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Jenny Grothe
2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
Published: Sept. 12, 2015, 2:37 p.m. 
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Overall Rating
5/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
This race was by far one of my all-time favorites. I'd heard others talk about what a great race it was, but I had it in my head I had to go out of state to be impressed. This course, your communication, and organization was bar to none. Seriously. I will recommend it to everyone.
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Did you PR?
It wasn't my best half, but it was my 2nd best. ;)
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How would you describe the course?
Perfect. The downhill was welcome, and I loved that you kept the last few miles straight. I hate running corners downtown. Straight and steady.
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Tell us about your training.
Honestly I didn't train much. I've run several half marathons and 5 fulls, so I kind of knew what I was up against. I do lift daily and work cardio in a few times a week, but I didn't follow a running training program this time. I was lucky. I knew I had to have will power over miles.
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What advice would you give future runners?
It's worth the price. Hands down. It may be one of the more expensive races in Utah, but it is well worth it. I still can't get over how well this race was organized. Everything about it. The signage, the volunteers EVERYWHERE, the aid stations, the food at the end, the pizza and soda at the end (WTH? :) ), the free photos and free photo upload, the endless line of tables for free massage at the end... just top notch.
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What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
Before - Waited in line for a bathroom. Heck, at least I got in! :) After - had a few bites of pizza once my tummy settled, enjoyed the cool wet cloth around my neck, and shopped! Loved the photo set-up at the end too with the signage!
PS I traveled from PG!
Hi! I´m from Mexico and I´m looking forward to make this half marathon next year...It will be MY first half marathon, would you recomend me to do it?
How´s the weather? Is it too cold?
I live in a City with a really hot weather. =)