REVEL Big Cottonwood Presented by Albion

Carissa Barcus

2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
Published: Sept. 10, 2016, 9:06 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

I had some GI trouble early on and would have loved to see more porta cans along the race course. Long lines. Aside from that it was a well organized, beautiful, fast and incredible difficult race. I set a 16 minute PR! Coulda been more had I not had 2 long waits to use the potty.
Did you PR?

Yes! 16 minutes. I did not qualify. I'll be back for that!
How would you describe the course?

Beautiful. Steep grades and a couple brutal climbs, mile 4&18. High elevation and thin air.
Tell us about your training.

I trained in Houston, TX. I ran once a week on the downhill treadmill and regular runs out around town. Really glad I did that downhill running as it felt natural on the course. I should have done more uphill training. I'd vary the treadmill down hill runs with one or two uphill miles in between down miles.
What advice would you give future runners?

Wear a trash bag to start. Train for steep downhills.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

Hung out with my friend!