Last weekend was the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon's 25th year here, and entrants who have run in all 25 races have formed a special bond
Denise Carbone has vivid memories of the first Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego in 1998.
Another milestone was recorded by Mira Mesa resident Henry Chan, known in running circles as the “Barefoot Elvis.” Chan earned membership in an exclusive club on Sunday.runner to have participated in 100 Rock ‘n’ Roll marathons around the world. Chan, 62, has run in 98 half-marathons and two full marathons in the Rock ‘n’ Roll franchise. In all races since 2014, he has worn his Elvis costume, including a wig with sideburns, white scarf, lei and often carries an inflatable guitar.
If he spots a hound dog in the crowd, he may take time out to belt out, “Ain’t Nothin’ but a Hound Dog.” He turned “Can’t Help Falling in Love” into a runner’s anthem, re-writing the words and titling it, “Can’t Help Running Rock ‘n’ Roll.” As a triathlete, he ran barefoot to transition from the swim to the bike portion of the race — and liked it. But he ran his first barefoot race by accident in the early ‘90s — he had grabbed two left shoes when he dashed out of his house for an event. He started running almost all races shoeless in 2011.
About 10 years ago, she began coordinating “carb dinners” on the eve of the race. Last Saturday, 20 legacy members, some with their spouses, reunited at Il Sogno Italiano restaurant at 314 Fifth Ave. She says their ages ranged from 58 to late 70s, and they came from across the United States.
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