ThE DEaN of Rock `N` Roll

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The Dean of Rock ‘n’ Roll
By Bo b Bab bi t t
O
ur June 2009 Competitor magazine
cover boy, Dean Karnazes, has won
Badwater, run across pretty much every
desert on the planet, completed 50
marathons in 50 days in 50 states and written a
best-selling book called UltraMarathon Man. During
one of our numerous competitorradio.
com interviews with the amazing Mr.
Karnazes, he spoke to us for about
40 minutes in the midst of running
from San Francisco to San Diego to
participate in the Rock ‘n’ Roll San
Diego Marathon. Karnazes obviously
loves marathons, but he also feels that
as long as you’re out there already, why
not add on a few miles and go for a
50K instead. And guess what? The folks from P.F.
Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona (which is coming up
on January 17) are working with the Dean of Rock
‘n’ Roll to give you an opportunity, not only to run a
50K on the marathon course, but to run with your
soon-to-be BFF Dean Karnazes in his very own ultra.
The Dean Karnazes Rock ‘n’ Roll Ultra is limited
to the first 50 folks who register and the cost is $150
if you sign up by January 5, or $175 if there are still
spots available at the expo. There is even an Ultra
Upgrade for $50 that provides even more fun perks.
So how does it work? It’s pretty simple.
The start for the Ultra will be at 6:30 a.m. and it’s
recommended that you have a headlamp for that
first 4.8-mile loop, which you’ll run before the official
marathon start at 7:40 a.m. After you finish your
warm-up lap, you’ll join the marathoners in
start line corral number 1. You’ll have aid
stations for the entire 50K, live bands every
mile, access to a heated area before the
start, access to the VIP area at the finish
line headliner concert, an inaugural Dean
Karnazes Rock ‘n’ Roll Ultra finisher’s
tech-T and a special “I Rocked The Ultra”
finisher’s medal.
If you’re already registered for the
marathon or half marathon, you can upgrade to the
Dean Karnazes Rock ‘n’ Roll Ultra for an additional
$50. Before January 5, just e-mail your first and
last name, the mailing address that you registered
with, and your new predicted finish time to rnraz@
competitorgroup.com. If spaces are still available
after January 5, you can upgrade to the Ultra/50K
at the Expo.
For all of the info on how to run with Dean, go to
rnraz.com.
Elemental Herbs
By K ev in Jacks o n
Elemental Herbs is a confluence
of healthy habits and organically
crafted herbs. Inspired as a
product for athletes by athletes,
this unique blend of organic and
sustainably harvested herbs
show us that there is a connection
between our own bodies and
healing the earth.
Elemental Herbs is a product that outdoor
enthusiast Caroline Duell created to help
juggle the multiple jobs she was carrying,
including massage therapist, farmer and
climbing instructor. With a background in
holistic sports medicine, Duell first developed
the “All Good Goop” from a northern California
herb garden. The five plants that ended up as
part of the All Good Goop were the few that
had survived the harsh western Marin County
photo by patitucciphoto
why not
add on a
few miles
and go
for a 50K
instead?
Healing our bodies and our Earth
winds while thriving on the unforgiving hillsides
of this region. These five essential plants (a.k.a.
Elemental Herbs) were then blended together
to form a healing balm that is strong enough
to fight the cracked hands of climbers and soft
enough for wind-burned lips.
True to their mission statement: “Products
good for people and good for the earth,”
Elemental Herbs is pioneering a revolution in
eco-friendly medications. Elemental Herbs
uses 100 percent certified organic herbs
to ensure they’re not poisoned by harmful
pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers.
Additionally, Elemental Herbs uses 100 percent
pure beeswax that comes from beekeepers
dedicated to sustainable practices. From the
bio-diesel machines that farm the product to
the recycled packaging, shipping and printed
materials, this company actively supports
and participates in green business principals
through their eco-friendly values.
The core of Elemental Herbs’ traction
has been from its sponsored elite athletes,
including Jordan Romero of Big Bear, Calif.,
who is attempting to become the youngest
person ever to climb the seven summits. These
athletes are hand-selected and all must be
activists in order to be supported by Elemental
Herbs. According to Duell, “The goal of the
activist athlete campaign is to get athletes
connected on a higher level and for them to be
ambassadors of a sustainable world.”
The products range from pain-relieving
sprays to organic sunscreen ideal for endurance
and adventure athletes. The products can be
found at more than 400 retail stores including
Mother’s Market, Whole Foods and most local
health food stores and sports stores. They also
offer online ordering at elementalherbs.com.
Kevin Jackson is the owner of The Southern
Terrain, an adventure guiding and altitude
training organization. To learn more about their
global adventures or corporate development
programs, call 858-309-2311 or e-mail info@
thesouthernterrain.com.
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