NOBODY WALKS IN LA – WE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL!
Before iTunes song previews, when one considered buying an album, we bought 45rpm singles featuring a few songs to help us decide. Side A boasted the desired song, flip Side B carried hidden gems!
Before Competitor sports eventertainment, when one considered running a street race, we relied on friends to lure us to the start. Once leaving the starting crowds, we roamed lost in the cement jungle until we miraculously stumbled across a finish line (or is that just me?). Though finishing was an accomplishment, on the flip side, it was boring with no hidden gems.
In 1997, Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathons (RNR) took solitary sports and made them funtastic times with friends followed by a rockin’ after party! Runners or walkers enjoy different music every mile, enthusiastic cheer squads, and join an audience of thousands of music lovers!
Image from Competitor.
I understand, considering a half or full marathon may make you sweat. If one never considered the full distance, could a few miles help persuade you?!
Paul McDonald and Nikki Reed ran Vegas!
Although many of my friends had front row seats to rock the LA ½ marathon, I hadn’t trained and planned to skip it. Though I dig the vibe of the RNR events, it wasn’t enough to make me want to do the smaller version. I’d seen races treating 5Ks like the warm-up band knowing all the cool kids were at the main show. Then, not wanting to be left out, I jumped in last minute for the mini-marathon (“only” 3.5 miles).
Turns out, for Rock ‘n’ Roll events, showing up earns you rock star treatment! The start, course and rocking bands – all the same gig (until halfers go farther). The shirts swag and medal bling were equally cool! For this Halloween run, costumes amused us as bands quickened our pace!
“running” costumes! Love it!
Skeptics argue “Why pay to see live artists when you hear them well enough at home?” I say, “Run alone anytime! RNR events celebrate your efforts racking up miles. Come bond with like-minded fun-seeking people on their best morning run ever!”
waiting for you at the finish line!
This race snippet made me eager for the next street date – San Diego! One day I’ll tour with the band!
This starts my new medal group – my encore running career!
Come with me – let’s hit the road!
haven’t raced as Elvis!
Those running costumes were really sumthin’! Can’t understand how those ladies can run while wearing makeup. My face is raining with sweat, that I can’t even keep my sunscreen on for that long. They’ve got talent! Running while lookin’ good and in fancy runnin’ attire too!
I hear you sf! I used to joke that I needed to partner with Sharpie to make running makeup. Thanks for wandering by!