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Marylynn Paul
2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
Published: Sept. 12, 2016, 12:59 p.m. 
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Overall Rating
5/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
Bus loading was easy and organized, plenty of parking was available, Start line was a little crowded but fine, once I got my bearings, The announcer was trying to help us, Loved the music but sad it stopped before the race started. The race was gorgeous, it was fun to look at the beautiful trees, colors, river and small water falls, The course was steep, but I was prepared for it. The out and back was long, but doable, and the finish line was very well organized with lots of good choices for food, pictures, music, water, and cool sports towels. I loved the official result cards. The only negative for me on the course was I wasn't prepared for how cold it would be. My arms and hands went numb, luckily someone leant me their arm sleeve and that helped me warm up a lot.
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Did you PR?
Yes I did
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How would you describe the course?
Course was steep, but doable. I liked that the real tough uphill was at mile 3-4 -- it was hard, but manageable. The out and back was challenging. I loved the last two miles of the race, nice steep downhill.
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Tell us about your training.
I use Run faster, Run Less training. I also train on Mount Charleston course which prepared my legs for the downhill. I also run quite a few uphill courses which strengthens my uphill running.
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What advice would you give future runners?
Use Run faster Run Less, and al run on down hill and up hill courses.
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What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
Pedicures, out to dinner, visit with family
Great Race, Great Organization