Congratulations to all who reached their goal of finishing Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle and to all the volunteers who helped them along the way
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Under ideal conditions on Saturday morning more than 27,000 runners from all 50 states and 23 countries ran from Tukwila to Seattle for the second annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society. Here are a handful of photos at the finish line.
Photos by Ollie Neglerio
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The Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle has officially started and every one is off and running. Here are the first shots of this mornings race with the elite’s leading the race.
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Jynocel Basweti breaks the tape in 2:18:19. Click on the image for more photos of today's races!
Leatherby takes men’s half marathon, Ozaki claims women’s crown.
SEATTLE – Under ideal conditions on Saturday morning more than 27,000 runners from all 50 states and 23 countries ran from Tukwila to Seattle for the second annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society.
With a fully-loaded elite field running the half marathon, it was Jynocel Basweti of Kenya who broke away from the lead pack at the 35K mark in the marathon to claim victory in 2 hours, 18 minutes and 19 seconds. Basweti, who finished fourth here last year, claimed his fourth marathon in 2010 on Saturday. He has been training in New Mexico with the AmeriKenyan Running Club and is coached by 2000 U.S. Olympic triathlete Ryan Bolton.
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We want to know your unique reason for taking on the rewarding challenge of a half marathon or marathon!
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Whether this is your first race or your 50th, race day manners are a must! Although running is considered an individual sport, you must be aware of those around you. To ensure race safety, be considerate of other runners and walkers.
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Both the marathon and ½ marathon start together at Gateway Corporate Center and run the same course for over 9 miles, culminating in an exciting side-by-side downtown finish outside Qwest Field. Keep your eyes and ears open as you run past some beautiful Seattle sites and hear the talents of local musicians on the entertainment stages.
Clothing Donations will be accepted at the start of the race for those who have re-usable items they would like to donate. Donations will benefit Northwest Center, serving children and adults with disabilities since 1965. Learn more about their programs at www.nwcenter.org Tax deductible too! Get your tax receipt or more information on donating online at www.bigbluetruck.org.
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Introducing a one-piece music player that’s ready for the treadmill, trail, or gym. The Sony® W Series music player is designed to stay out of the way while you work out. With true-to-life sound and deep bass, it has a water-resistant seal to keep the sweat out.
To learn more, visit www.sony.com/audio
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Special offer for all Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle participants! Stop by your local Sports Authority for everything you need for the big race and save $25!
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Seattle, WA – On Saturday, June 26th, more than 27,000 participants will run from Tukwila to Seattle in the 2010 Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society. Along the way, they’ll make a positive impact on their health, their friends and family, and raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity.
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Arrowhead® Brand 100% Mountain Spring Water is proud to be the Official Bottled Water of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.
Having supported various running events from 5Ks to marathons for the past 30 years, Arrowhead knows the importance of keeping runners hydrated, and is excited to do its part along Seattle’s 13.1 and 26.2-mile course.
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Warning: This stride cannot be copied. Photo: PhotoRun.net
Research by Stephen McGregor, PhD, is showing that the worst way to improve your running stride is to consciously try.
Interview by: Matt Fitzgerald
Until recently we knew very little about the difference between skillful and unskillful running, which is essentially the difference between economical (energy efficient) and uneconomical running. All we really had were crude descriptions of “good form” captured by cameras, joint angle measurements, and so forth.
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If you want to run your best, you’ve got to do a variety of workouts. Here’s how.
There are eight basic types of runs that are practiced by runners of all levels everywhere. These formats evolved through a global trial-and-error process over many decades. They survived because they work. If you want to get the most out of the time you devote to training, you will need to learn and practice them too. You can add all kinds of wrinkles to these formats (for example by combining two of them within a single session), but even in their most basic form these workouts will take you far.
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Written by: Steve DeKoker
Brooks Sports Marketing Coordinator and elite road racer Steve DeKoker gives his tips for what you need to run your upcoming marathon in comfort and style!
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Spring is Here! Celebrate all there is to do in Washington.
Rediscover the meaning of ‘fresh’ at local farms and restaurants, buckle up and take a drive down scenic byways, blaze a new hiking trail, soak up the scents at an upcoming flower show, or escape to the tranquility of the coastal islands. Experience Washington.
