Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Health & Fitness Expo
All racers must attend the Health & Fitness Expo to pick up their race number, timing chip, T-shirt and goodie bag.
Photo IDs are required. All registered participants must bring their confirmation card.
Date:
May 29 - 30, 2009
Location:
San Diego Convention Center
111 West Harbor Dr. [ map ]
Free Admission - Open to the public
Expo Hours:
Friday, May 29, 2009:
11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 30, 2009:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Considered the best in the industry, the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Health & Fitness Expo boasts more than 100 exhibits featuring free samples, interactive displays, and exciting sweepstakes. Shop 'til you drop at the Official Rock 'n' Roll Merchandise Store, plus there are incredible buys in running shoes, sports apparel, watches, sunglasses and more! You can also talk to experts in health, nutrition, travel, investment and finance.
Directions to the Expo
The San Diego Convention Center is located within walking distance from the Downtown Gaslamp Quarter. From surrounding areas take the San Diego Trolley.
Driving:
- I-5 South- Take Front Street exit, continue to Harbor Drive, turn left on Harbor Drive, follow signs to parking garage.
- I-5 North- Take Caesar Chavez exit; turn left, continue to Harbor Drive, turn right on Harbor Drive, follow signs to parking garage.
- I-8 West- Take I-8 West to I-5 South. Take Front Street exit, continue to Harbor Drive, turn left on Harbor Drive, follow signs to parking garage.
Parking at the Convention Center is $8. Perimeter parking is also available for $5 & up.
Expo Clinic Schedule
FRIDAY, MAY 29*
11:30: Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter - How to Reach “Your Performing Edge”
“Your Performing Edge” coach and best-selling author “Dr. JoAnn” gives you her complete mind-body program. Learn the 3P’s - Positive Images, Power Words, Present Focus – to run your best. Dr. JoAnn works with Olympic Gold medalists – now you can learn the winning strategies of champions.
Noon: The Penguin Plan
Runner’s World columnist and best selling author John “the Penguin” Bingham tells you how to have the time of your life, regardless of the time you finish.
1:00: Panel of Experts
Moderated by John “the Penguin” Bingham. Have your questions answered by Olympic Gold Medalist Frank Shorter, Sports Psychologist Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter, Runner’s World columnist Bart Yasso, and Elite Racing’s Medical Director, Dr. Lewis Maharam.
2:00: The Coach’s Corner
Paul Greer, former sub 4-minute miler, and coach of the San Diego Track Club and San Diego City College, gives you the tips, tools, and techniques that you need to have your best race ever.
2:30: Rock Doc’s Pre and Post Race Medical Tips
Meet Elite Racing’s Medical Director and RunnersWorld.com columnist and learn how to prevent or live with an injury on race day - and what to do after the race for less pain and more gain.
3:00: The Penguin Plan
Runner’s World columnist and best selling author John “the Penguin” Bingham tells you how to have the time of your life, regardless of the time you finish.
3:30: Coach Greer & Rock Doc
Coach Greer is San Diego’s finest coach, and Rock Doc is the most knowledgeable long-distance Medical Director around. Together, this dynamic duo answers all of your questions from training to racing to recovery.
4:00: San Diego Track Club Pace Team
The professionals have pacers. Now you can too! Meet the people who will pace you to your goal.
4:30: Matt Fitzgerald
Listen to celebrated running journalist Matt Fitzgerald talk about the art and science of marathon pacing.
5:00: Dean Karnazes - Endurance Nutrition
Dean Karnazes, the “Ultra-Marathon Man” (Dean ran 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days!), will speak on the benefits of proper nutrition during training and racing as it relates to protein intake, and how eating right can improve performance and recovery.
SATURDAY, MAY 30*
10:00: The Penguin Plan
Runner’s World columnist and best selling author John “the Penguin” Bingham tells you how to have the time of your life, regardless of the time you finish.
10:30: San Diego Track Club Pace Team
The professionals have pace leaders. Now you can too! Meet the people who will pace you to your goal.
11:00: Ryan Hall, Presented by Nissan
Discover expert training tips from Olympic distance runner and American record holder, Ryan Hall, in an interactive session emceed by Runner’s World columnist, Bart Yasso.
11:30: Coach Greer & Rock Doc
Coach Greer is San Diego’s finest coach. Rock Doc is the most knowledgeable long-distance Medical Director around. Together, this dynamic duo answers all of your questions from training to racing to recovery.
Noon: Gabrielle Reece, Presented by Nutrilite
Join Gabrielle Reece, one of the most accomplished beach volleyball players of all time, as she shares strategies for peak performance during an interactive Q & A session. Learn valuable success tips you can apply to race day and beyond.
12:30: Panel of Experts
Moderated by John “the Penguin” Bingham. Have your questions answered by Olympic Gold Medalist Frank Shorter, Triathlon Legend Michellie Jones, Runner’s World columnist Bart Yasso, and Elite Racing’s Medical Director, Dr. Lewis Maharam.
1:30: Dean Karnazes - Endurance Nutrition
Dean Karnazes, the “Ultra-Marathon Man” (he ran 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days!), will speak on the benefits of proper nutrition during training and racing as it relates to protein intake, and how eating right can improve performance and recovery.
2:30: Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter - How to Reach “Your Performing Edge”
“Your Performing Edge” coach and best-selling author “Dr. JoAnn” gives you her complete mind-body program. Learn the 3P’s - Positive Images, Power Words, Present Focus – to run your best. Dr. JoAnn works with Olympic Gold medalists – now you can learn the winning strategies of champions.
3:00: Rock Doc’s Pre and Post Race Medical Tips
Meet Elite Racing’s Medical Director RunnersWorld.com columnist and learn how to prevent or live with an injury on race day - and what to do after the race for less pain and more gain.
3:30: Training with GPS presented by Garmin
Train intelligently with a reliable training partner. Learn how to take the guessing out of your workouts and be your own coach.
4:15: Running Elvi Fashion Parade
Elvis lives on! Watch the latest Elvis fashion as the Running Elvi strut their race day wear through the Expo.
*Schedule subject to change
