Rock 'n Roll Marathon
Yesterday, over 37,000 people joined to compete in the Phoenix Rock 'n Roll marathon or half marathon. Okay, it wasn't exactly split, either - about 27,000 ran the 1/2 (CVB staffers included 
). It was better weather than you could ask for - starting was mid-50s, finishing in the high 60s, low 70s depending on the speed. An absolutely beautiful day.
A few fun tidbits:
One couple got engaged at the finish line - after crossing the line together, he got down on one knee and proposed. He ran the whole way with the ring in his pocket.
Another guy stood on the sidelines with a sign that said, "so-and-so, will you marry me?" Maybe he should have at least done the half-marathon with his new bride?
Are marriage proposals a big part of marathons? hm.
Many a runner were seen in Cardinals jerseys - the first one to cross the finish line got a free season ticket for next year! I think the excitement of the game motivated everyone to finish early to get home and watch the game. All the extra cheering must have helped the Cards as well!
Anyway, if you were a runner or want to snoop out somebody's time, check the link below and search by name or bib number! Then register for 2010!
Barrett-Jackson snippet
The Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction is in town January 11-18, so there's still time for tickets! While looking at all the old cars in the lot is certainly a good time, watching the actual auction really can't be beat. They offer shuttles in the parking lot, and there are signs all over the 101 to show you where to park. Don't miss that fancy Thunderbird, either!
Barrett-Jackson Thank you sign
It's going to be 75 degrees this weekend, too, so you may want to leave the sweater at home. Nothing better than being in the warm weather with the mountains all around, looking at the stellar paint job of that '53 Corvette. What a life. The only thing that could make the experience better is getting there in one of these...
Classic bus
Now if only they would auction THAT off...
There's always next year.
Welcome to The Hot Sheet
Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the USA. Phoenix is widely considered one of the most desirable places to live. But what defines desireability of living? It's the environment, the weather, the culture, and most influentially, WHAT THERE IS TO DO.
The Phoenix area is full of nooks and crannies that locals call their own, places we wish we could show everyone to give them a chance for their own experience. And now, we are. This blog, The Hot Sheet (affectionately), is throwing the doors open on all the great things happening in Phoenix, for locals looking for something fresh and travelers wondering how to get to the soul of Phoenix. There is a lot, and we have mountains to cover (literally), so check back often and find your Phoenix.
Oh, and yeah - we're a qualified resource. This blog is written by the Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau. Sounds important, doesn't it? We are. Since 1967 we've been the "Official Travel Resource for Greater Phoenix." That means we're the experts in what to do here, and hey, we live it. But we need your help too. Have a favorite spot you'd like us to visit? Know of a great event going on? Have a photo you'd like to submit? Please send to: blogger@visitphoenix.com. We know you have the inside scoop, too.
Look forward to showing you what's hot in Phoenix...
