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  • Brenda Roosa

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 9, 2017, 9:07 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Fun and fast

    3. How would you describe the course?

      Nice a little steep but so much fun for my slow pace

    4. Tell us about your training.

      Of gosh it's been all year, one half, two fills and cottonwood. So fun

    5. What advice would you give future runners?

      Train, get your runs done

    6. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      Met up with my sister and had a great lunch with her and her kiddos for her birthday. Shopped and just had an amazing day

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    1. Brenda Roosa
      Sept. 9, 2017, 9:07 p.m.

      Green River Wyoming

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  • Paul Butler

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 9, 2017, 8:58 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Perfect!

    3. Did you PR?

      No

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Excellent!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      We followed a 12 week plan

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Train for downhills

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      Nice Indian Restaurant and Salt Lake City tour

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    1. Paul Butler
      Sept. 9, 2017, 8:58 p.m.

      Thanks

    2. Paul Butler
      Sept. 9, 2017, 8:58 p.m.

      Awesome

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  • Alex Dubois

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 9, 2017, 8:51 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Great time. I did not see gus or any source of caffeine during the race. That is my only complaint.

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes. 10 minutes.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Downhill.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I run a lot, but did not do speed training.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Train on downhill.

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    1. Alex Dubois
      Sept. 9, 2017, 8:52 p.m.

      Thank you.

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  • Peter Mortenson

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 9, 2017, 8:51 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Great day, great venue and great volunteers. I was on pace for a PR until my calf muscle pulled near mile 20 (ARGH).

    3. Did you PR?

      No

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Much steeper than anticipated. But it was very beautiful. Incredible course and I can't wait to run it again.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I needed a little steeper downhill training. What I did was not similar enough to the grade of many sections of the course.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Wear calf sleeves and bring something to sit on at the start of the marathon. Not much space available.
      Also, hit the port-a-potties earlier than normal, the lines were very long at the start of the race.

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      Nothing. I only traveled from Lehi.

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  • Lindsey McSwain

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 9, 2017, 8:47 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      3/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      My son running across the finish line with me.

    3. Did you PR?

      No.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Miserable the last 8 miles.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Running BCC every flipping Sat...

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Train all uphill.

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      Double dragoned in the honey bucket.

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    1. Lindsey McSwain
      Sept. 9, 2017, 8:47 p.m.

      I wouldn't run this race again. Or recommend it.

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  • Lori Henrie

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 9, 2017, 8:45 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Amazing! This was my first time running the 1/2. Everything was so well planned for and all of your volunteers were awesome! I loved my run through the canyon. Another runner called it spirirual. I agree.

    3. Did you PR?

      I actually did set a pr. I ran a 1/2 last October in California. It took me 3 hours 35 minutes. Today's race was 2 hours 42 minutes. I'm paying for the downhill now but I'm thrilled about my pr.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      It's all downhill. The mountain treess are just starting to change to fall colors. The river running next to the road is soothing. Watching the sun rise.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I've had a busy spring and summer moving to a new home and entertaining my two young boys. My husband and I tag team to get runs in. Sadly I wasn't as prepared as I wanted to be. Perhaps I wouldn't be so sore if I would have trained better.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Idk

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      I traveled from Mona, utah. Although I grew up in cottonwood heights. This race was a bucket list.

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  • Jarica Watts

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

      4/5 Stars

    2. 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.

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes. I came in 45 seconds under my goal of 2:00. Pacers were great.

    4. 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.

    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,

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Bring hand warmers for the cold canyon prior to the race.

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

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

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  • Jessica Murdock

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

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      The race is beautiful and fast, and the weather was great. The course was well defined and organized. My one complaint is that I had to spend way too much time getting around people in the first few miles. I think there needs to be corrals, or people need to line up according to how fast they expect to run. No one that is walking should be at the front of the start line!

    3. Did you PR?

      Yes, I set a PR in the half marathon. I ran it 15 minutes faster than I ever have.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful scenery- forested canyon and roadside creek for the first nine miles of the half, with significant elevation drop.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      This was my fifth half marathon. I am glad that I practiced running with significant elevation gain and drops.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Make sure to bring a jacket, as it is cold while you wait to start. If you are a fast runner, make sure to get to the front of the start line. If you are slower, use etiquette and find a spot in the middle or the back.

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      We came from Idaho, but we have family we visited, and we went to the aquarium, which my 2 1/2 daughter loved.

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  • Mary Alice Parker

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

      5/5 Stars

    2. 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.

    3. 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!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The scenery down the canyon is so beautiful, it makes the race that much easier.

    5. 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.

    6. 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..

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      I'm from cottonwood heights so...

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  • Diane Teece

    2017 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 9, 2017, 8:39 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      It was such a beautiful day and gorgeous course, well organized, great support from volunteers and police, Revel did a great job! Best part -- I finished!!

    3. Did you PR?

      No. I keep getting older and slower (I'm 77).

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful scenery, pretty steep in some parts (S-curve),but generally a great downhill course. I love it!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I didn't train as well as I should have due to some health issues, so I was quite anxious about feeling well enough and strong enough to finish. I hope to be able to do more consistent training and cross-training.
      Hill training (down) is very important!

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      I would advise anyone planning to do this race to train on down-hills. I live here so can't really advise about traveling. Lots of dining choices in local area. Layered clothing is best because it's chilly at the start and pretty warm by finish time. Weather is usually warm, but could have rain.

    7. What fun things did you do in the area before or after the race?

      Nothing special before or after. I live here -- about 1 mile from Ft.Union area.

    Comments

    1. Diane Teece
      Sept. 9, 2017, 8:46 p.m.

      The event was very well organized and Revel thought of everything. Great expo, great transport, great # of porta-potties, great water stations, great police support, great finish area -- all in all, a great event!

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