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New Orleans: Health & Fitness Expo

Health & Fitness Expo

For two days, over 60 exhibitors will offer free samples, showcase the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health & nutritional information and much more. Pick up some last-minute race essentials before race day and be sure to visit the Brooks Official Merchandise Store. All runners must visit the expo to pick up their race number, swag bag and t-shirt.

  • Dates: Friday, March 2 and Saturday March, 3
  • Location: New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Halls GH
  • Expo Hours: Friday : 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm; Saturday : 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Free Admission: Open to the public
  • For parking and directions information, please visit the Convention Center’s website.
  • Clinic Schedule -The Stage will play hose to some of running’s biggest name.  Plan your expo visit around these exciting clinics!

 

FRIDAY GUEST SPEAKERS

Expo Hours: Friday, 12pm – 7pm | Saturday, 9am – 5pm

1pm           THE PENGUIN PLAN

Inspiration from Competitor Magazine columnist and best-selling author John “the Penguin” Bingham

2pm           FRANK SHORTER

One on one with running legend and gold medalist Olympian Frank Shorter

3pm           ROD DIXON

One on one from New Zealand Olympian and NYC Marathon winner Rod Dixon

4pm           LOUISIANA LEGENDS      

Learn about Louisiana’s past and present running culture, from your local Louisiana legends

5pm           ROCK THE GLOBE WITH ANN WESSLING

Meet Ann, the globe-trotting travel chick, and discover why Lisbon should be your next destination.  A free trip for two to Rock ‘n’ Roll Portugal will be given out at this worldly Clinic (must be present to win)

6pm           LIVING OUTSIDE THE LINES

Join New Orleans Regional Transit Authority for a look at running safely with public transportation

 

SATURDAY GUEST SPEAKERS

Expo Hours: Saturday, 9am – 5pm

10am       FRANK SHORTER

One on one with running legend and gold medalist Olympian Frank Shorter

11am        THE PENGUIN PLAN

Inspiration from Competitor Magazine columnist and best-selling author John “the Penguin” Bingham

12pm        LOUISIANA LEGENDS      

Learn about Louisiana’s past and present running culture, from your local Louisiana legends

1pm          SPORTS MEDICINE PANEL OF EXPERTS 

Join Medical Director P.Z. Pearce, M.D. and his local team of experts to learn about the most common running injuries and how to prevent them.  Doctors will be available to answer questions to get you ready to rock your run

2pm           ROCK THE GLOBE WITH ANN WESSLING

Meet Ann, the globe-trotting travel chick, and discover why Lisbon should be your next destination.  A free trip for two to Rock ‘n’ Roll Portugal will be given out at this worldly Clinic (must be present to win)

3pm           PANEL OF EXPERTS

Learn how to prepare yourself for race day from running legends Frank Shorter and Rod Dixon

4pm           LIVING OUTSIDE THE LINES

Join New Orleans Regional Transit Authority for a look at running safely with public transportation

 

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SCHEDULE OF RACES

Race Date: Spring 2013
Marathon - Time TBD
Half Marathon - Time TBD
2-Person Relay - Time TBD

* The Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Wheelchair start times are for racing wheelchairs ONLY. Participants racing in everyday wheelchairs will start at the regular start times and be assigned corrals based on their projected finish times. NO hand-cycles will be allowed.

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First-timer or Boston-bound, the marathon and half marathon courses are flat, fast and fun. Live bands, cheer squads and themed water stations add inspiration to every mile.

HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO

 Expo Date/Time TBD
Location: New Orleans Morial Convention Center
Times: TBD
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