Watch Yourself Cross the Finish Line!

by P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona

• January 18, 2010

View footage of yourself finishing the 2010 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon or 1/2 Marathon.  Hope you had a blast!

P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Half Marathon Replay

by Sean McKeon

• January 17, 2010

Watch Competitor.com coverage of Deena Kastor’s impressive performance at the 2010 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona 1/2 Marathon, including a special interview with Senator John McCain! Hosted by Olympic Gold Medalist Frank Shorter and Olympian Juli (Henner) Benson.

2010 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Photo Gallery

by Sean McKeon

• January 17, 2010

We captured all the best moments from a day that saw three course records fall. American great Deena Kastor headlined the days performances with her impressive 1:09:43 solo effort in the half marathon. Check out all the best photos from a fantastic day in Arizona:

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.

Eat And Run: Are Organic Foods Really Better For You?

by Nutrition

• February 17, 2010

Dr. John Berardi gives a great description of the overall value of organic foods versus commonly grown foods. Understanding the needs of your diet and the benefits of choosing organic foods can help you decide if organic foods are best for your active diet.

Become A Fat-Burning Machine

by Nutrition

• February 09, 2010

Your key to getting leaner and racing better may be metabolic efficiency training.

Written by: Bob Seebohar, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS

Now is the time of the year when thoughts of dropping weight and body fat become extremely popular among runners.  But what about planning your race-day nutrition to eliminate the demon of GI distress that rears its ugly head during your races?  Attaining metabolic efficiency will have a significant impact on your body composition and GI comfort during races and will also reduce your need for simple sugars when racing.

“Efficiency” is a term that is typically associated with sport. From a nutrition perspective, being metabolically efficient simply means being able to use the proper nutrients that are stored in the body at the right times.

Speed Training For Beginners

by Training

• January 28, 2010

You don’t have to run fast in training–unless you want to run faster in races.

Written by: Mario Fraioli

If you’re a new runner and you’ve recently caught the racing bug, finishing a 5K is likely no longer an issue; finishing it faster is the new challenge. Time to add speed work to your training.

As a new runner, you’re probably running over the same roads or on the same treadmill at the same speed every day. You’re using the same muscles in the same manner every time you lace up your sneaks. Then, when it comes time to race, you find yourself stuck in second gear from start to finish. In order to shift into overdrive, you need to give your muscles some new stimulation.

GET FIT Challenge Results!

by P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona

• January 19, 2010

University of Phoenix ran away with the GET FIT Challenge title with 793 participants! The final results are posted on the GET FIT Challenge homepage.

Congratulations to all GET FIT Challenge participants. We hope you had a rockin’ experience at the 2010 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona! Come back next year!

2010 Spirit on the Course Winners

by P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona

• January 19, 2010

Echoing cheers and elaborate costumes filled the streets of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe this past Sunday, with over 35 spirited Cheer Teams lining the course for the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon. Having a great time while cheering and supporting local runners, these cheer teams were also competing for a $1,000 grand prize in our Spirit on the Course Competition. And the results are in…

Kastor, Bairu, And Naser Set Course Records At P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona

by Dan Cruz

• January 17, 2010

Three Course Records Broken At Seventh Annual Road Race

Written By: Dan Cruz

American record holder and Olympic Bronze medalist Deena Kastor returned to the winner’s circle for the first time in ten months today at the seventh annual P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Half Marathon. Kastor set a new Arizona state record with a time of 1:09:43, ending the longest dry spell of her now-legendary career.

Video Course Preview

by P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona

• January 16, 2010

Preview the Marathon and 1/2 Marathon courses as they run through the streets of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe!

2010 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Press Conference Recap

by Sean McKeon

• January 16, 2010

We were at the press conference to find out the plans for the big race in Arizona on Sunday. Find out what Ryan Hall, Deena Kastor, Dean Karnazes and Matt Reed had to say about their race plans.

Top US Runners Support Kids Marathoners

by Sean McKeon

• January 16, 2010

Running legends Steve Scott and Ryan Hall, among others, took part in the Kid’s Rock clinic at a Phoenix elementary school. The program promotes kids running and fitness. Kids participating in the program will run a total of 26.2 miles throughout the school year.

Deena Kastor’s 2010 Race Plans

by Sean McKeon

• January 15, 2010

American record holder Deena Kastor will toe the line at the 2010 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Half Marathon. We caught up with Deena and talked to her about her plans for the race and what she has on the docket for 2010.

Ryan Hall Talks Charity Running

by Sean McKeon

• January 15, 2010

We caught up with Ryan Hall before the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Half Marathon. He talked about his goals for the race and about his charity The Hall Steps Foundation.