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Marie Henry
2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 5:36 a.m. 
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Overall Rating
5/5 Stars
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Describe your race day.
This was my first time doing this race and I loved it! From bib pick up to the day of the race. It was a perfect experience. The race route was breathtaking! I would tell anyone to do this race! The view was like nothing I've seen before.
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Did you PR?
Unfortunately, I did not PR. I thought I would because of the terrain, but I didn't train for downhill runs. I'll do better next time.
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How would you describe the course?
The course was perfect! The volunteers were phenomenal! I actually liked the fact that there were no spectators while on the mountain and just the runners. Again, I couldn't ask for a more beautiful view for running!
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Tell us about your training.
I should have practiced downhill training more and done more strength training exercises! I will work on that next time. By mile 9 my legs gave out on me and all I could do was walk. :o (
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What advice would you give future runners?
Stay close to the finish line! That made my experience better. Prepare to dress for a cold start but a hot finish! LOL Layer up! Revel did a great job by providing the warming blanket.
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What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?
We got into SLC two days before the race. So we did a lot of sight seeing of downtown. I traveled from MD to do the race and this was a great opportunity to travel to Utah AND run! It was my "runcation"! And I would do this race and the Revel series again! Well organized! Revel ROCKS!!!!
This was an overall great experience! I can't wait to do it again. I love that the series is available in several states, since I'm attempting to do a half in all 50 states. Thanks for a great experience! If I could give this race TEN stars, I would!
Great race!