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To get your race off to the best possible start, Brooks will have comfortable, climate controlled restroom trailers set up at the starting line. Running water, flushing toilets and some Run Happy® surprises await. You can access a Brooks Porta Potty pass in one of two ways. Find out how.
‘08 Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist Chooses New Orleans for U.S. Half-Marathon Debut
Half Marathon World Record holder and 2008 Olympic Marathon gold medallist Sammy Wanjiru announced today he will run his first half-marathon in the U.S. at the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Marathon & ½ Marathon on February 28, 2010.
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Fun facts about New Orleans and Mardi Gras to enhance your race week experience and expand your knowledge of New Orleans.
Learn about the history of New Orleans, the meaning of the purple, green and gold colors of Mardi Gras and even get to know some Louisiana Lingo!
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Check out The Inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Medals! All finishers for this event will receive their medal as a reminder of their accomplishment.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Marathon & ½ Marathon has announced that the national sensation rock ‘n’ roll band, Cowboy Mouth, will headline its post-race concert, and platinum-selling Sister Hazel will serve as the band’s opener. The free concert will take place at the City Park finish line festival immediately following the race on Sunday, February 28.
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The Inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Participant Tees are revealed! All registered runners for this event will receive their free Brooks Technical Tee at the Health & Fitness Expo prior to race day as a part of packet pickup.
Stop by your local Sports Authority for everything you need for the big race!
Click below for a special offer for all Mardi Gras 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.
Click here for $25 off your next purchase at Sports Authority.
Sports Authority – Official Sporting Goods Retailer of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.
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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.
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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.
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We’re coming to a city near you! Be sure to stop by our booth at the following expos to find out the latest event information, take advantage of our expo specials or just say hi! We love meeting our rock stars.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Start and Finish locations have been confirmed. Runners will start on Convention Center Blvd. just steps away from the Morial Convention center and within walking distance of downtown hotels. The Finish Line will be located in picturesque City Park where runners will finish under the ancient moss covered oaks. Click here for more event details.
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Don’t the let Rock ‘n’ Roll Mardi Gras Marathon be your only stop on the Series Tour. Run two or more races in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series in 2009 and you’ll qualify for some serious bling.
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