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  • Larry Mabbitt

    2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 11, 2016, 6:04 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Race was as advertised,next morning felt the effects of running downhill but a good runners feeling, the out and back was the hardest for myself . The expo could use more vendors but other than that everything was perfect, immediate results
      Thanks Run Revel

    3. Did you PR?

      No did not was off about 7 min but the scenery makes up for it.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      It's fast downhill the uphill sections were hard after running down for so long,beautiful scenery down the canyon

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Not enough
      Find some hills that are steep and long repeat repeat repeat

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Dress warm for at the start it was cold due to being there an 1.5 hrs before the start and on top of a huge mountain

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

      Came from Ohio 1st time west of the Mississippi River

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  • Joel Hutchings

    2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 11, 2016, 4:22 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      A little cold in the morning, but when we got started the weather was great. And everyone who help did a great job. Very well done.
      Thank you for a Great time.

    3. Did you PR?

      2 min slower than last year. Do to being gone all of July and not were I was supposed to be.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Great course.. I like running down the canyon at this time of year.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I run 5 days a week after work up to 5 -6 miles and Sunday's is my long run. Crossfit in the morning 5 days a week.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      I wore my Sweet's and stayed warm. And used the bag the bag that u gave us and picked up my Sweet's after the race.

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

      I went to breakfast at the local restaurant right there.

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  • Chrisstine Whall

    2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 11, 2016, 4:19 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Perfect. Volunteers were awesome! Aide stations were well staffed! Loved the straight shot down hill!

    3. Did you PR?

      No.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Great! Scenery beautiful!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Will train better next year ;)

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  • Veronica Covarrubias

    2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 11, 2016, 12:19 a.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Amazing !! I have never been treated so good with gloves,silver blankets volunteers were the best! Very well organized event!

    3. Did you PR?

      No :( I was 8 minutes away from a BQ

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Great downhill with a brutal 19th to 22 miles

    5. What advice would you give future runners?

      Sign up for this race

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    1. Veronica Covarrubias
      Sept. 11, 2016, 12:22 a.m.

      Thank you for an amazing experience

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  • Catherine Maxwell

    2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2016, 11:59 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      The finish line was great with all the different vendors and variety of snacks and drinks. The waiting for the race to start was not that pleasant of an experience. If possible I would suggest heat lamps or a camp fire (since the meeting area was in a campground) or at the very least a hot drink, i.e. coffee, tea, hot chocolate.

    3. Did you PR?

      I did set a PR. I beat my previous time by 9 minutes and that was with doing a run/walk throughout the race. Was only doing the half marathon, not qualifying for the Boston Marathon.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      The scenery was beautiful, elevation didn't bother me, but I'm a Utah native.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I did primarily downhill training, and because I had access to it, ran parts of the course at least once a week which really helped.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Do the drop bag in the morning before the race, it's worth it so you don't spend an hour freezing with nothing to keep you warm. Downhill training will save you for this race.

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

      From Utah, went and ate breakfast at Kneaders just West of the finish line.

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  • David Cannon

    2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2016, 11:29 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      This was my first marathon. It was the culmination of months of preparation. As race day approached, I found myself more excited than I would have guessed. The race lived up to expectations. It was very well-run. It was very satisfying to run & to finish my first marathon.

    3. Did you PR?

      This was my first marathon. So, yes, it was a PR. (But, as my daughter would say, it was also my worst-ever marathon time!)

    4. How would you describe the course?

      This course is one where the majesty and beauty of God's creations are on full display. Breath-taking!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      Six or eight months of training. I followed a program that incorporates "easy" mileage three days per week with a weekly speed run, a weekly tempo run and a weekly long run. Total weekly mileage during training: 40-45 miles per week.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Train at altitude, if possible. Run some miles every week or every other week at a downhill 4 or 5 percent grade. Make a training plan and stick with it.

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

      I visited Temple Square. Two of my sons and one of my nephews and I visited Gilgal Garden and the Joseph Smith Memorial Building (where we watched some "Meet the Mormons" movie segments in the theater.

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  • Jenn Diederich

    2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Half Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2016, 11:26 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      4/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      The colors changing

    3. Did you PR?

      No

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Easy

    5. What advice would you give future runners?

      Don't read the signs on the side of the road stating that 99% of the people in this world "can't" do what you're doing. Yes. Most can. Most won't. Inspire someone. Don't tell them about that horribly thought up sign.

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    1. Jenn Diederich
      Sept. 10, 2016, 11:28 p.m.

      Seriously. That sign! Who thought up that sign and statistic? Made up and horrible. It was mentioned by a few of us. Look, you're race is positive. Leave it that way. Avoid making stupid signs that put others down AND give wrong info. The word "can't" is powerful. Don't assume stupid things like that

    2. Jenn Diederich
      Sept. 10, 2016, 11:29 p.m.

      See comment above. 99% positive

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  • Joyce Ashcroft

    2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2016, 11:17 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      It was a perfect race, weather, energy, and so well organized along with friendly volunteers! Loved it!
      usually run with family and friends but ran alone this year. I did meet and hung out with some new great people on the bus and before the race.

    3. Did you PR?

      I did not PR but I was not as well trained for it! I missed my PR by about 6 minutes! I did qualify for Boston by almost 40 minutes!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful and very fun! Did not love the out and back but then we do get spoiled in the canyon. I did love the three miles to the finish!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I started biking a lot this year so did not get in as many running miles as I usually do. I did get some 40 mile weeks in thiugh before. I also do a fair amount of hill training both up and down!

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      Felt like some weight training would have been helpful to get through the last 8 miles! My quads were mush at the finish!

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

      Pretty much spent it with family in Farmington! Did go to the Expo and ate at Rumbies along with 100 other runners!

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  • Bruce Brown

    2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2016, 11:09 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      I felt I did everything right except the pacing. Big mistake. In any event, the setting is truly stunning. The people are enthusiastic. When I hit the wall at the end, the spectators were very encouraging.

    3. Did you PR?

      I set a PR for the half marathon, unfortunately I was racing the full marathon. At the half I was on pace for a 3:15, I finished at 3:45. Probably, if I had been more restrained in the beginning I could have qualified for Boston with a respectable 3:25.

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Beautiful and steep. The first mile is as steep as any part of the course. It is hard to run an ordinary pace without feeling like you are putting on the breaks. The first 19 miles were generally downhill and in the shade. At that point the course goes uphill in the full sun. A rude awakening.

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I trained on hills but they were not steep enough to prepare me for this.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      It is really cold at the start of the race. Bring plenty of layers and the space blanket they give you. Before you start take off the layers and put them in your race bag. (they are very efficient getting your bag after the race). This course is faster in theory than reality. Using previous races, my training times and an online calculator at findmymarathon.com, I estimated I could run this course in 3:15, in reality, 3:25 was probably the pace I should have targeted. Obviously, this is a fast course, just not that fast. The hills are too steep to take full advantage of. Crystal Inn was nice place to stay, it is only 1 mile from finis-/ so I walked back after the race.

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

      After the race, I got a massage at Massage Envy, and it helped with the soreness.

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  • Elizabeth Ashton

    2016 REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
    Published: Sept. 10, 2016, 11:09 p.m.
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    1. Overall Rating

      5/5 Stars

    2. Describe your race day.

      Amazing from start to finish! From waterfalls to autumn color, this is by far one of my most favorite!

    3. Did you PR?

      No PR but definitely a unique run!

    4. How would you describe the course?

      Breathtaking views, awesome course support!

    5. Tell us about your training.

      I jot injured about halfway through training. I'm grateful for past marathon experiences that gave me the "grit" to run this marathon and finish. My calves and quads are definitely sore from all the downhill but that's to be expected.

    6. What advice would you give future runners?

      If you are questioning doing a marathon, this one would be a great one to get an awesome experience. Beware that it can be super cold at start time. It was 29 degrees and there was no heaters or fire pits.

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

      Explores Little Cottonwood Canyon!

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    1. Elizabeth Ashton
      Sept. 10, 2016, 11:10 p.m.

      Just do it!

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