REVEL Big Cottonwood

Emma Bradshaw

2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 2:45 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

This race was DEFINITELY catered to the needs of the runners. The staff and volunteers were not only helpful, they were happy and very observant. They asked questions and made sure that everything was taken care of before letting anyone head back out (and not in an annoying way.) The location was absolutely jaw droppingly beautiful. I would recommend this marathon to anyone and everyone!
Did you PR?

I got my PR by only a couple of minutes, because I hadn't trained for the race, and I got sick part way through. No Boston for me. Yet.
How would you describe the course?

The scenery was amazing. Elevation I didn't think was too terrible, but my lungs are pretty weazy. My hands also ballooned up pretty good. Overall I thought the course was great, aside from the few uphill parts that tested not only my physical strength, but also my mental.
Tell us about your training.

I ran a marathon a couple of months ago, and thought my stamina would be carried over petty well. It was not. I would always recommend to set a plan and stick with it. I use an app on my phone (Nike run) that reminds me at whatever time I set it for that I have a run that day. I would encourage people doing this race to work hills. Up and down. The course is mostly downhill, but the up hills come at you hard.
What advice would you give future runners?

The starting line is cold, but the rest of the race was beautiful.