Dallas “Lucky 13″ Give Aways

by Rock 'n' Roll Dallas

• January 21, 2010

Do you have the Luck of the Irish? The first 13 people to register this month will win a Brooks Drawstring Pack, $85+ value!  For more information read on…

Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Finisher Medal Unveiled

by Rock 'n' Roll Dallas

• February 08, 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. 

Fall in Love with Dallas

by Rock 'n' Roll Dallas

• February 04, 2010

Love is in the air…
Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas would like to show you we care…

Register by February 15 to win the L-O-V-E!

Save $10 and enter drawing.
Use Code: DALLASLOVE
Code Expires: 2.15.2010

Package Details:

There are 2 package options: Romantic Get Away for 2 and Fun Love.

Special Training Discount From Sports Authority

by Rock 'n' Roll Dallas

• January 14, 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.

Sports Science Update: New Superfood Enhances Running Performance

by Matt Fitzgerald

• January 06, 2010

Algae superfood is shown to increase fat burning and antioxidant protection during prolonged running.

Spirulina is microalgae, powdery and brilliantly green, that is touted as a “superfood” because of its nutrient profile, which includes a lot of protein, vitamin B-12, the essential fatty acid GLA, beta-carotene, iron, and other vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. It is sold in powder and capsule forms as a nutritional supplement to be added to smoothies and such.

Understanding Your Natural Running Pace

by Matt Fitzgerald

• December 14, 2009

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.

Susan G. Komen For The Cure Named Official National Charity

by Dan Cruz

• November 30, 2009

Inaugural Half Marathon to Benefit Susan G. Komen’s® Marathon for the Cure® program

Dallas, TX – November 30, 2009 – The Competitor Group, Inc. today announced a new partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure^® as the official national charity of the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon. The event will take place Sunday, March 14, 2010 and will be named the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure^®.

Nutritional Recovery

by Nutrition

• November 30, 2009

Cytomax Recovery is an example of a post-run recovery drink.

Written by: Shawn Talbott, PhD

Recovery is the neglected performance enhancer, and proper nutrition is the best recovery enhancer.

Everyone is training hard – but the winners are recovering better. Athletes at the highest levels of competition – Tour de France, Ironman, Olympics – understand that the ability to recover quickly and completely often makes the difference between peak performance and poor performance.

Vitamin D and Endurance Exercise

by Nutrition

• November 16, 2009

The ultimate vitamin D supplement. Photo by: skyseeker.

Low vitamin D levels are very likely limiting your running performance, and may compromise your health.

Written by: Reyana Ewing, MPH, RD, CLE

As runners we want to do everything possible to perform well and have a great season.  We are meticulous about our training schedules, hydration, sleeping habits, etc.  Yet many times we fall short when it comes to nutrition.

My Story

In the summer of 2008 I started to feel rather lethargic during workouts and I struggled to maintain my normal training paces.   My recovery from my harder efforts and long runs took longer than usual.  I immediately and incorrectly assumed I had low serum ferritin levels indicating iron deficiency anemia.

Skincare By Athletes, For Athletes

by Competitor.com

• October 21, 2009

MISSION Skincare™ is the official skincare system of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series

Running is hard on the skin. Sweating for hours at a time is like stewing in an acid bath. On top of that, the sun’s ultraviolet radiation cooks your skin while you log the miles. And the skincare products formulated for couch potatoes that you use to restore your skin may dry it out instead.

Eat And Run: Acid Base Balance

by Nutrition

• October 21, 2009

Dr. John Berardi describes a very important part your daily nutrition plan: the balance acids and bases. No need to pull out the old high school chemistry book, John breaks down an easy way to use different food types to keep you balanced and get your diet on track.

Tell Us Your Story

by Rock 'n' Roll Dallas

• August 26, 2009

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

>> Tell Us Your Story

Find us on Facebook!

by Rock 'n' Roll Dallas

• July 31, 2009

Become a fan of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Facebook Page. Meet other Rock ‘n’ Rollers, discuss your training strategy, post a tip and get the inside scoop on upcoming event details.

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