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MARCH 12, 2016MARATHON | ½ MARATHON | 5K

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Welcome to the one race you won’t want to end. A race so rock ‘n’ roll, the mile

markers are rock bands. Because what’s the point of running if you just want it to

end? Here, you might not break the tape, but the podium isn’t the point. Life is a

journey and running should be a celebration.

#rnrdc | @runrocknroll

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Contents

6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8 COURSE MAP

12 START LINE MAP

14 FINISH LINE MAP

16 SPECTATOR TIPS

18 TOYOTA ROCK 'N ' ROLL CONCERT SERIES

20 RACE DAY CHECKLIST

22 RESPECT THE DISTANCE

28 DC RUNNING SPOTS

31 FUNDRAISING GROUPS

32 OFFICIAL SPONSORS

18 HEADLINER:

TOWER OF POWERStay after the race to

rock out!

WRITER: Madora Mak, Erica Wood PHOTOGRAPHERS: Ryan Bethke, MarathonFoto GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT: Nestor Pecache

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Three-time Kona World Champion MIRINDA “RINNY” CARFRAEis no stranger to challenging workouts training 35 hours per week, including running up to 60 miles over six days at the peak of the season. Here, Rinny shares her tips for training and recovery and how she overcomes the mental and physical blocks.

Watch Rinny training videos and learn more about the science of recovering with chocolate milk at

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RUNNING TIPS FOR OPTIMAL TRAINING BY ELITE ATHLETE

MIRINDA “RINNY” CARFRAE

What’s your favorite thing about running?MC: “For me, running is relaxing, especially when you’re really fit. I do a lot of runs in the evening around sunset, which I find therapeutic. It’s time I have for myself, to focus on my own goals and thoughts.”

Any tips for new runners training for their first half or full marathon?MC: “It’s easy to get hung up on your pace and how fast or slow you’re going. I find that focusing on the overall time you spend running rather than the number of miles takes the pressure off of worrying about the distance and pace. Be sure you have a training plan. Mapping it out really helps you focus on the smaller goals to take the necessary steps to condition your body and best prepare for race day. And most of all, be smart about your training and listen to your body.”

How do you break through the mental and physical blocks?MC: “When I’m tired or feeling down run down, I try to think positive thoughts, knowing that all of the training will be worth it and pay off on race day. I find it helps to focus on the little things when you start to hit the wall…breathing, pacing, hydrating and fueling properly. While it’s important to keep your eye on the end goal, be sure to have small check points along the way. Overall, I prefer to know I gave it my best and gave 100%. You’ll notice it becomes second nature to push through the bumps in training.”

Long distance runners lose a lot of sweat and necessary nutrients making recovery crucial to building muscle and staying physically strong. Any tips on how to best recover after a long run? MC: “The 30 minutes right after strenuous exercise is the most crucial time to recover and replenish what you’ve lost. Lowfat chocolate milk is a great and easy option and I’ve been recovering with it for years. You can find it anywhere, from your supermarket or corner store, and it has the right mix of carbohydrates and high quality protein. It’s also got your electrolytes, sodium, potassium; elements you lose when you’re sweating. It’s a great little formula, and wholesome, simple and lowfat.”

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Schedule of Events

HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO

Health & Fitness ExpoThe DC Armory

2001 E Capital St. SE,Washington, DC 20003

Thursday, March 1012:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday, March 1110:00 am – 7:00 pm

Expo admission is FREE & open to the public.

RACE DAY EVENTS

Race Day Saturday, March 12

Marathon & 1/2Start Time

7:30 amStart Line

Constitution Avenue NW at 14 St. Northwest

5KStart Time

7:30 amStart Line

RFK Stadium Lot 3

FINISH LINE FESTIVAL

RFK Stadium Lot 3

Moonshine Society8:30 am – 10:15 am

Awards Ceremony10:45 am– 11:00am

Tower of Power11:00 am – 12:15 pm

Moonshine Society12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

* Subject to change

WASHINGTON DC SET LIST

RACE RESULTS Official race results will be posted online at competitor.com by 7:00 p.m. EST.

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Bruce Broussard President and Chief Executive Officer Humana Inc.

Run, Rock and Roll for a Cause with Humana and Charity MilesWe run for a lot of great reasons – to feel fit and healthy, to clear our minds and to chase our personal best.

And at the upcoming Rock ‘n’ Roll race weekend you can add another reason to that list by running for others!

Race participants can raise money for charity during the weekend events simply by visiting Charity Miles and downloading the FREE Charity Miles app for Android or iPhone – that’s right, it’s completely free and easy to use, too. Once you have downloaded the app, you will be able to select one of more than 25 national charities that are important to you. For every mile you log via the app, Charity Miles will then donate 25 cents to the cause of your choice

Here’s to making a difference and running for even more great reasons to #rockyourhealth

Sincerely,

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Course Map

COURSE NOTES

Porta potties are located at every hydration station

throughout the course.

McMillanReservoir

RockCreekPark

TaftRecreation

Center

KenilworthAquatic Gardens

LincolnPark

Fort Chaplin Park

Fort Stanton Park

MontrosePark

Pope BranchPark

Fort BunkerHill Park

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NormanstonePark

BrentwoodPark

Melvin CHazen Park

BarnardHill Park

DumbartonOaks Park

KaloramaPark

RandallPlayground

Fort Davis Park

Fort MahanPark

Lafayette Park

ColmarManor Park

AnacostiaRiver Park

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Langdon Park

Piney CreekPark

Fort DupontPark

FranklinPark

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SuitlandParkway

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RFKStadium

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CatholicUniversityof America

TrinityCollege

GallaudetUniversity

GeorgetownUniversity

Potomac River

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LangstonGolf Course

Army NavyCountry Club

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WashingtonHosp.Center

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CongressionalCemetery

LincolnMemorialCemetery

GlenwoodCemetery

WoodlawnCemetery

Fort LincolnCemetery

WashingtonNationalCemetery

Cedar Hill Cemetery

Oak HillCemetery

Arlington National Cemetery

FashionCentre

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JeffersonMemorial

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Start Line Map

Constitution Ave NW

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Ronald ReaganBuilding &

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Finish Line Map

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Mile 1 – CVS Pharmacy 2125 E St NW Metro Station: Foggy Bottom (Orange Line & Blue Lines & Silver Line)

Mile 5 – Dumbarton Bridge/Q St NW 23rd and Q St NW Metro Station: Dupont Circle (Red Line)

Mile 6.2 (10k) – Open City Coffee House 2331 Calvert St. NW

Metro Station: Woodley Park-Zoo (Red Line)

Mile 8 – Bison Bend Howard University: 5th & Harvard St, NW Metro Station: Columbia Heights (Yellow & Green Lines)

Mile 9.5 – North Capitol North Capitol Street at R Street, NW Metro Station: New York Ave/Florida Ave/Gallaudet University (Red Line)

Mile – 13.7D St. SE at 3rd St. SEMetro Station: Capitol South Metro

Mile – 14First St. SE at E St. SEMetro Station: Capitol South Metro

Mile – 14.8 M St. SW at S. Capitol St. SWMetro Station: Navy Yard Metro

Mile 22 –Anacostia Park Fairlawn Ave. SE at Pennsylvania Ave SE.Metro Station: Anacostia (Green Line)

Mile 22.1 – Randle Circle Minnesota Avenue, SE Metro Station: Benning Road (Blue Line)

Finish Line: E. Capitol St. at Armory Mall/RFK Stadium Metro Station: Stadium Armory (Orange, Blue & Silver Lines) Watch your loved ones cross the finish line and reunite with them in our Family Reunion Area.

Plan Your Family Reunion: With 25,000 finishers expected, it is important to discuss a post-race reunion plan with your runner before the race. Designated alpha-betical signs will be posted in the Family Reunion area at. Pick a letter and make sure everyone in your party knows to meet at that letter.

Finish Line Festival: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in RFK Stadium Lot 3

TRACK YOUR RUNNER Sign up for the Competitor Wire-less Runner Tracking text messag-ing service at www.competitor-wireless.com for an accurate way to track up to five runners.

Want to see your runner on course? Below are great spots on course that you can catch them!

Start Line 14th St and Constitution Ave NW Metro Station: Federal Triangle or Smithsonian (Orange Line , Blue Line & Silver Line)

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48:00 | DO A SHORT, FAST WORKOUTFor example, run three miles easy, then run 6 x 30-second relaxed sprints.

47:00 | START CARBO-LOADINGBe sure to consume high-carb foods and bever-ages at every meal.

31:00 | GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEPGetting adequate sleep is critical the final days before a big race.

22:00 | DO A SHORT, EASY WORKOUTIt relieves mental and physical tension and keeps the body primed for performance.

21:00-10:00 | KEEP CARBO-LOADINGMaintain your high-carb diet throughout the last day before you race. Choose familiar foods that have always worked well for your body in the past. Now is not the time to experiment.

20:00 | GET YOUR GEAR TOGETHERTake some time to get all of your gear together; create a race gear checklist that you use for every race.

18:00 | PLAN FOR RACE MORNINGMake a concrete plan for race morning that includes a wake-up time and a route to the race venue

3:00 | WAKE UP EARLYSet an early alarm to give your body plenty of time to get up to speed. Try to climb out of bed at least three hours before the start horn blasts.

2:45 | EAT YOUR PRE-RACE MEALIt is important to wake up in plenty of time to consume and digest a high-carb pre-race breakfast three hours before your race start.

2:15 | MAKE SURE YOUR GEAR IS READYGo through your gear checklist one last time. Be sure not to forget the small essentials such as sunscreen and your race number.

0:30 | WARM UP THOROUGHLYStart your warm-up about half an hour before your race start. Begin with easy jogging, then do some dynamic stretches such as walking lunges and arm circles.

—By Matt Fitzgerald

The final two days before a race are very important. Follow this checklist to ensure that you get the most out of the hard training you’ve done.

Race Day Checklist

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The Monuments and the National Mall: Steeped in history and revered by all, the miles sur-rounding the National Mall are a must see for any runner. In a short run, you can see the White House, the Capitol and all the monuments.

Mount Vernon Trail: Located just across the river from down-town Washington, D.C., is a multi-use recreation trail. Nearly 18 miles long and right along the Potomac River, this flat and easy to find trail offers breathtaking views of the river and the D.C. monuments.

Rock Creek Park: Another paved bike path is the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, which runs past Dupont Circle, through the National Zoo, and onward. Much of it is shaded and offers a much needed escape from a mostly urban city. May be a great bet for a Sunday run!

C&O Canal/Capital Crescent: A flat, crushed gravel path that runs for more than 100 miles to the northwest, well into Maryland. Every mile is marked, which is great for getting splits on your runs or deciding when to turn around. Both trails lead straight into the heart of Georgetown, which offers an abundance of dining options!

Capital Crescent Trail: This rail-trail was built upon the abandoned rail bed of the 11-mile Georgetown Branch of the B&O Railroad. The trail is paved from Georgetown to Bethesda (approximately 7 miles), then becomes a temporary gravel trail from Bethesda to Rosemary Hills in west Silver Spring. Four bridges and two tunnels offer trail users gentle gradients and grade-separated roadway crossings. The trail closes at dusk (open to com-muters). To reach the trail, take the DC Circulator’s Dupont Circle to Georgetown and Rosslyn .

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If your sights are set on seeing all the Nation’s Capital has to offer, there is no better way than on foot.

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American Association for Cancer Research Foundation – AACR Runners for Research To prevent and cure cancer by providing financial support for scientific research, education, and communication. Website: aacrfoundation.org Email: [email protected]

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’sTeam in Training Team In Training (TNT) is the flagship fundraising program for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the only endurance sports training program for charity that raises money for blood cancer research. TNT and LLS are changing the landscape of blood cancer, not someday but today, making TNT the perfect way to fundraise. Website: teamintraining.org

Back on My Feet BoMF uses running to help the homeless change the way they see themselves that results in employment and independent living. Website: dc.backonmyfeet.org/ Email: [email protected]  Phone: 571-408-9240

Colon Cancer Challenge FoundationTeam Colon Cancer Challenge Run for Research with Team Colon Cancer Challenge – make your miles count in the fight against colorectal cancer. Website: events.coloncancerchallenge.org Email: [email protected] 

Girls on the Run – DC – Girls on the Run – DC Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using an experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Website: gotrdc.org Email: [email protected] 

Michael J. Fox Foundation – Team Fox Team Fox is the grassroots community fundraising and training program at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research. Website: teamfox.org Email: [email protected] 

Move for Hunger Race Against Hunger! Join Move For Hunger and help us provide meals to families in need across the US. Website: moveforhunger.org/run Email:  [email protected]     

National MS Society – Run MS With Run MS, join a network of runners committed to moving us closer to a world free of multiple sclerosis. Website: RunMSDC.org Email: [email protected] 

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