REVEL Big Cottonwood Presented by Albion

Mary Alice Parker

2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
Published: Sept. 9, 2017, 8:43 p.m.

Overall Rating

5/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

I loved the end when your running and all the people are cheering it is so great. I also like the part in the canyon where you do the S curve. It is just really fun to run.
Did you PR?

I did slower today then on this course last year, but I didn't train as much. I still had the same amount of fun though!
How would you describe the course?

The scenery down the canyon is so beautiful, it makes the race that much easier.
Tell us about your training.

I did the launch team youth group, but I didn't really go to that many practices. Most of my training was with my high school cross country team. I would say that you need to practice downhill running before this race.
What advice would you give future runners?

Pace yourself at the beginning. It is so easy to go to fast and wear yourself out. Also don't worry about getting to the pacers at the very beginning. Make your way up to around the pace you want to do in the first couple miles, not the first half mile nessarily..
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

I'm from cottonwood heights so...