REVEL Big Cottonwood

Ron Nielson

2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 2:37 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

Eventful!! It was my first marathon and I finished and lived to tell about it!! Did spend thirty minutes in the first aid tent, but that only added to the story.
Did you PR?

Yes, I did but it was my first full so that was a given. I ran a 3:55 and I needed a 3:30 to qualify for Boston.
How would you describe the course?

Down!!! I had done some down hill but now I know it was not enough. Cramps started at mile 10 and required my managing them to the finish line.
Tell us about your training.

I ran 30 to 35 miles a week with a long run ever other week. Long run started at 12 miles and increased to 19 two weeks ago.
What advice would you give future runners?

If possible, come run the course often in training. Not sure what can prepare you for this course better than this course.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

Hung out with family. Girls took a painting class in Murray. Taveled from Monticello, Utah