REVEL Big Cottonwood Presented by Albion

Julie Howard

2015 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
Published: Sept. 13, 2015, 6:45 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

This race was amazing in so many ways. I felt like I was flying. It was my first half marathon, and I had several PR's including fastest mile, fastest 5k, fastest 10k, and longest distance! Great race support. Friendly to slower runners like myself. Awesome medal!! I loved the signs letting you know a photographer was coming up! I will be back next year!
Did you PR?

I had my fastest mile by over a minute, my fastest 5k by over 3 minutes, and my fastest 10k by over 7 minutes. It was my first half marathon, so finishing the distance was a PR in and of itself.
How would you describe the course?

Course was beautiful, breathtaking. I enjoyed the downhill nature of the course. The last 3 miles were tough, because the temp was hot, and the sun was out, and we were out of the canyon.
Tell us about your training.

I did all of my training on a treadmill. I used the decline function, and I feel that served me well.
What advice would you give future runners?

Make sure you train for downhill. Enjoy it! Bring the Mylar blanket and gloves given in your packet. You'll need them before the race.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

I came in from Wisconsin. Didn't have time for sightseeing, though. Next year I hope to bring my husband and do a little sightseeing.