REVEL Big Cottonwood Presented by Albion

John Kortman

2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
Published: Sept. 11, 2016, 9:34 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

The canyon was absolutely beautiful. Running with Jon Moss and Elsha.
Did you PR?

Yes, by 14 minutes and 42 seconds. I did qualify for Boston.
How would you describe the course?

Beautiful course. Tough if not used to running downhill.
Tell us about your training.

I had a small injury in my arch 8 weeks before the race that had miss 2 weeks of running. Before then, was running 80 plus miles a week with a 2 hour bike ride. Got back up to 70 miles 2 weeks before the race. Did 1 run a week on a treadmill with a decline function.
What advice would you give future runners?

Practice running downhill. Also use cycling to build quad strength.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

From Indianapolis. Went to Utah football game and Snowbird Oktoberfest.