REVEL Big Cottonwood

Jarica Watts

2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
Published: Sept. 9, 2017, 8:44 p.m.

Overall Rating

4/5 Stars
Describe your race day.

Great race, always well-organized. Loved starting the half from the side of the road rather than the campground (like 2016). HATED the .25-mile run east. Trying to get that many runners to do a U-turn in a single lane of traffic was a congested nightmare. Please rethink for next year.
Did you PR?

Yes. I came in 45 seconds under my goal of 2:00. Pacers were great.
How would you describe the course?

The course is amazing. The last three miles are torture. I could have used an aid station somewhere after Mile 11.5.
Tell us about your training.

I didn't train for distance this year--instead, I got my nutrition in check. It made ALL the difference,
What advice would you give future runners?

Bring hand warmers for the cold canyon prior to the race.
What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

I'm local. I took a nice, loooong nap after!