and clicked off an amazing 15 mile tempo run up at 7000′. This photo gallery captures some of the most scenic and memorable moments from our visit to Mammoth.