Posted: August 31, 2005

Athletics: P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & Marathon Partners with Multisports Camp in January

Elite Triathletes On Hand to Offer Training Expertise

San Diego, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2005) -- Runners and triathletes of all levels are invited to learn from some of the best in the field at the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Multisports Experience, presented by Triathlete Magazine that will be held in conjunction with the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & Marathon. Set for Jan. 12-14, 2006, the camp will culminate with participation in the third annual rock 'n' roll road race scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 15.

The Multisports Camp is a pre-race program geared to all levels of triathletes and runners, whether they are preparing for a spring event or just want to learn more about cross training and triathlons. Ironman Triathlon World Champions Paula Newby-Fraser, Peter Reid, Heather Fuhr, Michellie Jones, and expert coaches Paul Huddle and Roch Frey, will be in Arizona to share their knowledge and expertise.

The camp is designed as a pre-race taper camp. There will be light workouts and lectures featuring topics including heart rate training, planning a training schedule, pre and race day nutrition, and mental preparation.

Paula Newby-Fraser, an 8-time Ironman Champion that has been recognized as the "greatest all-around female athlete in the world," has agreed to pace the 3:40 time in the marathon, a popular woman's Boston-qualifying time. Anyone registered for the marathon, assuming they can keep the pace, will have an opportunity to run with Paula. Other top triathletes, to be named at a later date, will be leading pace groups in the marathon and half marathon.

Camp enrollment is $395 including entry into the marathon or $375 with entry in the half marathon.

P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Multisports Experience, Jan. 12-14, 2006

Program Includes:
All training sessions
Lectures
Entry into the 2006 P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon or 1/2 Marathon
Special breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 14th
Ticket and special seating at the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona headliner concert, Sunday, Jan. 15
Early morning entry to the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, Jan. 13, for quick efficient registration
Exclusive Reunion Tent at the marathon & half marathon finish line
Detailed 'Final 2-Week Taper Program' outlining the best way to cut back your workouts to arrive at the start line rested and ready to run.

On Sun., Jan. 15, participants in the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon will be treated to 60 live bands playing at every mile, 40 high school cheerleading squads providing extra motivation along the route, and a finish line festival at ASU. An evening concert at Tempe Town Lake caps the day.

For information about the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Multisports Experience visit www.multisports.com. To register for the marathon or half marathon visit www.rnraz.com or contact P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona at 800.311.1255.

 -- Detailed Camp Schedule Follows --
P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Multisports Experience, Jan. 12-14, 2006

 Schedule of Events (Tentavive)
 Thursday  12th Jan:
  10.00am   Registration
 11.00am    Welcome and introductions (Hotel)
 11.30am    Lecture :Heart rate training/ Schedule
 12.30pm    Light Snack
 3.30pm     Lecture: Cross training
 4.30pm     Easy 30 min Jog
 Friday  13th  Jan:
 7.00am     Swim-drill progression (ASU)
 9.30am     Early Registration / Expo
 3.30pm     Lecture :Race nutrition
 4.30pm     30-40 min run (with a few accelerations)
 Saturday  14th Jan:
 7.30am     20-30 minute jog
 8.00am     Camp breakfast
 9.00am     Lecture :Mental Preparation
 10.00am    Final Q & A with panel
            
 Sunday     15th Jan
 10.30am    Multisports.com Reunion Tent at Finish
 5.30pm     VIP seating & snacks at Headliner Concert

The cost of the program:*

$395 for camp, includes race entry to Marathon
$375 for camp, includes race entry to Half Marathon